I joined, specifically an antique / historical homeowner subforum, looking for an online source for some antique window components. First, I had a hard time posting photos. Then, the answers I was getting were no different than what I was hearing from local window sources. (Replace the windows - don't repair them). While there are advantages to that in terms of energy efficiency, etc., I was disappointed that an antique / historical forum would suggest that. Akin to someone telling you to "tacticool" a historical firearm. JMHO.

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very clumsy to navigate

That's probably because you don't have the required level of autism to navigate the site

1. Don't use their app on mobile, use your browser.

2. navigate using https://old.reddit.com/

Once the Donald was removed from Reddit I pretty much quit using it. I do check these almost weekly though.

https://old.reddit.com/r/gundeals/

and for humor
https://old.reddit.com/r/antiwork/

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Originally posted by xantom:

https://old.reddit.com/r/antiwork/

That one is pure gold!

Hi! I've always been a bit skeptical about joining this kind of forum, but here I am, lol ) Reddit isn't necessarily any different than this, except for the interface, which is much prettier imho. The moment you understand how to use it for your interest, it can give you a range of possibilities you wouldn't even have thought about. I have to say its anonymity can lead to toxic behavior, trolling, and misinformation, and many subreddits can become echo chambers that promote extreme views. Despite these drawbacks, it's a very good source of potential for positive social and personal impact when used responsibly. Btw, some sites sell Reddit accounts for various categories of users. There's Digital Store Net, where they suggest accounts with a certain amount of karma points, based on your needs. Take a look, maybe you find a category that interests you!

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The gatekeepers make the difference.
Here it’s humans that we all engage with on other occasions and not AI type programmed monitoring.
Lots of other more subtle differences but that’s the most important.

the nice thing about reddit as compared to Dem U is that you can go in there and troll the sh_t out of the idiots without ideology screening and approval. sometimes i check out the politics thread, more ignorant people you will not find on the planet