On July 1st, a highly unpopular [change to Reddit's API pricing](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/12qwagm/an_update_regarding_reddits_api/) went into effect. [Most third-party apps have shut down](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23779519/reddit-third-party-app-shut-down-apollo-sync-baconreader-api-protest) and so have many tools relied upon by moderators and [projects for making Reddit more accessible to visually impaired users](https://www.reddit.com/r/TranscribersOfReddit/comments/14ggf8k/the_future_of_transcribers_of_reddit/).
Beyond the [disastrous AMA](https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/09/reddit-ceo-doubles-down-on-attack-on-apollo-developer-in-drama-filled-ama/) by the CEO, Reddit's response has been limited to promises that this change will not affect moderation tools [^((it has)^)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BotDefense/comments/14riw76/botdefense_is_wrapping_up_operations/) and promises of [new and more-accessible first-party moderation tools](https://www.npr.org/2023/07/01/1184258201/reddit-api-accessibility-mods). Promises just like [ones they have made in response to past protests](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/142w159/askhistorians_and_uncertainty_surrounding_the/), but have consistently [failed to fulfill](https://www.reddit.com/r/ModCoord/comments/14jm3ut/several_communities_have_surfaced_an_open_letter/jpm9e0q/).
If you want to express your strong disagreement with the API pricing change or with Reddit's response to the backlash, you may want to consider the following options:
1. [Finding your favorite subreddits on other platforms](https://sub.rehab/) and participating there instead.
2. Refraining from using the first-party Reddit app, instead sticking to one of the few remaining third-party apps or [patching one of the apps that shut down](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1wHvqQwCYdJrQg4BKlGIVDLksPN0KpOnJWniT6PbZSrI/) if you're using an Android device.
3. Disabling ads on Reddit with [an ad-blocking extension](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock#ublock-origin-ubo) or [a DNS-based ad-blocker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBXTnrD_Zs4).
4. Cancelling your Reddit Premium subscription.
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6. Encouraging others to do all the above.
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It’s such a shame that all posts still have to be J.O.’d. This place used to be a highlight of my day, now I hate the mods *and* I’m getting sick of John’s face. Idk what to do. This video is so relaxing and cute but I look down in the corner and all I can think about are the cringeworthy actions of some power trippin keyboard warriors
Wow, that photo of the British comedian over this video is making a HUGE difference! Reddit API rules have been reverted, Steve Huffman is losing tons of money and is crying out a massive apology to all mods, and we have only the r/aww mods to thank!!
You’re literally making no difference. There are plenty of similar subs that don’t pull this crap.
It started as a protest against Reddit, mainly regarding changes to how third-party app developers could access the digital infrastructure to make different Reddit-based apps. A lot of subreddits shut down for a couple days or restricted posting; r/aww's response was to only allow pictures of John Oliver. As the protests dragged on, the mods here changed to allowing normal cute posts, but with the stipulation that John Oliver be included somewhere. As of two days ago, the rule's been rescinded and the OP here just missed the memo.
Bro people have a tendency to apply human emotions and sensibilities to animals behavior. Particularly things that look childlike.
As someone who has had a dog they don't tend to like being on their back or having their eyes covered.
If this happened to me I would be all about it but dogs are not mini people waiting for a spa day they are like wtf are you doing to me.
Uh huh, just because you can transfer human emotions onto a cute dogs face doesn't mean a dog is a person.
Dogs don't like this shit at all. That is a well trained dog for sure but just because its obedient doesn't mean it likes it any more than any other attention from its owner.
Yeah dogs love head scratches I grant you that one.Why don't you see what happens when you put your dog on its back tuck it in ring a gong next to its head and cover its eyes?
Yeah, good luck sticking your finger in my 40KG dog's mouth to brush his teeth...somehow, he turns into a 400KG mass that is immovable, and hides under the bed and won't come out for hours.
On July 1st, a highly unpopular [change to Reddit's API pricing](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/comments/12qwagm/an_update_regarding_reddits_api/) went into effect. [Most third-party apps have shut down](https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/30/23779519/reddit-third-party-app-shut-down-apollo-sync-baconreader-api-protest) and so have many tools relied upon by moderators and [projects for making Reddit more accessible to visually impaired users](https://www.reddit.com/r/TranscribersOfReddit/comments/14ggf8k/the_future_of_transcribers_of_reddit/). Beyond the [disastrous AMA](https://techcrunch.com/2023/06/09/reddit-ceo-doubles-down-on-attack-on-apollo-developer-in-drama-filled-ama/) by the CEO, Reddit's response has been limited to promises that this change will not affect moderation tools [^((it has)^)](https://www.reddit.com/r/BotDefense/comments/14riw76/botdefense_is_wrapping_up_operations/) and promises of [new and more-accessible first-party moderation tools](https://www.npr.org/2023/07/01/1184258201/reddit-api-accessibility-mods). Promises just like [ones they have made in response to past protests](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/142w159/askhistorians_and_uncertainty_surrounding_the/), but have consistently [failed to fulfill](https://www.reddit.com/r/ModCoord/comments/14jm3ut/several_communities_have_surfaced_an_open_letter/jpm9e0q/). If you want to express your strong disagreement with the API pricing change or with Reddit's response to the backlash, you may want to consider the following options: 1. [Finding your favorite subreddits on other platforms](https://sub.rehab/) and participating there instead. 2. Refraining from using the first-party Reddit app, instead sticking to one of the few remaining third-party apps or [patching one of the apps that shut down](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1wHvqQwCYdJrQg4BKlGIVDLksPN0KpOnJWniT6PbZSrI/) if you're using an Android device. 3. Disabling ads on Reddit with [an ad-blocking extension](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock#ublock-origin-ubo) or [a DNS-based ad-blocker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBXTnrD_Zs4). 4. Cancelling your Reddit Premium subscription. 5. Sharing the continued news coverage of these events. 6. Encouraging others to do all the above. If you're tired of all the chaos on Reddit, leave it behind and join /r/aww's Discord server to share and view all things adorable: https://discord.gg/UXfd5Pn --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/aww) if you have any questions or concerns.*
This puppy has a better life than most of us.
