What Is Reddit?

Reddit is an array of columns where people discuss a certain topic. This platform is now known as one of the fastest-growing communities where people can talk about almost everything.

The contents and topics people can discuss on Reddit vary widely. They can be from asking for recommendations for the best office chair to the current political agenda. You may even see subreddits or sub-forums that contain adult, racist and explicit materials. So it’s a bag of mixed nuts. 

People can also see the latest news and post their reviews on anything they use at home and in the office. And the community can vote on the forum submissions.

Let’s take a deeper look at what you can do on Reddit and some crucial things to consider.

You can stay anonymous.

Reddit is becoming the most popular social media platform nowadays. And what differentiates it from Facebook or Instagram is that you can maintain anonymity. 

Unlike FB or IG, Reddit will not ask for your name, birthday, and other private information. So you can stay engaged in the community while keeping your real identity hidden.

What is Reddit mostly used for?

People often use Reddit to get information and recommendations on topics and things that are not familiar to them. Thus, making it knowledge-based.

For instance, you can get real user experience on a specific brand or model. You’ll be able to buy anything based on other people’s review and not just based on marketing strategies. So people often trust recommendations they get from Reddit. 

Also, it can serve as a source of entertainment. Reddit also has funny and interesting stories that can make you crack a good laugh.

What are the risks of using Reddit?

Since all users can maintain anonymity, it can be difficult to crack for parents monitoring their kid’s usage of the platform.

Thus, explicit content is rampant on Reddit. And it’s almost impossible to tell who it came from. But, unlike Facebook, there is a lack of censorship on Reddit.

Also, cyberbullying is very common and uncontrolled on Reddit. And people get away with it. 

How can you protect your kids from the risks of Reddit?

For parents, this can be hit-and-miss. What you can do is create a Reddit account and subscribe to the subreddit your kids are subscribed to. And hover from there to see how they interact with the community.