If that also resulted in little or no change in how often you (and everyone) opened reddit each day, then it is a "success" for them. They have your eyeballs for longer, so you likely see more ads.
If only they were trying to maximise enjoyment and not addictiveness. They don't care at all about enjoyment, just like Facebook doesn't care about genuine connection to family and friends, or twitter to useful and constructive discussion that leads to positive social change.
If only they were trying to maximise enjoyment and not addictiveness. They don't care at all about enjoyment, just like Facebook doesn't care about genuine connection to family and friends, or twitter to useful and constructive discussion that leads to positive social change.