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> you're ingesting expert knowledge that's highly specific and only discussed in a few forums. Reddit data could perhaps help with the latter This is exactly w
by dmazin 3y ago
> you're ingesting expert knowledge that's highly specific and only discussed in a few forums. Reddit data could perhaps help with the latter
This is exactly where I think Reddit's value lies. I disagree, though, that people don't go to Reddit for it. Here are a couple recent queries where I appended reddit to my search query:
* best places to visit from London
* best mattress sold in UK
* should I bring king mattress from US to UK
(Can you tell I just moved to London?)
Why do people go to Reddit? Because it's guaranteed (at least for now) that the answer came from humans who are not trying to sell you something. They may be wrong but... it's opinions.
- dingnuts 3y ago> it's guaranteed (at least for now) that the answer came from humans who are not trying to sell you something. No no no no! This is not guaranteed AT ALL on Reddit! Why do you think Redditors are constantly accusing each other of being shills? Because Reddit users are often corporate representatives doing "native marketing" or whatever they call it, and they are not upfront about it, because they are preying on the naivete of people like you! Seeing the belief expressed that Redditors aren't trying to sell you something is.. distressing to me. Half of Reddit is some kind of ad, if not for a physical product it's for a political party or cause, or some celebrity's personal brand. Please have a little cynicism online.. please, for the sake of everyone..