For much of its existence, Reddit has occupied the internet’s stranger fringes. Users vote posts up or down, propelling some to viral fame (or infamy), and organize themselves into communities, known as subreddits.
At its worst, the site has harbored hateful rhetoric, conspiracy theories, and misinformation, forcing the company to ban entire communities when discussions spiral into extremism or violence. Yet Reddit is also home to some oddly moving exchanges between strangers, mundane advice on everyday life, and impassioned debates between far-flung enthusiasts.
