Reddit is incredibly echo-chamber-y for me, the voting and karma system optimizes for the wrong type of content I feel. I've tried to engage with a few niche-interest subreddits (homebrewing, electronics, musical instruments) over the years and all of them left me generally dissapointed.
My pet theory is that someone who claims reddit is a great place for niche hobbies were never part of an old-school forum with truly passionate and engaging members.
The last 2-3 years this issue just became worse and worse.
Reddit is fantastic for memes though. There are some hilarious subreddits out there. But I rarely engage, just consume.
My pet theory is that someone who claims reddit is a great place for niche hobbies were never part of an old-school forum with truly passionate and engaging members.
The last 2-3 years this issue just became worse and worse.
Reddit is fantastic for memes though. There are some hilarious subreddits out there. But I rarely engage, just consume.