Reddit mods caving the second their status as mods is threatened is an absolute embarrassment. Not only do the prove spez right, they also reenforce the notion that Reddit without 3rd party apps is something they can live with - proving the blackouts were unnecessary and just an emotional reaction. What a joke!
Reddit can and will do whatever Reddit wants, and by “Reddit” I mean the venture capitalist who control the strings and want their ROI.
Redditors and Mods have two choices. Deal with it, or leave. Nothing they do will affect Reddit’s decisions. Most people will deal with it.