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Study: Reddit grows more negative over time as users seek to stand out

Users cite external conditions and satisfaction dynamics

4 Aug 15 7:01 PM · 51d ago · 6 comments · 1 source · development 4 of 5

Commenters suggest the world's current negativity bleeds into Reddit, and that satisfied people simply disengage from discussions rather than contribute positive comments.

Users cite external conditions and satisfaction dynamics
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“Satisfied people have less to talk about so they get done earlier with discussions and tune out faster of participating in them.”

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Joshua Conrad Jackson Incoming Harvard psychology professorJackson et al. Research team

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