New to this thread, but still wanted to vent out.
Is it just me or is Reddit a magnet for assholes? Nothing, In particular, comes to mind, but it just seems like I can't share a harmless opinion like "I don't like this game feature/episode or something as simple as "I like this character", without someone a-logging you.
And I'm not even talking about the "controversial" subreddits like The_donald r/latestagecapitalism or r/Kotakuinaction, but even those about tv shows or mobile games. Also, most moderators are very authoritarian on Reddit. If you disagree with the main circlejerk or don't act submissive, you get a ban. And then they block you from the moderation inbox so you can't appeal. What's up with that?
It's gotten to the point I only lurk and, for the sake of my sanity, I only use my account for asking questions for games. It's just very tiring to share even tame opinions as I dread how someone will try to twist them to try to ruin my day.
You would think it's because Reddit is anonymous, but this site is also anonymous. And, despite all the negative fame the farms have, I've personally been amazed about how nice most of the regular users are here.
An opinion I share here on the media forum, to my surprise, could have a lot of positive reactions, while the exact same thing on Reddit, would have someone going crazy on me for criticizing some show. Sometimes with moderators blessing.