The problem is that one platform with one ideology cannot scale to effectively service such a large range of users, functionality, and individual utility needs.

The problem is that one platform with one ideology cannot scale to effectively service such a large range of users, functionality, and individual utility needs. When reddit was smaller and more tight knit it was better because smaller groups are easier to accommodate and moderate. As reddit grew, they began to reduce features that kept users happy and in control of content. As reddit grew to encompass hackers, media attention, politics, and so many other aspects , the pressure for moderation overwhelmed them and they also needed to balance moderation with profit to fund the mass they grew into. This drives businesses to do shady things to keep the lights on, which also drives away core supporters and OC creators. Perhaps every major app/site has a shelf life, and perhaps we need to just embrace that. Also it's an opportunity to build several new local communities and to put the user community first over growth into a monopolistic machine that gets you onto TV news.