That's a fair comment. I don't think my comment reflects a fully rational decision and I could just use an app and log in. I don't need to have Reddit on my phone, it's entertainment I could take or leave.

However I do have sympathy for people who don't have any interest in becoming engaged users, and just want to see a useful comment thread for some particular info without all the hassle. The web is full of gates, walls and popups, and we don't all want to download the app and create an account for every site.