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Reddit seeks to launch IPO in March (www.reuters.com)
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[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 84 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Founded in 2005 by web developer Steve Huffman and entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, Reddit became best known for its niche discussion groups and its users voting "up" or "down" on the content posted by other members.

Disgraceful, disgusting, lying scum. Say his name: Aaron Swartz

[–] Aatube@kbin.social 25 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Aaron Swartz actually didn’t found Reddit. He built a similar company that wasn’t gaining traction, and as both of them were under y-comb and Reddit secretly seeded fake accounts, Swartz and y-comb decided to merge into Reddit. Swartz was sort of their first and hardworking employee instead of a co-founder.

[–] IndyRap@lemmy.world 20 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Reddit doesn't exist without him period full stop. His didn't get traction and theirs didn't work.

Not the same thing.

[–] Aatube@kbin.social 9 points 10 months ago

Agreed.