什么是Reddit？乍一看，Reddit对于外行的观察者来说似乎很吓人。自称“互联网(Internet)首页”的Reddit是一个庞大而多元化的社区，任何对互联网有所了解的人都可以告诉你，这既是福也是祸。
类似于繁华的城市，Reddit有好的一面，也有不那么好的一面。您不能根据一次到错误的社区的旅行而简单地注销整个网站。至少在没有先参观更好的部分之前是这样。
为了让您放心，我们将透露一些关于Reddit是什么以及如何开始使用它的知识。
什么是 Reddit？(What Is Reddit?)
Reddit本质上是一个平台，它依靠在线社区(online community)通过允许他们发布自己的链接和信息来决定什么是新闻价值，什么不是新闻价值。然后，该网站的用户将负责对这些帖子进行投票，无论是向上还是向下，以确定哪些信息是最好的。
该网站分为不同的主题部分，称为subreddits。浏览这些 subreddit 以找到对您最重要的信息通常是Reddit最受恐吓的原因。信息量很大，如果您不熟悉基础设施，可能会给您带来很大的打击。
投票最多的链接将获得更多可见性，并使其更容易在Reddit 主页(Reddit page)上找到。带有更多反对票的链接可能会发现自己丢失并被掩埋，再也见不到光明了。
注册账户(Registering An Account)
- 在Reddit主页上，查找位于右上角(right-hand corner)LOG IN按钮旁边的SIGN UP按钮。
- 以下窗口将需要您希望分配给Reddit 帐户的(Reddit account)电子邮件地址(email address)。在框中输入文本，然后单击(box and click)下一步(NEXT)。
- 最后一个窗口将让您选择用户名和密码(username and password)。用户名将是其他人在Reddit上认识您的方式，并且需要密码才能登录您的帐户。
- 填写完所有信息后，完成该过程并单击“注册”按钮注册您的新(SIGN UP)Reddit 帐户(Reddit account)。
子目录
Reddit 是结识志同道合的人社交和痴迷于相似兴趣的理想环境。无论您是作家、可爱宠物的爱好者，还是主要的体育迷，您都可以找到一个充满与该主题相关的讨论和话题的 subreddit。
(Type anything)在页面顶部的搜索栏中(search bar)输入您可能感兴趣的任何内容以开始使用。如果您选择使用Reddit(Reddit)，您可以使用一些高级选项和过滤器。
然后，您可以通过单击与您的查询相关的弹出选项之一来查看 subreddit。
如果没有与您正在搜索的主题相关的 subreddit，那么您可以随时创建自己的。
但是，在运行您自己的 subreddit 时，我会谨慎行事。(practice caution)成为subreddit 版主(subreddit moderator)是一项非常艰巨的工作，尤其是在您的 subreddit 变得非常受欢迎的情况下。你将被迫通过踢出坏人、从对话中删除垃圾邮件以及监控 subreddit 中发生的一切来制定法律。
有些人喜欢对社区工作(community effort)的奉献，所以如果你碰巧是他们中的一员，那么请随时尝试一下。首先(First)，我认为加入一些已经创建的 subreddits 可能会更好，这样至少可以了解预期的情况。
订阅 Subreddits
在未登录Reddit的情况下，首页将充满每个人都可以看到的默认 subreddit。注册帐户后登录后，您可以使用您(you )想要关注的子版块自定义您的Reddit 提要。(Reddit feed)订阅 subreddit 后，您会看到您的 feed 填充了来自该 subreddit 的最新帖子。
您可以选择加入社区或直接从搜索结果中关注用户，方法是单击用户右侧的相应按钮。对于那些喜欢在订阅前查看内容的人，您可以直接单击页面，仔细阅读用户或社区(user or community)喜欢的主题，然后使用顶部的加入(JOIN )按钮或右侧边栏中的FOLLOW按钮决定订阅。
创建你自己的 Subreddit
创建 subreddit 很容易，运行它是困难所在。大多数时候，让其他人参观它也是一场艰苦的战斗。维护一个社区需要做很多工作，所以在继续之前确保你已经承诺。
您的帐户还需要至少有 30 天的历史，并持有一定数量的Karma，只有网站版主才知道。稍后会详细介绍Karma 。
- 从提要页面(feed page)，滚动直到您在右侧边栏中看到此图像。
- 单击创建社区(CREATE COMMUNITY)以创建 subreddit。
礼节(Reddiquette)
Reddit 要求您在使用他们的平台时遵循特定的准则。(guidelines Reddit requires)一些被认为被禁止的事情是使用该平台进行自我推销、链接垃圾邮件(link spamming)和垃圾邮件(post spamming)。执行任何这些事情都可能使您迅速被禁止。
遵循准则并尊重他人将对Reddit 大有帮助(Reddit)。
赞成票、反对票、帖子、评论和业力(Upvotes, Downvotes, Posts, Comments, and Karma)
一旦你订阅了一个 subreddit，你就可以开始投票和反对在那里找到的帖子和评论。帖子或评论(post or comment)左侧的向上和向下箭头分别表示向上和向下投票。
数字表示受欢迎程度。正数表示它收到的赞成票多于反对票，而显示的负数表示相反。
评论框(comment box)应该就在初始帖子的下方。您可以将您的两美分添加到讨论中，然后单击“评论(COMMENT )”按钮将其发送。
要在 subreddit 中创建自己的帖子，您需要单击右侧边栏中的CREATE POST按钮。
在练习良好的 reddiquette 的同时积极参与不同的 subreddits 将为您赢得Karma。总数可以在页面右上角的用户名下方找到。
业力(Karma)会影响其他人在Reddit上对您的看法，即使它对网站在运行您自己的 subreddit 的愿望之外的使用方式影响很小。更多地把它想象成Reddit的“街头信誉”。
其他提示和技巧(Additional Tips & Tricks)
多重编辑
为了将一堆你最喜欢的 subreddit 合并到一个帖子流中，Reddit创建了一个名为 multiredditing 的内置系统。您可以将任何 subreddits 合并到一个单一的提要中以获得最大的观看量，但大多数合并类似主题的 subreddits。
最好通过旧的Reddit首页访问(Reddit front)multireddit 选项(multireddit option)。对于这类事情 ，新设置对用户并不友好。(setup isn)
- 您可以通过单击右上角的用户名并从下拉菜单中选择它来访问旧站点。
- 这将打开一个侧面菜单(side menu)，其中包含创建 multireddit 的选项。
