Apollo Creator Christian Selig Joins Digg as Advisor
Christian Selig, the developer behind the popular Reddit client Apollo, is joining the relaunched Digg as an advisor. This partnership comes after Reddit's controversial API pricing changes led to Apollo's shutdown.
Digg, recently acquired by its original founder Kevin Rose and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, aims to revitalize the platform. Bringing Selig on board signals a focus on community and user experience.
Selig's Role at Digg
Selig played a key role in raising awareness about Reddit's API pricing, which made running third-party apps like Apollo financially unsustainable. He publicly shared the impact of these changes, highlighting the potential loss of community-driven platforms.
Digg CEO Justin Mezzell stated,
"We're excited to have Selig bring that same craft and community-first thinking to Digg, helping us build something that feels good to use and even better to be a part of."
Digg's Vision for the Future
Digg is working to create a more enjoyable social internet experience. The platform is currently in early access, inviting users to join its "Groundbreakers" program.
Mezzell subtly referenced the Reddit API situation, suggesting Digg is taking a different approach. He hinted at the company's commitment to a more sustainable ecosystem for developers and users.
The addition of Selig reinforces Digg's commitment to building a community-focused platform. This move may attract former Apollo users seeking an alternative to Reddit.
You can read more about the Digg relaunch and early access program here: Digg Early Access.
For background on the Reddit API controversy and Apollo's shutdown, see: Apollo Shutdown.
Learn about the acquisition of Digg by Kevin Rose and Alexis Ohanian: Digg Acquisition.
Selig's Reddit post detailing the API pricing impact can be found here: Selig's Reddit Post.
