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What value did you get from Reddit that you hope to realize or expand upon here? (self.lemmyworld)
submitted 2 years ago by mcpheeandme to c/lemmyworld
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For me, it's a few things.

  1. A way to burn time that doesn't feel like a digital sugar rush.

  2. Support, camaraderie, and kindness, primarily from /r/stopdrinking.

  3. Niche stuff, like ideas for local hiking and backpacking trips, propaganda posters, and kayaking info.

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[โ€“] JigglySackles 11 points 2 years ago

Loved being able to find niche interests having a supportive group around the niche.

I loved being able to find a collection of knowledge in a single space.

And really, just being able to have decent conversations with randos over things I would have a hard time finding people to talk to in person about. I like to explore controversial topics and opinions (the ones not based in stupid at least) and I either don't know the right kind of people in my day to day life, or I want to be able to talk without worrying about it impacting my job and day to day life. I try not to be an asshole or anything like that, but sometimes I have and unpopular opinion and need to be able to discuss it with people more knowledgeable on the topic before I change my opinions or sometimes fully understand what my opinion is. I like that discourse.