True, the content creator/consumer relationship is not a perfect analogy. The secret sauce to Reddit is a formula comprised of anonymous identity, freedom of s

True, the content creator/consumer relationship is not a perfect analogy. The secret sauce to Reddit is a formula comprised of anonymous identity, freedom of speech, user generated content, witty humor, cat pictures, atheism, technologists, reward systems (gold, up vote) and transparent communication.... all baked in a social oven for 10 years. In turns out, that all those social network qualities happen to represent a significant population of the real-world; and everyone, from politicians to celebrities, are acknowledging that fact. Without knowing the specifics of voat or frizbee, I just don't see another community coming along that can replicate this formula in the short-term. Reddit is actually in a good position to introduce healthy dialogues that involve brands, UGC producers, and consumers.