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[–] WaffleFriends 21 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 48 points 2 years 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.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

Bingo. This is ragebait for financial gain.

[–] Grabbels 7 points 2 years ago

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

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