Its completely overrun by literal shills, bots, propagandists, advertising and astroturfing. It doesn't matter what you're into. If the sub is even a little bit popular there is going to be some kind of manipulation happening.
Its absolutely pointless. There are no real communities. No real conversations. Very few authentic accounts participating. Reddit only exists to sell you something now. Either the latest propaganda or a videogame and etc. it doesnt matter. Reddit is dead.
I believe you now. After years of browsing, a few months ago, I didn’t want to accept this when others were making these claims, but you’ve stated it very well and I had to witness it first hand even on the most benign subs as you mentioned. It’s just crazy to me because it is disguised so well.
Its completely overrun by literal shills, bots, propagandists, advertising and astroturfing. It doesn't matter what you're into. If the sub is even a little bit popular there is going to be some kind of manipulation happening.
Its absolutely pointless. There are no real communities. No real conversations. Very few authentic accounts participating. Reddit only exists to sell you something now. Either the latest propaganda or a videogame and etc. it doesnt matter. Reddit is dead.
I believe you now. After years of browsing, a few months ago, I didn’t want to accept this when others were making these claims, but you’ve stated it very well and I had to witness it first hand even on the most benign subs as you mentioned. It’s just crazy to me because it is disguised so well.