It's a bit of both - reddit exists and is profitable because of user engagement/activity.
Reddit is shutting down primary way many (most?) user prefer to access it.
The symbolism of making communities dark isn't just to hurt Reddit; it's also to forshadow the state of the apparent NewWorld reddit is ushering in.
I doubt that most people using reddit use third party apps. I even doubt many people do.
It's a bit of both - reddit exists and is profitable because of user engagement/activity.
Reddit is shutting down primary way many (most?) user prefer to access it.
The symbolism of making communities dark isn't just to hurt Reddit; it's also to forshadow the state of the apparent NewWorld reddit is ushering in.