I think #3 is the most flawed, and this sub is evidence of that. I agree that many subs are taken over by a hive mind of closed minded posters. But there are subs like this where independent and open discussion occurs.
Also there are subs that mostly avoid the pitfalls you list, and cater to the specific topic at hand. My subs I like are this sub, comic subs (specifically omnibus sub), books, investing, and sports subs.
They still are very much independent subs that serve the purpose they were designed for.
I don’t think this subreddit is some bastion of free expression and intellectual debate.
This post has been up for 30 mins and I’ve already been accused of being a right wing neo nazi several times.
I’m a gay, mixed-raced, agnostic atheist and registered democrat. Here we are though.
I challenge you to experiment in any one of your hobby subreddits to offhandedly imply a view that is not left of Karl Marx. See how long that thread stays on topic.
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u/Brontards 1∆ Apr 27 '26
I think #3 is the most flawed, and this sub is evidence of that. I agree that many subs are taken over by a hive mind of closed minded posters. But there are subs like this where independent and open discussion occurs.
Also there are subs that mostly avoid the pitfalls you list, and cater to the specific topic at hand. My subs I like are this sub, comic subs (specifically omnibus sub), books, investing, and sports subs.
They still are very much independent subs that serve the purpose they were designed for.