A Disappointing and Toxic Experience on RedditI joined Reddit seeking constructive feedback from a design-focused community but was met with personal attacks, unhelpful comments, and outright trolling. Constructive critique should help others grow—not be an excuse for negativity. When I stood up against this behavior and addressed the moderators, my own comments were disabled. It’s clear the platform fosters toxicity rather than accountability.What worries me most is how young people looking for advice might be treated here. Reddit is a nest of poisonous trolls who dish out bad advice and belittle others daily. In the Design Reviews group, for example, I witnessed users regularly bashing others, mocking their efforts, and providing nothing of value. These trolls seem to take pleasure in targeting anyone who genuinely seeks advice, turning what should be a supportive community into a toxic battleground. Their poor language, lack of maturity, and inability to engage in logical debate make it obvious they’re not professionals.The kinder and more respectful your approach, the harsher the trolling becomes. Imagine what this environment could do to a young person trying to learn and grow. If they succeeded in driving me—a 50-year-old professional—nuts, how would a teenager cope? This platform is not suitable for constructive, professional advice.Governments are increasingly investigating platforms like Reddit to protect vulnerable users, and for good reason. Reading other reviews on TrustPilot opened my eyes to just how widespread the problem is. I’m a fervent defender of free speech, but free speech does not mean enabling harm. If Reddit cannot take responsibility for the trolling and harassment on its platform, perhaps it doesn’t deserve to exist.For anyone seeking genuine advice or feedback, I strongly recommend looking at alternative platforms like YesChat.AI. It offers thoughtful, respectful, and in-depth responses without drama and toxicity.
