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> Obviously, tumblr could have shifted everything NSFW to nsfwtumblr.com

Or just kept using their web page?? I'm pretty sure that I can still access NSFW content in Safari.

I never understood what's the point of website-specific apps - like HN app or Reddit app or even Facebook & Twitter app - except of course some middle manager's quest for promotion.



Apps get access to a lot more data than the browser does.


Indeed, it's profitable for the developers (leeching users' data) but not the users.


Agreed. In my experience, the apps usually have a far worse UI than the websites. Often worse performance, too.


much stronger surveillance of the user, thus better surveillance surplus




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