Decentralized things tend not to work out real well outside of very niche activities. They only work pretty well when there is very strong aggregation in place.

Decentralized things tend not to work out real well outside of very niche activities. They only work pretty well when there is very strong aggregation in place. Look at the most decentralized system we have - HTTP/HTML. It works because aggregation systems like directories, search engines, forums, and social networks make it easy to find websites. Reddit's main value proposition is that it's a powerful niche aggregator of links and forum based content. It's easy for most people to be involved in a subreddit (niche forum). The UX is the protocol. The people are the value. Decentralization or desegregation of reddit won't solve anything. If anything, people are too lazy to move unless there is a BETTER protocol with more value. So, whatever displaces reddit will have better UX and the people have to be there. Otherwise, it's pretty much a failed concept like diaspora.