I’m going to be honest: I’m terrified of Reddit.
The website’s design, the subreddits, the redditors who are articulate and well educated on a subject, and the neverending subject lines- they all scare me.
So I decided to first learn about the site from a very safe distance. The distance called Google. And Google brought me here:
It looks so non-threatening right? A good way to become introduced to the site, I think. Colorful, happy images, nice bubbly looking letters.
I think we’re off to a good start.
Now we start our actual journey to Reddit.
Reddit was created by two college kids that wanted to create a space for others to interact, ask questions, and be able to incorporate ideas and conversations. According to Digital Trends, the most important component to using Reddit is to remember to share. Sharing comments, links, videos, and information is what makes Reddit run, so as long as Redditors do that, Reddit will continue to thrive. Not only that, but apparently Reddit has the ability to upvote and to downvote. The more people upvote something, the faster it gets to the front lines for others to see it. In the same sense, the downvotes do the opposite: the more downvotes, the more it will be pushed back.
Now, onto the topic of subreddits, or sub categories created within the Reddit universe. Apparently, these are communities devoted to smaller niches or topics, which range from Minecraft lovers to specific historical events.
These sub reddits will also include its own lingo, such as “OP” (original post), TIL (that I learned), and AMA (ask me anything). Apparently in the AMA, this is quite common during interviews with influential and/or interesting interviews, where redditors can ask anything. That sounds pretty cool to me.
In the same way that Wattpad can show votes and likes, Reddit has a thing called “Karma”, where the number of upvotes can be seen on a redditor’s profile.
In reality, Reddit is used as a place to escape the “exhibitionism” of other social media sites. There won’t be pictures of people working out, having a cheeseburger, or taking a selfie posted on the site--unless it’s for humorous purposes.
Reddit is a community, built for people who are both professional and blue collar. Anyone can join it and it has something for everyone--I know; I’ve checked.
Speaking of having something for everyone… Pinterest is the place to discover everything. From how to tie your shoe to designing your perfect wedding (groom not needed).
Until next time…
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