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[–] collegefurtrader@discuss.tchncs.de 60 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because it used to be a nice stable free platform to build a community around your own interests

[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 27 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Exactly. There was a time when using Reddit didn't feel like you were giving Reddit the company anything for free. There was a transaction happening. They provided a platform to interact with like-minded people, and in return you used that platform, thereby drawing more traffic to their site.

[–] theodewere@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

i understand the idea, i'm just not sure i can remember those days anymore on that platform.. it's a good idea..