Went to browse imgur today in my browser, and this pop-up appears when trying to swipe past the first post. There is no way around it that I can see. Looks like the only way to access content is now via the app.
So I guess in not using it anymore.. (Also, ironic first post).
Lemmy is becoming more like Reddit by the day. You should be happy when an app gets worse or gives you a chance to leave. It allows you to think about why you were using it at all in the first place.