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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Using Reddit More

If you don't already use Reddit here are 5 reasons why you should start logging on.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Using Reddit More

We live in an era where information is infinitely accessible, but we often settle for quick answers to our questions generated by Google or other base level search engines. Perhaps we should dig a little deeper and consider all potential answers to our questions considering that most issues are not black and white. The beauty of Reddit is that it possesses a discussion based approach which ultimately motivates readers to consider their searched topic through a new lens. While Reddit forums won't answer all of your questions accurately, it will certainly provide a welcoming community willing to discuss all of the ins and outs of your question. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider using Reddit the next time you have a question or two.

1. Decision Making

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It's 2 am, you have two exams later today. You have barely skimmed the content of your study guides and you're surely running out of time. Do you strive for greatness and pull an all-nighter studying, or do you bite the bullet and get some sleep before the big day? Let Reddit decide for you. The art of Reddit is how deeply members analyze a given topic. In this example Reddit posters may weigh out the pro's and con's of late night studying, and whether you will actually be able to retain the information while super tired. Perhaps they will conclude that your college GPA is far more important than a single night's rest. If you are unsure of which direction to go in a certain situation there is surely a Reddit post that will map out every possible outcome for you.

2. #Relatable

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It's Friday night, you're kicking back and re-watching all of Breaking Bad on Netflix. In the episode you're watching, Skyler cheats on Walter with Ted (Spoiler Alert), and you're now furious with her character. If only there is an online community for you to vent about your burning distaste for her character. Well lucky for you there is! In a Reddit post titled "Is the worst character from all entertainment Skyler from Breaking Bad?" you will find a like-minded Reddit post in which you can share your same dislike for Skyler White. If you have a brilliant idea for a revolutionary invention, you may want to cross-check Reddit to make sure there aren't 100 other people with the same idea.

3. Learn Something New!

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Instead of spending an hour or two on Twitter tonight, check out what's popping in the Reddit community. Since there is a post on literally every imaginable topic, there is surely something cool or interesting you can discover whether it be UFO sightings in Wisconsin, or how to perfect presentation skills, there's bound to be some fascinating information for you to learn. Reddit has a community for you!

4. Reddit Will Never Lie to You

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Brutal honesty is Reddit's middle name. If you want people's genuine thoughts on whether your green bow-tie completes your outfit or leaves you looking like a bad 80's yearbook photo, post a picture to Reddit and you'll be met with some of the most honest replies ever. While honesty may go hand in hand with harshness at times, it's good to know that someone somewhere is giving you their complete subjective opinion. You can rest easy knowing that someone saved you from total wardrobe humiliation at your next job interview.

5. There is a Reddit Forum for Absolutely Everything

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You're walking through the grocery store and you find yourself at the dairy aisle. You look at the vast variety of eggs, organic or not, and then the age- old question dawns on you... What came first, the chicken or the egg? As you drive back to your apartment you can't help but fixate on this question for the next 30 minutes. Well, fixate no further! There are upwards of 5 thousand Reddit forum discussions solely dedicated to this exact question. While some may tackle this question with scientific measure, others will approach it as a matter of philosophy, perhaps even faith. That is the beauty of Reddit, it unites scientific minds with philosophical and religious ones for the single purpose of answering your question. There is a Reddit forum for everything, and I mean EVERYTHING! So the next time a random idea or question pops in your head be sure to check out what the Reddit community has to say about it.

Whether you're searching for the meaning of life or a fantastic recipe for teriyaki salmon, Reddit will meet you with hundreds of discussion based answers. Granted, not every Reddit user is a qualified chef or philosopher, you'll still encounter a plethora of unique, perhaps comical, mindsets. So if you find yourself wanting to kill time, learn something new, or have a wildly interesting internet experience you should hop on Reddit.

Happy Redditing!


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