Apollo is (Not) Dead: How To Revive the Beloved Reddit Client

Oh, and F&ck /u/Spez

JP Brown
7 min readJul 3, 2023
Image courtesy of Christian Selig, creator of Apollo

Reddit, a digital bastion for a seemingly infinite galaxy of interests, has long stood as a platform for vibrant community engagement.

Over the years, it has blossomed into a network teeming with a diverse array of user-generated content that spans humorous anecdotes, thought-provoking discussions, academic discourses, artistic collaborations, and, well… porn.

This sprawling labyrinth of subreddits has etched its mark as a cornerstone of modern internet culture, rightfully earning its moniker as the “front page of the Internet.”

With a user base nearing the hundreds of millions, Reddit’s influence reaches far and wide. The Reddit community has shaped numerous internet phenomena and has even made its presence felt in the financial markets, as evidenced by the meme-stock Gamestop frenzy of early 2021. The platform is a vibrant hub where engaging discussions about historical details come to life, and it’s also where the most creative internet memes are born. This truly showcases the dynamic and expansive nature of the internet.

In the midst of this abundance of shared human wisdom and communication, the ripples of change are spreading. Driven by the ambition of launching an initial public offering (IPO)…

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JP Brown

Entrepreneur/business owner (ElopementBiz.com). Lover of the simple things, always questioning why. Committed to truth, not consistency. Twitter.com/mindofjp