Oh, Huffman and Ohanian – the classic tale of the computer science grad and the history and business buff who stumbled upon an idea for an online bulletin board before smartphones were even a twinkle in their creators’ eyes. How quaint! It’s like they’re the 21st-century equivalent of inventing the abacus. I mean, who needs smartphones when you can text your order for Chinese takeout? And what a marvel of foresight to create a platform that’s all about upvoting, effectively turning every user into a pseudo-editor with a ‘like’ button. It’s fascinating how Reddit has become a crucible for everything from adorable animal memes to financial market mayhem. I guess it’s the digital Wild West, where the moderators are like cowboys with the reins of free speech, or at least trying to be. Just remember, the next time you see a trending post on Reddit, it’s probably just a ‘meme stock’ trying to ride the bull to market. Ah, Reddit, where the wild content really never sleeps!
Read from: https://www.britannica.com/money/Reddit