What is Reddit and how does it work? All information about the social news aggregator

The popular social news aggregator Reddit, the website that calls itself "The Front Page of the Internet", has been around since 2005. As an evolution of traditional forums and a gathering point for a variety of online communities, the company has established one of the most visited websites in the world.

• On Reddit there is an online community, called a subreddit, on pretty much every topic imaginable. Regardless of whether you are interested in a specific video game topic such as Xbox or Playstation or would like to exchange cooking recipes - you can almost always be sure to find what you are looking for on the website.
• Once you have created an account, you can join the subbreddits you want. This will populate your homepage with posts from your favorite subreddits and allow you to scroll through them endlessly, similar to other social media sites.
• The diversity of subject areas and communities is what makes the website so attractive. How you use the app is completely up to you. There are users who use the app exclusively to listen to memes or other media content. It can also be used, for example, as an information tool for learning new hobbies, as you have the opportunity to ask questions directly in the community.

If you havent been to Reddit before, the site and the variety of features can seem overwhelming. The first step to customizing the site to your liking is to create an account.

• Reddit can be used without you having to register. However, this means you lose a lot of the functionality. What makes the site so special is that by joining the subreddits you can create your very own homepage. Without an account, you will also see a lot of content that may not interest you.
• When you register, you will immediately be suggested various Subreddits that might interest you. This ensures that your homepage is filled directly with content based on your interests. The more subreddits you join, the more diverse the content displayed becomes.
• The homepage itself serves as a content feed from all joined subreddits. But you can also look specifically at individual subreddits. This works via the drop-down menu at the top left of the screen. By default you are on the homepage, if you click there you will also see all the other subreddits that have joined.
• Each subreddit usually has its own catalog of rules that states how users should behave and what content is allowed or undesirable.Since the requirements can vary from subreddit to subreddit, it is advisable to read the rules carefully when entering for the first time.
• Once you have arrived in a subreddit, you have the option to filter the displayed posts according to certain criteria. A distinction is made here between Hot, New and Top . Hot content is content that is currently in high demand and is characterized by many views, upvotes and comments. New is content that was recently posted in the subreddit. The top content is the content that has the most upvotes and comments.
• Upvotes and Downvotes are Reddits version of likes and dislikes. When users upvote or downvote a post, you signal to the algorithm whether the content is something users like or not. If there are many upvotes, there is a higher probability that the content will be shown to several users and, depending on the filter, will appear particularly high up in the list.
• The so-called karma points are directly linked to this system. You generate these when other users upvote the posts or comments you create. Likewise, negative reactions to your content influence this value. Karma is predominantly a prestige stat and has little impact on your daily experience.
• Reddit Coins are a digital currency that you buy with real money. You spend the coins on awards and thereby show your appreciation for certain posts or comments. Depending on the value of the award, the winning user receives a portion of the coins and a limited Reddit Premium membership. Reddit Premium is a paid subscription that primarily disables advertising.

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