Agree with the comments in this thread. I never browse /r/all anymore but have connected with some small niche communities on reddit that are great.

It is interesting how much the character of the site changed as it has become more popular.

I think you are right, I am complaining mostly about the "front page of the internet" part. I like visiting other subs, and I usually find answers to Google searches there, because some communities are really good.

What also helps a lot is blocking like 10-20 top karma users because most of them earn their karma by reposting other's posts. [1] is where you can find an up to date list of those users. [2] is one of the few LPTs about this.

However, I believe Reddit has since changed something so you can't easily block people anymore. So you probably have to use RES.

[1] https://www.karmalb.com [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/undelete/comments/bdvas9/205990561_...

Ironically I am a big fan of r/wallstreetbets, whose culture is... not quite the same as HN. (PSA: do not go to wallstreetbets.)