What Is Reddit? Reddit is a social news platform that allows users to discuss and vote on content that other users have submitted. To help police the site and prevent spammers from bombarding readers, Reddit came up with “karma” points.

What was the original purpose of Reddit?

Founders Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian explain that their initial goal was to develop a simple way to order food from local Sheetz gas stations using cellphones. The idea grabbed the attention of Paul Graham — co-founder of Y-Combinator — after the two college students approached him at a lecture.

What is Reddit and how do you use it?

0:2812:55How to Use Reddit - Complete Beginners Guide - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhat reddit is is imagine a discussion forum. Online where people could create posts. And the users.MoreWhat reddit is is imagine a discussion forum. Online where people could create posts. And the users.

Should you use Reddit?

The one thing Reddit is good for—theres a lot of active conversations and its a good place to get ideas for blog posts and other social content.

Whats the best time to post on Reddit?

The best days for posting on Reddit are Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. More specifically, early morning — between 6 A.M. and 9 A.M. — is when the users are the most chatty. The best time to post on Monday is between 6 A.M. and 8 A.M. The best time to post on Saturday is between 7 A.M. and 9 A.M.