The speaker, a long-time Reddit user, creates a humorous guide on how to navigate the website. They start by pointing out the search bar is non-functional and explain how to use subreddits as filters to categorize posts. They also discuss the types of comments and posts that tend to get upvotes, including witty remarks, in-depth explanations, and references to Reddit in-jokes.
The speaker then lists various popular subreddits and their purposes, including those for makeup, relationships, humor, and more. They also poke fun at the demographics of certain subreddits, such as the predominantly male audience.
The speaker notes that accumulating karma (virtual points) is a key aspect of Reddit, and provides tips on how to get more karma by commenting and posting. However, they also warn that getting too invested in Reddit can lead to addiction and a loss of interest in real-life activities.
Ultimately, the speaker concludes that once you've become a Reddit user, it's hard to escape, and you may start to exhibit "Reddit-like" behaviors in real life, such as being nostalgic for old memes and games, working in IT, and having anxiety and mild depression.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Reddit is one of the biggest websites in the world.
2. The search bar on Reddit is not functional.
3. Subreddits on Reddit act as filters to categorize posts.
4. Karma on Reddit is a virtual tally of the number of times people have voted for a user's submissions.
5. There are two ways to accumulate karma on Reddit: commenting on posts and submitting posts to subreddits.
6. Reddit has a vast number of subreddits, with thousands more beyond the main ones.
7. Some popular subreddits include r/aww, r/makeupaddiction, r/relationshipadvice, and r/funny.
8. Reddit users can earn karma by commenting on posts, submitting posts, and participating in discussions.
9. Once a user has accumulated a significant amount of karma, it can be difficult to leave the site due to muscle memory and addiction.
10. Reddit users often develop certain characteristics, such as nostalgia for old TV shows and games, and a love for specific celebrities.