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View submission: The NewToReddit Encyclopaedia Redditica v2
“Maybe the real treasure was the friends we made along the way".
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:50 UTC*
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Short for Moderator. Subreddits each have moderators to keep the content on that sub within the rules and keep order amongst its users. We are all unpaid volunteers. When we speak on formal behalf of our sub, our username will either have the green word ‘MOD’[1] immediately after, or in older interfaces be green, accompanied by a green shield[2].
1: https://i.redd.it/9t426rzdogy81.jpg
2: https://i.redd.it/zyx3bgxh4gy81.jpg
All moderators on Reddit are free to make the rules for the subs we moderate, and can break them just as easily. In our subs, we are The Law[3], but we do have Moderator Guidelines[4] and to a lesser extent, unofficial guidelines[5]. However, there is nobody “looking over our shoulder” to enforce us to use them, although we are bound to the exact same sitewide restrictions and rules as you are.
3: https://i.redd.it/mnkpgqi99dl81.jpg
4: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/moderator-guidelines
5: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/moddiquette
Mods are generally the least popular group of people on Reddit[6] with, I’ll concede, some justification as some are stricter (and less approachable) than others.
All moderators on Reddit are volunteers. We don’t get paid in any way, shape or form for what we do. No upvotes, Reddit karma, Reddit coins, awards, trophies, pats on the head from Admin; not even dead leaves and gravel thrown at us from that strange guy who lives behind the dumpster at Reddit HQ’s car park. We have no “special hotline” to Admin and have no direct input in official Reddit sitewide policy. We have no special treatment outside our subs. If we ourselves are banned from a subreddit (for instance), we have no recourse either.
We become moderators either by making our own subreddits, taking over an existing but dormant subreddit or simply by being asked to by other mods of a subreddit. This means that ANYONE has the potential to be a mod, and if you are of the opinion that Redditors are a mixed bundle of nice and not-so-nice characters of all ages and levels of maturity, you would be correct in thinking that this also applies to mods. And yes, some of us are nice! Others; maybe not so much. Some of us give the benefit of the doubt and are happy to listen to reasoned apologies. Others; again maybe not so much. Some of us will look at the deeper context before making a carefully considered decision; others may just let their chaotic natures lead them to arbitrary choices, or some may not have time for more than a quick judgment. Whether this is fair or unfair is not under discussion here; it’s just the way it is.
I call this type of arrangement “Spaghetti Management”. The whole plate is spaghetti, but every strand is a complete entity on its own; you don’t know what you’re getting until you’re biting because every strand has a different pliability; some take longer to wind up than others might, some absorb more sauce than others and some may be a lot spicier than the rest.
Admin basically let mods run their subs however they like so long as they abide by the TOU[7]. It is up to the mods if they want to yell at, ignore the concerns of, or even ban someone for whatever reason they want. The subreddit rules are there only as guidelines to the user; they may not be the only criteria a Mod chooses if they want someone out of their sub and in any event, the Mods can ignore them as they see fit.
7: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/user-agreement-october-15-2020
As with all things, there are usually two sides to each story[8] (as you will no doubt find out for yourself should you ever create your own subreddit) and most moderators are only looking out for the well-being of their own communities. It may not be clear to you from the outside why you received a ban (for instance), but for all you know, you might have been the hundredth person picked up that day for similar infractions. However, there will be the occasional Mod who treats their sub as their “secret club”, and if they don’t want you in it[9], there’s nothing anyone else can do to stop them.
9: https://youtu.be/OwHGE7uhjco
So far, nobody actually knows[10], although r/Science has over 1500. Various subs have tried to test the limit over the years, such as:
10: https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/9ctqr4/how_many_mods_can_i_add_in_one_subreddit/
The answer to “How many mods *should* a subreddit have?” Is a little different. It really depends on the overall activity of a sub[11] (page views, number of comments, etc) rather than size or subscription numbers. At r/NewToReddit, we probably have more mods than most other subs of the same size, but we try to get at least one mod reply to every post, and there is a lot more “behind the scenes” work with all the guides we write, the encyclopaedia, the wiki, the sister subreddit etc. We also rely on Automod to deal with some of the background stuff too, such as letting a user know if they fell foul of Reddit’s Shadowban algorithm as soon after they post as possible so they can get it sorted out.
