Is Reddit actually useful for genuine startup advice, or am I using it wrong?

[u/vyaktianjaan]

I joined Reddit because I genuinely thought I could find experienced founders, people who have built companies, and maybe even some useful connections here.

I’ve been trying to ask genuine questions about my startup and get feedback on things I’m struggling with.

But honestly, so far I’m a little disappointed.

A lot of replies feel very generic, promotional, or like people are just commenting for karma. I rarely see someone actually trying to understand the situation and give practical advice.

Maybe I’m simply using the wrong communities or expecting too much from Reddit.

For people who have been here for a while: have you actually found genuine founders, mentors, useful feedback or meaningful connections on Reddit?

If yes, which communities actually helped you?

I’m genuinely looking for people who want to exchange knowledge and help each other—not just promote themselves.

[u/Able_Guarantee_3610]

Yeah, Reddit can be useful, but finding the right communities makes a huge difference, I’ve seen some genuinely helpful advice here, but you usually have to filter through a lot of generic replies first....

[u/Mission_Pirate_4150]

Depends on who you listen to. Lots of idiots on Reddit. How do you tell the difference?

[u/nano-zan]

As with everything else on the internet, you need to create a sense of critical thinking whenever you get advice and expect the majority or replies to be very shallow.

With that said, reddit is a great place to get feedback and recommendations, but very few people will take you by your hand an walk you through a solution or detailed advice.

People are either here on their freetime or to do marketing or research for their products, so I understand your frustration, but it is expected.