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Reddit users, as have Xitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, etc., have all demonstrated that you can do whatever the fuck you want to them and they'll just keep coming back for more, no matter what.
Even after decades of abuse, you can open up a brand new platform (Threads) and they'll join by the millions.
Its like almost like the sites are drugs and the users are junkies that will do anything for a hit.
I recall recently a post that alluded to the fact that the two industries that call their customers "users" are drug companies, and online services.
There's a real sunk cost fallacy going on when you've been on Reddit for, say, ten years - until you realise that karma, reputation, and awards and stuff are just bollocks.
When I was on Reddit I use to nuke my account completely every 12 months or so, so I cannot relate...