It’s back up, but it still uses the dark pattern of forcing you to register after you scroll past a few comments, unless you’re using the old interface or an unofficial app.
So many dark patterns on reddit. Like trying to get you to use the app when you're on a tablet or mobile device. Or switching to the new interface when you click on a google search result that points at reddit.
I’m guessing they also purposely broke the back button on mobile browsers so people get fed up and install their app. It’s unfathomable how they got that wrong.
I’ve noticed a lot of links breaking in the “old” ui lately, where clicking on the picture on a post takes you to the subreddit instead of the thread. I don’t know if this is just a bug or the beginning of the end.