11: https://subredditstats.com/r/NewToReddit
In any list of mods, the username at the top will be the Sub Owner / Head Mod, and can remove or curtail the actions of any of the usernames (mods) below. The list of actions that mods can perform[12] is also controlled by those higher on the list, and you can see here what mods can actually do[13].
12: https://i.redd.it/ive17k5s1hy81.png
13: https://mods.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002318552-What-mods-can-do
While none of the work we do is very important, it is important that we do a great deal of it. And we do it for free[14].
15: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8kb0q/
16: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8m9e9/
17: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhhqe4t/
18: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhiakiy/
19: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh95qdy/
20: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hho9d6v/
21: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hho9ht5/
22: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhcsfum/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 10/05/2022 at 13:05 UTC
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KnowYourMeme is surprisingly vague[1] on the origins of this phrase, but anecdotal evidence shows it originated on 4chan, like many memes on Reddit. "Mods Are Asleep, post X" was an expression used to indicate that the website's moderators were currently inactive and unable to enforce the site's rules of conduct. The phrase was often followed by a call to action for other users to post material that is typically not allowed. 4chan being, well, 4chan, you can imagine the reasons why this was popular there[2].
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2dte8k/comment/cjt1mcd/
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/1vmz6o/comment/cetxew8/
Reddit being, well, Reddit, embraced the hilarity of this concept thoroughly and now it’s used as an occasional fun device in many subs, usually with the tacit complicity of the mods, as seen in this example here[3] where they were mocking a spelling / autocarrot mistake, or this which was obviously done with the indulgence of the mods and not as a rule-breaking exercise[4].
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/thanosdidnothingwrong/comments/915adc/mods_are_asleep_post_thermos/
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/HighQualityGifs/comments/csfjfe/comment/exeqspu/
5: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhhipt1/
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhi8gd6/
7: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hha7aan/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 19/10/2021 at 21:12 UTC*
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Used in formatting Reddit posts to include **bold,** *italic,* ~~strikethrough~~ text etc. “New Reddit” for desktop or mobile browser has a “Fancy Pants” (rich text format) Editor, where you can choose various options from icons below the text entry field, which often doesn’t work properly. You can instead switch to “Markdown” and there’s a useful list of commands here[1] for reference.
1: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/markdown
We have a new sister sub specifically to practice using this called r/LearnToReddit; a place to learn and practice using Reddit in regards to posting different post types, commenting, adding and editing flairs and so on, where the community will feedback on your post to let you know how you did, share tips, or help you get it right next time.
There’s also an incredibly useful tool at https://redditpreview.com[2]. You could even use a sub called r/test, but you won’t get any help or feedback there if things don’t quite work out.
Another Markdown primer is here[3] and there’s another version of the same information here[4].
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/raerth/comments/cw70q/reddit_comment_formatting/
5: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hha8ay6/
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhsfxp4/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 19/10/2021 at 21:13 UTC*
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An innocuous phrase that is not quite how it appears. Originating in The Simpsons S07E21[1], this is a response often given to an absurd story in order to prompt a Steamed Hams script Comment Chain[2]. Reddit loves this particular pop-culture reference, and saying anything in the script[3] should start a Comment Chain or Copypasta.
1: https://youtu.be/4jXEuIHY9ic
3: https://mixels-lucky-screenshots.fandom.com/wiki/Steamed_Hams/Transcript
The episode entitled “22 Short Films About Springfield”[4] was named after the arthouse biographical narrative movie “Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould”, and “Steamed Hams”, originally called “Chalmers vs. Skinner,” was one of several interconnecting vignettes depicting various moments in the lives of the titular town's residents, with the Simpson family (normally the main focus of their show) being reduced to supporting characters when featured.
4: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22_Short_Films_About_Springfield
Lasting just under three minutes, the sketch had an enormous cultural impact[5], and 25 years after it was first broadcast, the cast and crew[6] were still quite taken aback with how viral it became - before “being viral” was even a thing[7].
