I always assumed that it increased engagement. Can’t find what you’re searching for? Put up a post asking (even though someone’s already asked that question 1,000 times).
Step 1: Ask question on Reddit.
Step 2: Be told to Google it.
Step 3: Google it and click link that takes you back to Reddit where someone is asking the same question and being told to Google it.
I always assumed that it increased engagement. Can’t find what you’re searching for? Put up a post asking (even though someone’s already asked that question 1,000 times).
Step 1: Ask question on Reddit.
Step 2: Be told to Google it.
Step 3: Google it and click link that takes you back to Reddit where someone is asking the same question and being told to Google it.