But as the text says, this extortion began 5 days before the API changes were even announced. These criminals don’t give a f*ck about the API and threaten to leak the data of those same users they’re claiming to protect.
I think we should just ignore this, because it’s a distraction for public pressure and will only make Reddit look better - either by delegitimising the protest or by making them look like a victim instead of the perpetrator they are.
You’re right but I still won’t be shedding a tear for them. Even if this hacker is just trying to take advantage of the situation, I’m kind of glad Spez is getting the spanking he deserves. This isn’t the first time Reddit has pissed off it’s user base and this isn’t the first time they have gone to war with 3rd party apps. This time though, it seems to be biting them in the ass and I am happy about that.
But as the text says, this extortion began 5 days before the API changes were even announced. These criminals don’t give a f*ck about the API and threaten to leak the data of those same users they’re claiming to protect.
I think we should just ignore this, because it’s a distraction for public pressure and will only make Reddit look better - either by delegitimising the protest or by making them look like a victim instead of the perpetrator they are.
You’re right but I still won’t be shedding a tear for them. Even if this hacker is just trying to take advantage of the situation, I’m kind of glad Spez is getting the spanking he deserves. This isn’t the first time Reddit has pissed off it’s user base and this isn’t the first time they have gone to war with 3rd party apps. This time though, it seems to be biting them in the ass and I am happy about that.