5: https://mashable.com/article/the-simpsons-steamed-hams-meme-origin
7: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/simpsons-steamed-hams-oral-history
There’s a Subreddit devoted to its memes at r/SteamedHams, and Simpsons references range far and wide across much of Reddit[8].
8: https://www.reddit.com/t/the_simpsons/
r/TheSimpsons is just one of the many subreddits devoted to the eponymous animated parody of American culture, society and television, and others include:
Video games based on the show also have their own subreddits:
And because The Simpsons has been more reliable at predicting future events than any fortune teller ever, we also have the mind bending r/simpsonsdidit. And talking of Copypasta[9]…
9: https://www.reddit.com/r/CopyPastas/comments/7vaza6/steamed_hams_full_transcript/
10: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhi95gm/
11: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhiaf7u/
12: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhqxawp/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 19/10/2021 at 21:15 UTC*
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A phrase posted when people bemoan the fact that they’ve spent a great deal of effort to find what they've been led to believe would be valuable, only to find out that the value isn't what they expected. A long-standing movie trope called the “Worthless Treasure Twist”[1], this meme is seriously clichéd[2], making it an ideal Reddit response, often prompting a Comment Chain where ‘X’ and ‘Y’ refer to whatever the post was about:
1: http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WorthlessTreasureTwist
2: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/maybe-the-real-treasure-was-the-friends-we-made-along-the-way
This is just one example of many phrasal templates known as “Snowclones[3]”.
Comment by llamageddon01 at 19/10/2021 at 21:15 UTC*
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Social media isn’t usually the place for sound advice on real-world problems, but Reddit does have more than its fair share of communities based on and around medical issues, including:
There are many subreddits offering information and advice on specific illnesses, ailments, conditions, syndromes and other medical issues, and also some general ones such as r/public_health which hosts discussions on ever area of medicine, journal articles, texts, public health policy, global health, and ethics in public medicine; r/globalhealth, dedicated to healthcare discussions worldwide, and many health-related subreddits too[1]. Don’t forget - always check the sidebar (or About tab on mobile) when you’re in a sub for lists of similar subreddits.
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/ListOfSubreddits/wiki/health
You should note that advice given on Reddit does not constitute professional medical advice. Advice is either meant for interest only, in an unofficial capacity, or to help point you in the right direction. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment recommendations are not possible, and all suggestions as such are only speculative opinions. Most advice will be USA-centric unless stated otherwise.
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh94xsm/
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/i8153zf/
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/reddit_and_karma_explained/h9ssh6c/
5: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhsjm7i/
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhcqkre/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 19/10/2021 at 21:16 UTC*
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Reddit is still the internet. Memes that are “out there” are in here too, perhaps even more so as many originated on the myriad Reddit meme subreddits[1]. In fact, memes and the discussions thereof can be found widely throughout Reddit[2].
1: https://www.reddit.com/t/memes/
2: https://www.reddit.com/t/internet_culture_and_memes/
Memes are supposed to be used repeatedly. Things like “Woman Yelling at Cat”[3], “Don’t Ever Talk to Me and My Son Again”[4], the astronaut-with-a-gun “Always Has Been”[5] and the cartoon “Me and the Boys”[6] are only funny because of the variety of ways they're used. So, use them. Use them widely and appropriately. There are too many dedicated Meme subs of varying quality to list here, but a good start would be:
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/bvuwfh/whats_up_with_those_me_and_the_boys_memes/
You can always try to start your own meme. Tardar Sauce, a.k.a Grumpy Cat[7] became world famous after first appearing on two glorious posts on Reddit[8], while the sinister-looking Disaster-Girl[9] was even able to pay off her student loans[10] after becoming an Internet meme. Good places to start would be:
7: https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/10bu17/meet_grumpy_cat/
8: https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/10cfbf/since_everyone_liked_grumpy_cat_here_are_a_few/
9: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/disaster-girl
10: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/apr/30/disaster-girl-meme-nft-sale-zoe-roth
Always read the rules[11] before commenting, posting or using the resources from an unfamiliar Subreddit. Most meme subreddits have a high karma requirement, and some even say in their rules that they will block anyone who asks about it.
