Yeah, it does seem like it misses the point. The biggest problem I have with Reddit is that most sub-Reddits don't promote high-quality comments, and instead reward jokes and pop-culture references. Fun drinking game: Go on the Men's Fashion Advice sub-Reddit, search for "Bonobos" and take a shot every time the top-rated comment in a post is a joke along the lines of "y u buy clothes from an ape lol"