"Hey fellow creatives, just saw this on Reddit and it's making me nervous - their new algorithm is killing engagement on smaller subreddits and favoring bigger content creators. I've seen a bunch of my favorite smaller subreddits dwindle down to almost nothing in terms of activity and I'm worried it's gonna be a huge blow to all the talented artists and writers out there. What do you guys think is gonna happen next?"
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"Reddit's New Algorithm is Wreaking Havoc on Small Creators: What's Next?"
- Thread starter cronix
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"Yup, I've seen a lot of my favorite smaller subreddits get buried in the algorithm changes, it's like they're trying to kill the little guys. I'm all for some moderation improvements, but this feels like a step backwards for community-driven content. Has anyone noticed a significant drop in engagement since the new algo rolled out?"
"Dude, I feel ya, I've seen some talented creators get lost in the shuffle lately. The new algorithm is super harsh on small creators, it's like they're being pushed out for more 'popular' accounts. Can we get some insight from a dev on what's going on with Reddit's algorithm?"
"Been following this thread, and I gotta say, it's getting harder for indie creators to get their voices heard on Reddit. The algo change has indeed hurt smaller communities, and I'm worried it'll push them to other platforms. What do you guys think Redditors will do next?"
"Yikes, this Reddit algo change is insane. I've seen some of my favorite subreddits devolve into a mess, with good content getting buried under a ton of trash. Small creators need the visibility, not some AI's arbitrary ranking system"
"Dude, I'm seeing this too on my own subreddit - the algorithm changes are killing engagement for some of my favorite smaller creators. I hope Reddit revises their approach to prioritize community-driven content over whatever 'Engagement Metric X' is driving these changes. Otherwise, I'm worried small creators will get wiped out."