11: https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnToReddit/comments/pjsazs/finding_a_subreddits_rules/
“Antimemes” lead you to expect a joke but instead you receive deadpan reality in a clever or funny way, and r/antimeme is the place to set up jokes that have no punchline[12], as is r/AntiMemes. And r/meormyson is for those of you who don't want people talking to you or your son ever again.
12: https://i.redd.it/bo92r68eqos81.png
13: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hho8kqu/
14: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhcn5fb/
15: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhu2xdi/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:44 UTC*
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Your messages can be seen at: https://www.reddit.com/message/inbox[1] and your messaging settings are at: https://www.reddit.com/settings/messaging[2].
1: https://www.reddit.com/message/inbox
2: https://www.reddit.com/settings/messaging
What's the difference between chat and message in Reddit? An admin answers here[3]. Sort of. Messages are used for many purposes on Reddit and the entries below will give you further information:
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/pali45/whats_the_difference_between_chat_and_message_in/
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8on1o/
5: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhie2g6/
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhif83y/
7: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhiekt0/
8: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhp76f0/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:44 UTC*
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A link or phrase nothing to do with Facebook’s name change[1] but one posted when a comment or post increasingly becomes self-referential, for example: Reddit discussing itself, a meme about memes, a conversation on the nature of conversations and so on. Meta refers to the idea of something being about itself, of which r/metamemes is a perfect example, specialising in memes about Reddit. Also: r/meta; It's So Meta Even This Acronym...
If you feel like you kind of *get* a Reddit comment but don’t quite know why, always think 3 things:
1. Is this a Reddit meta joke?
2. Have I watched the US version of *The Office*? Have I watched *Parks and Recreation*? Or *The Simpsons*? Any Marvel thing ever? *Letterkenny*? Something in the *Lord of the Rings* universe, anything related to *Harry Potter* or whatever Netflix show is hot this season?
3. Is this the only other human with my sense of humour?
The answer is always 1 and probably involves a lot of 2. Welcome to Reddit!
Another form of meta that Reddit has embraced wholeheartedly is the recursive image, or mise-en-abîme[2]: a formal technique of placing a copy of an image within itself in a way that suggests an infinitely recurring sequence. In film theory and literary theory, it refers to the technique of inserting a story within a story. In r/pics back in 2019, a Redditor made a fairly poignant post[3], and because Redditors will Reddit, they rallied together in support to create what turned out to be a glorious meta collaborative art project[4].
2: https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100201557
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/aggom4/my_mom_painted_this_and_said_no_one_would_like_it/
4: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/reddit-painting-droste-effect-1445749
This type of recursion is also known as the Droste Effect[5]. Named for the picture on a Dutch brand of Cocoa Powder[6], find other examples at r/DrosteEffect, r/2healthbars, and r/Recursion. Related to this are r/FibonacciAsFuck which is dedicated to all things Fibonacci Spirals, an amazing shape that forms when the golden ratio[7] is applied and r/FractalGifs, self-repeating and infinite zoom animations about Fractals.
5: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droste_effect
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/2healthbars/comments/7kv3tp/the_droste_effect/
7: https://i.redd.it/2ppmd01cdks81.jpg
And because cat[8], does anyone remember The Infinite Cat Project[9]? I remember submitting one of my black cat looking at a picture of himself which I entitled “Staring into the Void” but I don’t think it was successful. And now I don’t have a cat to submit.
8: https://rathergood.com/2015/09/09/the-internet-is-made-of-cats/
10: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/i5e2fnv/
11: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhi8gd6/
12: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8tkjh/
13: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8tpct/
14: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhcxdqt/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:46 UTC*
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“My Face When” and “My Reaction When”. Often posted with a gif or image, these are Reaction Initialisms used as shorthand as an exaggeration of how you might respond to a shock or surprise. r/mrw.
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:46 UTC*
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Not every Subreddit is as it would at first appear to be. There are many subs with misleading titles which I have listed at Navigating Reddit[1]. As you would expect, those aren’t the only ones…
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/reddit_and_karma_explained/h9ssh6c/
All have their different origin stories, sometimes in their Sidebar; often lost to the mists of time.
