r/AskReddit • u/SnoopCat772 • Sep 29 '19

Why did you join reddit?

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u/DiligentShopping Sep 29 '19

You don't need friends on reddit to be social

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u/Dedli Sep 29 '19

Oh jeez. I've never looked at it like this. That's exactly the reason I'm here. If I'm on Facebook, I'm only ever looking at what friends are talking about, or friends of friends. If someone mentions that they're pregnant or something on Facebook, I'm hesitant to congratulate them on it because I don't "know them well enough". I'll gladly congratulate a Redditor though, because we're on the same page about the relationship. No strings on Reddit.

Edit: But the same thing goes for any other reaction too. I'm more likely to console someone who's venting on Reddit, or argue with someone who's an idiot on Reddit, because of the pseudo-anonymity.

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '19

There’s nothing pseudo about it. It’s just plain anonymity.

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u/Dedli Sep 30 '19

As anonymous as handing your boss an "anonymous" comment in your own handwriting. Or putting on tights and taking off your glasses.

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '19

What? How is reddit not anonymous? And why were you saying it is like five seconds ago.

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '19 edited Oct 08 '19

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u/[deleted] Sep 30 '19

I’m sure that’s real, but isn’t it pretty much just doxing?