> I’m suggesting Reddits origin story leads to a website like Reddit I'm referencing an example of a broader principle and you're interpreting it as a specific

> I’m suggesting Reddits origin story leads to a website like Reddit I'm referencing an example of a broader principle and you're interpreting it as a specific recommendation. Stack overflow overcame the empty website problem by having two founders each with widely followed blogs. That brought enough users on day 1 to generate content. In some way, the problem must be dealt with because an empty website doesn't go anywhere. > The niche of a site like this is to not be going for growth at the expense of intellectual discussion. This as much depends on the founder's goals as any growth tactic. Not all podcasts are intellectual.