Talking of being misleading, Reddit also has several subreddits with the word “fuck” in their title which have nothing to do with what that word normally means and are not just SFW but as wholesome as fuck - just like r/wholesomeasfuck, r/interestingasfuck, r/FairytaleasFuck, and r/NatureIsFuckingLit.
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8kg46/
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhibaup/
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8tkjh/
5: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hh8tpct/
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/reddit_and_karma_explained/h9ssh6c/
7: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhqw9l8/
8: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhcqxrr/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:48 UTC*
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These three letters have several meanings depending on the subreddit type you are in. MLM on r/antiMLM, r/mlmstories, r/MLM or similar means Multi-Level Marketing. On relationship subs it might refer to Man Loves Man, and [MLM] on r/itookapicture (ITAP) means ‘Mona Lisa Monday’. A rule on ITAP is that photos with a primary focus on one person staring, looking or thinking, without any other interesting action are limited to MLM Mondays (Midnight - Midnight, GMT). Please be sure to read the rules[1] before posting or commenting in any unfamiliar sub.
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnToReddit/comments/pjsazs/finding_a_subreddits_rules/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:52 UTC*
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Mediation is a structured, interactive process where an impartial third party assists disputing parties to actively participate in resolving their conflict. r/ModerationMediation is a subreddit designed to help Reddit users obtain actionable advice surrounding a ban or other moderation action they might have been subject to. They specialise in assisting users in understanding their ban and finding productive avenues to appeal. This is not a subreddit to complain about moderators, as they even help moderators too with particular issues. r/ModerationMediation.
Before taking an issue directly to them, you should read their:
Moderators on Reddit are all volunteers. They only speak for the sub or subs they moderate, and outside of their subs are subject to the same rules everyone else is. Reddit has guidelines for moderators[5] they are expected to abide by, and Moddiquette is an informal set of guidelines[6] for moderators of Reddit written by community members.
5: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/moderator-guidelines-for-healthy-communities
6: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/moddiquette
If you have an issue with a moderator that you believe that r/ModerationMediation cannot handle, Reddit’s advice also provides links[7] to take your complaint directly to Reddit Admin. Keep in mind that Admin are generally not interested in anything that goes on in any specific subreddit as their concern is for Reddit as a whole.
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:53 UTC*
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Sometimes you may need to privately contact the moderators of a Subreddit. My fellow mod and the awesome author of many moderator tutorials, u/SolariaHues, has written the definitive illustrated guide[1] on how and why to use Modmail to do so.
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:53 UTC*
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The official cryptocurrency[1] of the subreddit r/Cryptocurrency which is dedicated to news, discussions and analysis of cryptocurrency.
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/gj96lb/introducing_rcryptocurrency_moons/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:54 UTC
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“Mainstream Media”. A term used widely in the conspiracy subreddits. This is added here as it’s increasingly crossing over into other subs.
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:54 UTC*
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There are many subs which overlap in content, and you might wish to post the same thing in all of them, usually when asking for help. This is called a Multipost. This is different than a Crosspost; multiposting is where you share the same identical content across different Subreddits. This is a risky strategy, especially for a new user, as you could easily be mistaken for a Spambot. If you do post the same question in different subreddits, make sure you don’t copy & paste the same wording across to them all, otherwise you might fall foul of Reddit’s spam filters which might even get you a ban.
You should also bear in mind that multiposting might inadvertently work against you. For instance, your cute kitten doing a “crab puff”[1] that you posted in r/crabcats might also be the perfect candidate for posting in r/Kitten, r/SpicyKittens, r/illegallysmolcats and indeed most of our many cat subreddits[2] but as cat lovers are almost contractually bound to be joined to all those subs, they might not take too kindly to their feed being full of your kitty, no matter how pretty. If you do still want to post those paws in all those subs, space the timing around a bit. You might want to use different titles too.
1: https://youtu.be/ApL93cy5Z70
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/Catsubs/wiki/index
Some subreddits do not allow Multiposts. r/conspiracyNOPOL (a place to discuss conspiracies with the primary exception of US domestic politics) have strict rules[3] and their own precise definition, called:
WHAT IS A MULTIPOST?
