Evening all,

This is a really tough post to write but following my post the other day I think the best course of action is to shut down Sync before the new API changes go live.

To be absolutely clear I really don't want to close Sync. Working on this app has been a labour of love and my life for the past decade but with how things stand I can't see any other way.

It's been an honour and a privilege. Thank you all,

Lj

I make image previews of themes you post in /r/redditsyncthemes! I need your upvotes to bypass rate limiting!

Here's my dog tax. Beep Boop

I know this is trivial, but now when you upvote it actually shows the number go up by one, and i freaking love that. Yes, I am probably overreacting about something so small, but i really like that it now shows your upvote.

The new update looks really good too. Love this app, thanks so much to the devs! You guys rock. Keep it up. Appreciate it.

Afternoon all,

Thanks again for all the positive messages and posts, they mean a lot to me.

I've been given the all clear by Reddit to discuss the proposed changes and how this will impact Sync so here we go!

Upcoming changes

• As of July, Sync will be charged for API access (details here)

• As you've probably seen the API pricing is sky high (and in my case prohibitively high)

• The experience for 3P apps will be incomplete as NSFW content will not be shown (but will continue to be shown in the official app)

• Reddit have updated their data policy to prohibit showing ads so the only way to pay for usage is through subscriptions

Concerns / points to raise:

• We are already in June and the July deadline is rapidly approaching. I've been provided with no documentation to even begin development...

• As API usage would vary greatly by user there would have to be tiered usage plans e.g. 100 calls a day for $4 a month and 300 calls for $8 a month etc

The future of Sync

• Right now I have no idea if I should continue to work on Sync but as a subscription only app or throw in the towel

• A subscription + incomplete experience (NSFW etc) to me just doesn't sound like a good deal for you guys

• We have less than a month to decide what to do...

Sorry if this sounds a little formal but I wanted to get the facts out as clearly as possible while I decide what to do next.

Cheers,

Lj

Morning all,

As the July deadline approaches I've been considering working on Sync for Lemmy.

So I thought I'd start by trying to gauge interest and start a general discussion.

Cheers,

Ljdawson

Morning all, Thanks for all the positive messages and posts, it means a lot.

I've been quiet as I'm waiting for a call from Reddit tonight to discuss pricing and terms. But I should know by the end of the day and I'll update here as soon as I can and I'm able to talk openly.

Cheers,

Lj

Update: awaiting a second call today to iron out a few more details...

Thank you Lawrence for doing what you've been doing for the last 10+ years. Best one-man-show for whom I've had the pleasure of being a patron.

I just wanted to share my appreciation for all of the work you put into Sync. The customizability and enhancements you brought to reddit has set a bar that the official reddit website and app will never reach.

If reddit remains firm on their position and destroys this app, I will move on. From digg, to reddit, to old.reddit, to Sync, there will be a next platform. Where that is can be a discussion for another thread.

Once again, thank you Sync!