Reddit can be overwhelming. There's a lot going on there, and how do you make sense of it? A challenge is a great way to have a bit of structure as you explore Reddit.
Part 1: Finding Spaces
- Find a subreddit related to your academic or professional interests
- Find a subreddit related to a personal hobby
- Find a subreddit that surprises you (something you didn’t expect exists)
- Find a subreddit with very strict rules
- Find a subreddit with very minimal rules
Part 2: Deep Dive on a Subreddit
- Identify one rule that shapes what can be posted in a specific subreddit
- Find an example of a post that follows the rules well
- Find an example of a post that breaks the rules (or gets called out)
Part 3: Understanding What Gets Attention
- Find a highly upvoted post and describe why it might be popular
- Find a post with very few upvotes and reflect on why
- Compare “Hot” vs. “New” in one subreddit
Part 4: Light Participation
(low-risk—no pressure to go big)- Upvote or downvote at least 5 posts. How did you choose? How did it feel?
- Leave one thoughtful comment
- Reply to another commenter
Part 5: Platform Awareness (Bonus Round)
- Figure out what karma is and how it works
- Notice how anonymity affects how people communicate

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