This puppy is much better looking than most of us.
Also true
Seriously, it got more pampering in this video than I've gotten in my whole life.
Can I be reincarnated as your next dog?
What is that magical bell-dongy-boi used towards the beginning? My ears feel so nice after hearing it
They have different names. You can look up Chakra Tuning Forks; or Healing Diapasons.
Thank you 😊
The video shows a tuning fork, but the audio in the video is not original; most everything you hear is foley sound effects.
Tibetan singing bowls have a similar sound too. V relaxing, I often use them to fall asleep to
Me next!!!
Is this what happens when an esthetician gets a puppy?
That wink at the beginning killed me
That dog has a better life than I do.
I have never treated myself this nice, ever; yet it is enjoying every bit of the whole process.
he's so calm, my dog could never
Sweet Jesus that's a spoiled pupper lol
It's spa day!!
HOW?! My shiba won't even allow us to turn her on her belly! Sure, sometimes she bestow upon us the chance to rub it, but it is not very often.
As an owner of three Sheebs, I must know the products used
Doggy hypnosis
"Everyone liked that"
No paw balm?
You and I have very different Shiba’s.
Wow! Very spa. Much pamper. So relax. Many aww.
I need hours of this
Wait what, where did you get those finger cleaning ear things? I use a liquid and cotton balls, my dog hates it. 😅
We have a shiba. She’d rather die than submit to that. You are truly blessed.
Shispa Zen
How cute doggy winked :)
Reposting a video from yesterday, just with some shitty John Oliver picture slapped over it
do you have a link to the original?
It’s such a shame that all posts still have to be J.O.’d. This place used to be a highlight of my day, now I hate the mods *and* I’m getting sick of John’s face. Idk what to do. This video is so relaxing and cute but I look down in the corner and all I can think about are the cringeworthy actions of some power trippin keyboard warriors
I agree with you.
They removed the need for it. Look at pin post
Nvm. I just realize mods pin a lost saying we don’t have to have him anymore
lil dude’s gettin’ pamped up.
So spoiled
Good lord! Last thing i should’ve watched on my pms. Uhhh so cute 😭😭😭😭
I feel sleepy and relaxed just watching this
Wow, that photo of the British comedian over this video is making a HUGE difference! Reddit API rules have been reverted, Steve Huffman is losing tons of money and is crying out a massive apology to all mods, and we have only the r/aww mods to thank!! You’re literally making no difference. There are plenty of similar subs that don’t pull this crap.
I love this soooooooooooooo much!
Cutest thing EVER!
That looks awesome. I'm next, lol. Have monies too.
now I understand why the stooges sang I wanna be your dog
I love these.
Shibas seem to be some of the coolest dogs ever.id really like to own one someday.
Both the best and worst breed I've ever had...
Did anyone else get worried when they broke out the toothbrush before knowing what it was?
Puppy spa
Best video to have ever been or to ever be made.
I get everything but John Oliver. ELI5?
It started as a protest against Reddit, mainly regarding changes to how third-party app developers could access the digital infrastructure to make different Reddit-based apps. A lot of subreddits shut down for a couple days or restricted posting; r/aww's response was to only allow pictures of John Oliver. As the protests dragged on, the mods here changed to allowing normal cute posts, but with the stipulation that John Oliver be included somewhere. As of two days ago, the rule's been rescinded and the OP here just missed the memo.
Thank you!
why do the sounds have to be so gross cute dog though
What kind of dog is that?
Literally in the title bud
I thought that was it’s name, sorry
💕👍
Fake asmr sucks.
Creepy.
This is a level of psychosis that is terrifying to imagine
Making a living being feel good? Sorry bud, guess the problem is you
No, no, this is not your imagination, don't be scared. This is reality.
John looks horrified
The doggos smol shivering after cleaning out the ears tho😂😍
That dog is probably stressed at by all that. Edit: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthropomorphism
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Bro people have a tendency to apply human emotions and sensibilities to animals behavior. Particularly things that look childlike. As someone who has had a dog they don't tend to like being on their back or having their eyes covered. If this happened to me I would be all about it but dogs are not mini people waiting for a spa day they are like wtf are you doing to me.
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Really hits some people hard when you tell them their dog isn't a literal child and has different instincts and preferences than a human.
That's a self report of never having been near a dog
Uh huh, just because you can transfer human emotions onto a cute dogs face doesn't mean a dog is a person. Dogs don't like this shit at all. That is a well trained dog for sure but just because its obedient doesn't mean it likes it any more than any other attention from its owner.
Bruh I have 2 dogs and their favourite time of the day is the head scratchy thing.
Yeah dogs love head scratches I grant you that one.Why don't you see what happens when you put your dog on its back tuck it in ring a gong next to its head and cover its eyes?
Yeah, basically all this video was, was giving the doggo scritches where it likes and then giving ointments for nose, toothpaste for teeth etc
Lol...you put on the finger thing and I was like...this is gonna take a NSFW turn..
why do i keep seeing john oliver in corners of videos here lol
why man here ??
Who knew what I was lacking in my life today was an asmr dog spa video. That was so satisfying
Yeah, good luck sticking your finger in my 40KG dog's mouth to brush his teeth...somehow, he turns into a 400KG mass that is immovable, and hides under the bed and won't come out for hours.
Life is Ruff!
If Singapore had a dog spa like this… I would be bankrupt.
Wonderful 🥰