Apollo (the premier iOS app for Reddit) is also shutting down. It'll make Reddit unusable on mobile, so therefore, why bother with desktop.
Driving away thousands or millions of customers is a curious strategy for preparing for IPO. Or if you prefer, "It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em."
Be the change you want to see in the Lemmy. If there isn't a community for it, make one!