[0zemp3c]

THIS!

most of the political/activist/policy-driven discussions on reddit have no impact on the real world and lots of energy is just dissipated into typing that goes in to a db and no further

case in point...most local subs are mobilized against NIMBYs...but NIMBYs tend to voice their concerns at City Council meetings (where it matters), not on the internet...guess who wins?

reddit just takes the energy out of activism and dissipates it

[johnnyanmac]

While I agree, I certainly don't go on reddit expecting political change. It's at best good for awareness, but you can't be stuck on that first step.

To talk about media, hobbies, and maybe even to foster professional skills. I feel those were the most valuable communities.