- 命名您的 multireddit 并点击Create到您的 multireddit 提要。
- 您可以从右侧边栏开始添加您想要在提要中显示的子版块。
仅以图像形式查看 Subreddits
有很多 subreddits 只包含图像(nothing but images)。要绕过点击每个提交来查看图像的需要，您可以在URL中添加一个“p” 。在URL中的(URL)reddit(Stick)末尾添加一个“p”，如下所示
redditp.com/r/nameofsubreddit
这将创建 subreddit 中所有帖子的幻灯片。
精简评论
通过在评论部分的URL中添加-stream将subreddit 帖子(subreddit post)变成伪聊天室。(pseudo chat room)
所以，
https://www.reddit.com/r/eagles/comments/eoly47/conference_championship_round_playoffs_discussion/
变成
https://www.reddit-stream.com/r/eagles/comments/eoly47/conference_championship_round_playoffs_discussion/
Reddit 增强套件
为了充分利用您的 Redditing 体验，安装Reddit 的增强套件(Reddit’s Enhancement Suite)是最好的方法。享受(Enjoy)无限滚动的主页、轻松的用户名交换（适用于多帐户用户）和用户突出显示功能(user highlighting feature)。
这只是划伤表面。您今天可以在 Reddit 上(Reddit today)享受的许多功能可能部分归功于RES。其中之一是夜间模式选项(Night Mode option)，它对于减轻白色电脑灯(computer light)对眼睛造成的压力特别有用。
OTT Explains: What Is Reddit & Tips To Get Started
What is Reddit? At fіrst glance, Reddit can seеm intimidating to the uninitiated observer. Self-proclaimеd аs the “front page of the Internet,” Reddit іs a massive and diverse community, and anyone who knows anything about the internet can tell you that that can be both a blessing аnd a cursе.
Similar to a bustling city, there is a nice side of Reddit and a not so nice side. You can’t simply write off the entire website based on one trip into the wrong neighborhood. At least not without visiting the nicer parts first.
To put your mind at ease, we’re going to divulge a bit of knowledge on what Reddit is and how you can get started using it.
What Is Reddit?
Reddit is essentially a platform that relies on an online community to decide what is and isn’t newsworthy by allowing them to post their own links and information. The users of the site would then be responsible for voting on these posts, either up or down, to determine which information is the best.
The site is split up into different subject sections called subreddits. Navigating these subreddits in order to find the information that matters most to you is often responsible for the intimidation most have with Reddit. The amount of information is massive and can hit you pretty hard if you’re unfamiliar with the infrastructure.
Links with the most upvotes will gain more visibility and make it easier to find on the main Reddit page. Links with more downvotes may find themselves lost and buried, never again to see the light of day.
Registering An Account
- From the Reddit main page, look for the SIGN UP button located in the upper right-hand corner beside the LOG IN button.
- The following window will require the email address you wish to assign to your Reddit account. Enter the text into the box and click NEXT.
- The last window will have you choose a username and password. The username will be how others know you on Reddit and the password will be required to log into your account.
- Once all information has been filled out, complete the process and register your new Reddit account by clicking the SIGN UP button.
