with reddits API changes, ill probably no longer be accessing reddit after this month. this sub has been the only source i have for things going in the area, and would like to see about any recommendations to stay informed. without this sub i would know nothing about the special election in august, and i would like to keep informed on future events.
Posted Jun 14, 2023, 3:10 PM UTC
Columbus Underground is pretty good, though kind of repetitive in its content. We unfortunately don’t have that many independent local news sources. Cringe.com is great for concerts but very specific.
If you find the sub helpful, you do have the option to stay on the sub and just access it with 1st party Reddit site/app.
thanks for the suggestion. saddly unless reddit changes their current stance. i dont wish to use it. its not the making 3rd parties pay, though a more reasonable fee would have been nice. its them also choosing to lie and slander over just being honest about why.
89.7 is good for an overview of local news
ill add it on my radio
Matter News
thanks
I’m not trying to argue, I’m legitimately curious. What is your opposition to using the Reddit app? If this sub is your primary source of info, and if you’re willing to go elsewhere anyway, why not switch to the Reddit app?
The reddit app is just very poorly designed and is just objectively a worse product. These alternative apps are so popular that it's causing major parts of reddit to shutdown in protest of it, the app I use (reddit is fun) is superior in every way possible. The official app is just clunky and poorly made. People felt forced to find alternatives because of how bad it is
The way reddit has gone about it is just awful too. It'd be one thing if they made an app that actually works well before doing this, but instead they're forcing it down our throats
thats why im looking for alternatives. with reddits API changes, they fake story about be blackmailed and the lies behind the changes. i wish not to continue using their services if this is the path they wish to follow. im looking to start a RSS fed this week. trying to sure up local stuff (like this post). joined a few discord servers for a few hobbies, and plan to try to give lemmy its due.
Reddit app has zero accommodations for people with disabilities including no way to increase the font size or other accessibility options.
You can increase font size in the settings, at least on the iOS app. You can also reduce animations, and change your mode from light or dark, or auto, what else do you want from the app? If you want to reduce contrast or something, that should be done in your phone’s settings. I guess on the android app you’d just have to increase the font size in your system settings.
I’m not at all defending Reddit’s API changes but to say that you can’t increase font size is just dumb. It’s clearly right there in the settings. And if it’s not then you should be able do it in your system’s settings.
This is helpful to know. Thanks. If anything, I’m hopeful the blackout/protest compels Reddit to address these accessibility issues.