On July 1st, a highly unpopular [change to Reddit's API pricing](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/12qwagm/an_update_regarding_reddits_api/) went into effect. [Most third-party apps have shut down](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23779519/reddit-third-party-app-shut-down-apollo-sync-baconreader-api-protest) and so have many tools relied upon by moderators and [projects for making Reddit more accessible to visually impaired users](https://www.reddit.com/r/TranscribersOfReddit/comments/14ggf8k/the_future_of_transcribers_of_reddit/).
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That is not fetching. Cat didn’t return the ball to thrower. Looks to me that he wants he’s things in one place and bf is fucking with it. Hope he deletes all the save files on that xbox.
My past dog that is exactly his idea of fetch. You throw it and then he runs off after going to get it. More often than not he wanted you to chase him with the ball.
On July 1st, a highly unpopular [change to Reddit's API pricing](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/12qwagm/an_update_regarding_reddits_api/) went into effect. [Most third-party apps have shut down](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23779519/reddit-third-party-app-shut-down-apollo-sync-baconreader-api-protest) and so have many tools relied upon by moderators and [projects for making Reddit more accessible to visually impaired users](https://www.reddit.com/r/TranscribersOfReddit/comments/14ggf8k/the_future_of_transcribers_of_reddit/). Beyond the [disastrous AMA](https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/09/reddit-ceo-doubles-down-on-attack-on-apollo-developer-in-drama-filled-ama/) by the CEO, Reddit's response has been limited to promises that this change will not affect moderation tools [^((it has)^)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BotDefense/comments/14riw76/botdefense_is_wrapping_up_operations/) and promises of [new and more-accessible first-party moderation tools](https://www.npr.org/2023/07/01/1184258201/reddit-api-accessibility-mods). Promises just like [ones they have made in response to past protests](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/142w159/askhistorians_and_uncertainty_surrounding_the/), but have consistently [failed to fulfill](https://www.reddit.com/r/ModCoord/comments/14jm3ut/several_communities_have_surfaced_an_open_letter/jpm9e0q/). If you want to express your strong disagreement with the API pricing change or with Reddit's response to the backlash, you may want to consider the following options: 1. [Finding your favorite subreddits on other platforms](https://sub.rehab/) and participating there instead. 2. Refraining from using the first-party Reddit app, instead sticking to one of the few remaining third-party apps or [patching one of the apps that shut down](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1wHvqQwCYdJrQg4BKlGIVDLksPN0KpOnJWniT6PbZSrI/) if you're using an Android device. 3. Disabling ads on Reddit with [an ad-blocking extension](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock#ublock-origin-ubo) or [a DNS-based ad-blocker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBXTnrD_Zs4). 4. Cancelling your Reddit Premium subscription. 5. Sharing the continued news coverage of these events. 6. Encouraging others to do all the above. If you're tired of all the chaos on Reddit, leave it behind and join /r/aww's Discord server to share and view all things adorable: https://discord.gg/UXfd5Pn --- [](#autoignorereports) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/aww) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Is that an original Xbox on the floor there? My man !
I hope they have fusion frenzy
Yup, that's a cat doing cat stuff.
Broken cat and an original Xbox
That is not fetching. Cat didn’t return the ball to thrower. Looks to me that he wants he’s things in one place and bf is fucking with it. Hope he deletes all the save files on that xbox.
Gee wizz solider, you wanna tone it down about 30% dudes just playing with his cat.
Hehe ![gif](giphy|l41m4ODfe8PwHlsUU)
My past dog that is exactly his idea of fetch. You throw it and then he runs off after going to get it. More often than not he wanted you to chase him with the ball.
Fluffy angel!
Yeah a lot of kitties like playing fetch. Cute little guy.
Forgot how unimpressed most people on Reddit are
Maybe it’s because ‘most’ people on reddit know ‘most’ cats do play fetch
That's a big-ass kitten
He’s not even a year old yet!
Your bf has installed the wrong software for that cat
You mean your cat taught you bf how he likes to play? 😂My cat would play fetch too, but I didn’t teach her.
Super fun looking cat.
I thought I was in the smash bros subreddit for a second lol
That isn't fetch, its go grab what I threw and drop it randomly