Multipost: spamming the same content multiple times across different subs
• Multiposts take little effort to create but push original content down the NOPOL front page
• We primarily want quality content from the NOPOL community, not dilution from elsewhere
• There is (almost) no circumstance where a multipost will be allowed
This is why I’m always banging on about how important it is to always check the rules[4] before commenting or posting on an unfamiliar Subreddit.
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/LearnToReddit/comments/pjsazs/finding_a_subreddits_rules/
5: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/i5cn01b/
6: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhiax1m/
7: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/reddit_and_karma_explained/h9ss4vt/
8: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhqwceu/
9: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhsk6bh/
10: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhu0k0p/
11: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhu1bx6/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:58 UTC*
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An old term for a custom feed of subreddits[1]. These are shareable and some can be found at r/multihub.
1: https://www.reddit.com/r/multihub/comments/bpg7di/multireddit_upgrade_custom_feeds/
Comment by llamageddon01 at 22/10/2021 at 21:59 UTC*
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Used on relationship subs to introduce the poster and their query. This denotes the OP is a 24 year old female asking for advice on a matter concerning her 26 year old male friend.
Comment by llamageddon01 at 10/05/2022 at 09:40 UTC*
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Social media isn’t usually the place for sound advice on real-world problems, but for some people struggling with mental health issues, often the only contact they have with people outside their immediate circle is on the internet. Reddit has its serious side, and we have many communities that focus on mental health topics ranging from ones for those that suffer from some sort of mental health issue themselves, to those that want resources on how to support their friends and family in all kinds of situations, through to discussing neurodiversity, and of course places where you can go just for some positivity and good vibes. These include:
r/mentalhealth is the primary subreddit to discuss, vent, support and share information about mental health, illness and wellness, and for more targeted or specific discussion or help, an excellent place to start is this long and varied list of subs[1].
Always look in a subreddit’s Sidebar[2] as there is often a list of links to other relevant subs or other useful information there, such as this list of coping strategies for ADHD[3]. Talking of which, there’s also a useful list of ADHD related subreddits here[4] and a general list of subreddits for advice or support on depression or other mental health issues here[5].
2: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhu0k0p/
3: https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ioi1my/i_went_through_700_reddit_comments_and_collected/
4: https://www.reddit.com/r/ListOfSubreddits/comments/mzm6ag/a_list_of_adhd_related_subreddits/
5: https://www.reddit.com/r/ListOfSubreddits/comments/dmic6o/advice_mental_health_subreddits/
Related issues come up in all kinds of subreddits, and in 2021, a user in r/explainlikeimfive asked the question is "neurodivergent" a categorical replacement of the term "mental illness(es)"?[6] which prompted a short but interesting discussion.
When you see a post or comment about suicidal feelings in a community, it can be overwhelming, and you may feel like you don’t know what to do. But you can help, and there are resources on Reddit available for you and the person you are worried about[7].
When you tap the three dots in the top right corner of a user’s profile page[8] there is an option called 'get them help and support'. On selecting this, Reddit sends out an automated message with some suicide helpline phone numbers and links.
8: https://i.redd.it/jqtjfb501ox81.jpg
The moderators of r/SuicideWatch maintain a list of FAQs, information, and resources at r/SWResources and a worldwide list of hotlines[9]. If you’ve lost someone to suicide, r/SuicideBereavement is there for you.
9: https://www.reddit.com/r/SuicideWatch/wiki/hotlines
Reddit is a network for sharing experiences. It is ideal for crowdsourcing other users’ experiences and the immediate need to know that others have experienced - and even overcome - similar struggles to encourage each other and overcome the feeling of incomprehension and helplessness at one’s situation. However, as useful as validation and encouragement like this can be, Reddit - or any other social media outlet - is no substitute for professional help which should be sought as soon as possible.
10: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/i3riqtm/
11: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhhgpii/
12: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhirvqx/
13: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/i7fgk3j/
14: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhsjfss/
15: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhsjm7i/
16: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhsjswn/
17: https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/qbb173/comment/hhu0k0p/