Subreddits
Reddit is the ideal environment to meet like-minded people socializing and obsessing over similar interests. Whether you’re a writer, a lover of adorable pets, or a major sports fan, you can find a subreddit full of discussions and topics related to the subject.
Type anything you might be interested in into the search bar at the top of the page to get started. Reddit has a few advanced options and filters available to you if you choose to use them.
You can then check out a subreddit by clicking on one of the options that pop-up related to your query.
If there isn’t a subreddit related to the subject you’re searching for, then you can always create your own.
However, I would practice caution when it comes to the running of your own subreddit. Being a subreddit moderator is very demanding work especially if your subreddit has become extremely popular. You’ll be forced to lay down the law by kicking out the baddies, removing spam from conversations, and monitoring everything going on within the subreddit.
Some folks enjoy the dedication to a community effort so if you happen to be one of them, then feel free to give it a try. First, I think it might be better to join a few already created subreddits to at least get the lay of the land when it comes to what to expect.
Subscribing To Subreddits
While not logged into Reddit, the front page will be filled with default subreddits that everyone sees. Once logged in after registering an account, you’re able to customize your Reddit feed with the subreddits that you want to follow. After subscribing to a subreddit you’ll see your feed populated with the newest posts from that subreddit.
You can choose to join a community or follow a user directly from the search results by clicking the appropriate button to the right of them. For those who prefer to check things out before subscribing, you can click on the page directly, peruse the topics enjoyed by the user or community, and decide to subscribe using the JOIN button found at the top or FOLLOW button in the right sidebar.
Creating Your Own Subreddit
Creating a subreddit is easy, running it is where the difficulty presents itself. Getting other people to visit it is also an uphill battle most of the time. It takes a lot of work to maintain a community so be sure you’re committed before proceeding.
Your account will also need to be at least 30 days old and hold a quantity of Karma that only the site moderators are privy to. More on Karma later.
- From the feed page, scroll until you see this image in the right sidebar.
- Fill out all of the information required in the following window.
- Click CREATE COMMUNITY to have the subreddit created.
Reddiquette
There are particular guidelines Reddit requires you to follow when using their platform. A few of the things that are considered prohibited is using the platform for self-promotion, link spamming, and post spamming. Performing any of these things could land you a swift ban.
Following the guidelines and being respectful will go a long way on Reddit.
Upvotes, Downvotes, Posts, Comments, and Karma
Once you’ve subscribed to a subreddit, you can begin upvoting and downvoting posts and comments found there. The up and down arrows to the left of a post or comment indicate the up and down voting respectively.
The number indicates the popularity. A positive number means it has received more upvotes than down whereas a negative number displayed means the opposite.
The comment box should be just below the initial post. You can add your two cents to the discussion and click the COMMENT button to send it.
To create your own post in the subreddit will require you to click the CREATE POST button found in the right sidebar.
Active participation in different subreddits while practicing good reddiquette will earn you Karma. The total can be found just below your username at the top-right of the page.
Karma can affect how others view you on Reddit even though it has very little impact on how the site is used outside of the desire to run your own subreddit. Think of it more as Reddit “street cred”.
Additional Tips & Tricks
Multiredditing
To combine a bunch of your favorite subreddits into one stream of posts, Reddit created a built-in system called multiredditing. You can combine any subreddits into a singular feed for maximum viewing but most combine subreddits of similar topics.
It’s preferred to access the multireddit option through the old Reddit front page. The new setup isn’t as user-friendly for this sort of thing.
- You can visit the old site by clicking your username in the top-right and selecting it from the drop-down menu.
- From here, you’ll need to click on the very edge of the left side of the screen.
- This will open up a side menu with the option to create your multireddit.
- Name your multireddit and hit Create to your multireddit feed.
- You can begin adding the subreddits you want featured in the feed from the right sidebar.
View Subreddits As Images Only
There are plenty of subreddits that consist of nothing but images. To bypass the need to click on every submission to view the images, you can add a ‘p’ to the URL. Stick a ‘p’ at the end of reddit in the URL like so
redditp.com/r/nameofsubreddit
This will create a slideshow of all the posts within the subreddit.
Streamline Comments
Turn a subreddit post into a pseudo chat room by adding -stream in the URL when in the comments section.
So,
https://www.reddit.com/r/eagles/comments/eoly47/conference_championship_round_playoffs_discussion/
becomes
https://www.reddit-stream.com/r/eagles/comments/eoly47/conference_championship_round_playoffs_discussion/
Reddit Enhancement Suite
To get the best out of your Redditing experience, installing Reddit’s Enhancement Suite is the best way to go. Enjoy an endlessly scrollable homepage, easy username swapping (for multi-account users), and a user highlighting feature.
This only just scratches the surface. A lot of the features that you can enjoy on Reddit today are likely in part due to RES. One of which is the Night Mode option, which is particularly useful for reducing the strain on your eyes that white computer light contributes.
