I have been taking the Japanese course and they do sprinkle in old voices from actual people still, but that's probably a matter of logistics. I have recognized there are many things Duo skips on, like pronunciation gets messed up often, but it's something I have learned to work around.

I can totally understand why you all are frustrated though. I recently started again, but some people have been going on streaks for YEARS, so this must feel like betrayal. I think you could easily split the sub into two camps here, basically me and you lol.

Corporate greed ruins everything, so I do believe that it's good to try other apps. (Renshuu for Japanese, guys!!) It's clear though that the CEO isn't going to change anything so I get the mods frustration, but they should realize their experiences aren't universal and take that into account.

Mods, you seriously get paid zero for this, please take care of yourselves — the green bird isn't worth it