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[–] WaffleFriends@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Wait wait wait Reddit is going r/place right now??? Why on earth would they do that

[–] MerylasFalguard@kbin.social 48 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Probably because it’s historically generated a ton of traffic and they’re trying to fluff up their numbers to hide the aftermath of their mistakes.

[–] cabbagee@sopuli.xyz 16 points 1 year ago

Bingo. This is ragebait for financial gain.

[–] Grabbels@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

100% for traffic/numbers to show investors and advertising companies. Don’t give them the satisfaction, it’s better to stay away.

[–] ji59@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

I heard it was planned for 23. June, but postponed because of the protests