The change is due to new age verification laws in the UK.

Finally it seems the end of Reddit is near.

  • r00ty@kbin.life
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    2 months ago

    Umm. I just tried old.reddit on a “gonewild” subreddit with no login even, and it was fine. Now I’m sure they’ll patch it out. But, seems to be an easy workaround as of right now.

    • blackn1ght@feddit.ukEnglish
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      2 months ago

      I don’t think it’s been fully rolled out to everyone yet, as they don’t have to start enforcing it until a later date.

      • r00ty@kbin.life
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        2 months ago

        Yeah I wonder if they’re A/B testing on some accounts and old.reddit is generally the last to feel changes.

        • blackn1ght@feddit.ukEnglish
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          2 months ago

          Yeah I think that’s what they’ll be doing, seeing what the impact is to usage and also iron out any kinks before it gets rolled out to everyone.

    • NostraDavid@programming.devEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Pretty sure .compact also still works.

      Slap .compact after a URL and you’ll see a mobile version of reddit from like 2006.

      edit: THEY REMOVED IT! D: RIP .compact - I’ve visited you about 5 times, ever.