A Theoryofreddit post led me here. I've been a redditor for nearly three years and unlike others I'm not entirely unsatisifed with reddit at all. Many have expressed dismay in the fact that insightful comments get buried while one-sentence karma-grabs end up at the top of every thread. While I'm somewhat unhappy with this as well, I also am not particularly interested in grabbing karma or being a power-user. I can browse for the good comments myself. Regarding content, most voice negative opinion on reddit's default pages. That's fine, but for me it's been about specific subreddits that interest me for at least the last two years of my tenure there. I don't need to browse the front page because I go to subreddits that aggregate the the specific content I want. I don't need to waste my time wading through the imgur posts on the front page (which really aren't as bad as many make them out to be) because I go straight to where I want to. And if a new subject piques my interest I find the subreddit for it and peruse. I think users of reddit should spend some time on focusing their browsing habits. The best part of the site is its sub communities. And no matter the point to which the website matures thoughtful content can thrive in these places. I Checked this place out a little and I'm excited about how the community has a potential to evolve. I'm not aware of a concept that works exactly like this and I think that the elements of twitter and reddit together could potentially make for a great website.
#reddit #newuser #hubski #Rat
I definitely think that some communities have grown better than others. I frequent r/leagueoflegends, and while the average user is not in tune to how I play or view the game it does a wonderful job of aggregating league content. After all, thats the job of the thing in the first place. I also really don't mind silly content (r/birdswitharms anyone? best sub ever).
me too, however, I have never bothered to stick with one account on reddit for too long, which makes it difficult to customise. I downloaded RES, but it was horrible. maybe it got better, i dont know, i never went back. but honestly, i'm a bit over it. I have a science degree, and the amount of waffle even in the subs puts me off.