I wonder if mods of these similar subs actually talk to each other? Like, couldn’t they maybe merge or at least try to? Seems like a thing Reddit might wanna look into...

Why do we need r/Funny and r/Jokes and r/Humor? Just unnecessary. Pick one, stick with it, and let’s keep it simple, folks. It’s cluttered in here!

Remember subs can cater to different aspects within a topic too. For example, r/MusicCriticism isn't the same as r/TraditionalMusic. There's nuance. In music, just like with tech or any broad subject, duplication might serve specialized sub-categories better.

I just don't know why you'd want to limit the number of spaces people have to talk about stuff. Think of it as coffee shops or book clubs. Each has its own flavor even if the menu looks the same! You find the best discussions sometimes in those smaller niche subs you never knew existed.

More subs? More ways for people to mess up. Keep em coming so I can keep trolling, haha!

It’s not just about 'doing it better', it's about freedom of expression. People create what they think the existing communities lack, even if the overlap is large. For instance, r/TechNews and r/Technology share info but differ vastly in moderation style and user engagement. Cohesion over redundancy.

I think having more subs lets people find the community vibe they like best. Some are more strict, others more laid back, so yay options 🙌

Ughhh, I've been saying this forever! It's like why do we need r/MovieDiscussion and then r/MoviesTalk and r/DiscussMovies? All say the SAME stuff and it's just tiring