It isn't just you, and as for why it's because reddit is staffed by morons. There's no point in sugar coating that.
RIF won't be back like Vanced, best to do what I did and put your Lemmy app on that square of your home screen.
this post was submitted on 03 Jul 2023
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What's a good lemmy app? Just joined and I donno how this thing works
I'm using WefWef. It feels best IMO. It's no RIF but it's feeling closer than ever. It installs seamlessly via browser (web app) and just pops into your app drawer. Apparently based off Apollo too. Just click the link and try it. https://wefwef.app/ you can install it from there
I'm using liftoff on android
Same, started with jerboa and it's good but someone suggested liftoff and I'm really digging it. I do like hopping back on jerboa now and then but I think liftoff is what I'll be using.
've enjoyed using Connect so far, feels a bit like RIF
I use Jerboa but there are more every week
Using Connect rn. Seems ok in my experience and might explore others apps on Android too.
My good sir; a SQUARE? I had given Reddit is Fun the entire 4x1 widget that auto-updated every half hour, in dark mode theme no less. That was one of the things I loved most about RiF - the clean, bare-bones and functional widget on my home screen.
But yes, since reading this thread, I put it back on my home screen and now I just read reddit in RiF while logged out. We'll see how long that lasts...
Yes, I am now a lemming in that respect. I did exactly as you said.
Trying out Liftoff too, it does seem nice. Now I have three installed.
Just came here to check the exact same thing. Went onto RiF to see what communities I can look for based on what subs I was subscribed to and it just worked.
Obviously the appeal of going on Reddit is no longer there for me but was briefly confused that I was no longer receiving a 429 error.
Yeah, I made a post about it here yesterday or the day before, I think. I decided to just remove the app from my app tray and replace it with wefwef. There's less content here, obviously, but I'm beginning to think that it's a good thing. I feel more inclined to engage on lemmy, and there's a greater sense of community.
Same thing happened to me as well. It did ask me to log in again with a bit of a weird message. I am on the 'fuck Reddit' opinion so do want to move on as even if it is working now, It is only a matter of time before they force new Reddit on everyone.
What is confusing is how is this happening? RIF has his own servers and I would be sure RIF would point to the RIP servers to access any content. Reddit can't change my app to point to them direct if I understand it correct. I thought maybe RIF programmer sold his app to Reddit but that seems unlikely as Reddit has already stated they are not buying third party apps.
Edit. Really liking Connect for Lemmy. Very similar to RIP IMO.
Reddit incompetence I think. They'll probably block access soon I'm just surprised it's still working too.
I just can not understand how this would even work technically. Without the help of the original RIF programmer that is.
That being said, if Reddit is somehow doing this, it is only for short term so that they do not bleed so many people rapidly. Once all established, they will take it down app by app and eventually Old Reddit on PC continuing with their shitification.
But you can't even log in with RiF so it still doesn't make sense. I guess Reddit are just completely incompetent.
I think it's deliberate. Either they plan to send /u/talklittle a surprise bill, or they want you to see what youre missing and open their app.
Shame, I uninstalled it the 1st 😔