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0 pointsthe_gipsy5y ago0 comments

The constant nagging to "download the app" is worse. Notifications can be left off, for a website or an app - this constant install-app-nagging is unavoidable now.

It absolutely IS possible to add the feature, as opt-in like with app permissions, and e.g. with some user-initiated event like audio already does.

The REAL motivation here is money, forcing users to use the appstore, instead of the web which is an open protocol.

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michaelt5y ago

How is constantly getting nagged to download the app any different to constantly getting nagged to enable notifications?

bioipbiop5y ago

At least on desktop, browsers don’t allow you to be nagged once you’ve decided against receiving notifications.

danielscrubs5y ago

“Download the app” is still visible on Chrome.

Nagging will always be good business, no matter what platform or what shape or form.

edoceo5y ago

And reddits App-nag setting is not a permanent choice. When you disable it that's a localStorage thing only, so if you sign out, clear caches, sign in elsewhere, still nags you.

mark_l_watson5y ago

This is true. I usually remove all cookies and data from my devices every three of four days - it just seems tidy to do so, even though I usually open a private tab for following links. There is the slight annoyance of logging back in to a few web sites and turning off notifications. That is definitely an opportunity cost, since it takes a little time.

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