How Reddit became the most weed-friendly social media platform on the internet

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission.

When you think of Reddit and cannabis, subreddits like r / trees probably come to mind. Cannabis-related topics are most commonly advertised in Reddit subgroups like this one.

The social media platform has one of the most cannabis-accepting audiences. In fact, records show that one of the most popular posts on the site can be found in the r / trees subreddit. The post in question was uploaded by a user describing the meltdown their parents experienced after unknowingly consuming cannabutter. The post has over 3,500 comments and at least 64,000 upvotes. A “no smoking” sign also received over 87,000 upvotes on a Reddit cannabis channel.

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Reddit sees its fair share of trolls, memes, jokes, news updates, and extensive information on a variety of topics. From cannabis to cryptocurrencies, science, and even food. Reddit is a comprehensive platform aimed at a heterogeneous global community.

Cannabis on Reddit

Cannabis has its mini-universe on the Reddit platform. There are hundreds of subreddits devoted to the topic of cannabis. For information on the latest cannabis news, culture, growing techniques, and even quality, fast growing marijuana plants, Reddit users know that it is being provided by various subgroups.

Many even use Reddit to drive traffic to their cannabis websites due to its high performance and wide acceptance of pro-cannabis issues.

For cannabis users and advocates, Reddit serves as a source of fun, networking, tips and most importantly, it provides a kind of weed crisis hotline in case of weed problems.

Conversations in the sub-groups of the mini-discussion vary

Different forms of cannabis posts are received differently and function differently on the website. A good indication of the type of conversations that are usually well received is more or less like the post above.

The site’s conversational feature encourages discussion about cannabis. It requires users to interact with themselves back and forth. Experienced cultivators can share information with newbies on the website or with one another. For newbies to the cannabis scene, it’s like Pandora’s Box, containing almost all of the information on tips, tricks, techniques, processing, and even marketing cannabis plants. There is always room for others to join the cannabis community.

Differentiating Reddit from other marijuana blogs

Reddit has been used for years to please the subcultures, medicine, and hobbies of millions of Redditors around the world. Anyone who has something to say or add to the conversation can do so at any time.

Unlike regular blogs that report cannabis updates in a professional manner and leave very little room for suggestions and corrections, Reddit has an amateur advantage. There is also the anonymity of discussions and contributions.

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Reddit is free to use and users can be assured that there is someone in the subgroups like them with the same budget or skills. At least 90% of the problems and issues related to cannabis have their solutions and tips on various subreddits.

In the event that certain information cannot be found, it is easy to create a new thread asking others to offer useful or practical solutions. On Reddit, most users are ready to share their cannabis experiences, tricks, tips, and general knowledge about the plant and its uses.

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Reddit’s favorite cannabis-related posts

Redditors are always quick to post their cannabis-related updates on cannabis-themed subreddits. Subreddit moderators stay on the ground to make sure everything goes smoothly.

On r / cannabis, the most popular post since the group was founded is less than a year old. It’s a petition uploaded by a user to support suspended track star Sha’Carri Richardson, who was banned from attending the Tokyo Olympics after a positive cannabis test. This petition made waves in the media and was reported by some media houses – proving that subreddits can be a source of weed news.

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On R / Marijuana, the article with the most positive votes is around three years old. The post reflected Senator Bernie Sanders’ support for the decriminalization of all forms of cannabis. Sanders made this statement when running for the presidential election.

On growing R / cannabis, the most popular post can’t come as a surprise because, as the name of the subreddit suggests, it’s all about growing news and tips. The most-read articles show pictures of breathtaking weed gardens and large plants.

The most rated post on r / stonerprotips is a thread on bowl packing tips. The thread is pretty self explanatory.

The post at the beginning of r / mmj was written by a lucky user who had just received their first medical marijuana approval.

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Not everything here is true or accurate

With a platform as porous as Reddit, it’s not uncommon for fake new updates to be uploaded. While moderators act as fact checkers to confirm the authenticity of the information submitted, they cannot see all of them.

Speaking to The Cannigma, the R / cannabis growing host said that the platform’s biggest problems arise when people try to spread false claims and misinformation.

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Novice growers who pretend to be experts and know-it-alls, blogs dropping links with click-bait headlines, users offering wrong solutions, etc. are typical examples of this challenge.

To be on the safe side, users are always advised to research additional information that may seem helpful. Regardless of the day of the Redditor who made the post, try to confirm the dates. Sponsors and brands are now paying creditors to influence and sell their products. This gives other users the wrong impression that the products are good. Fortunately, Google is just a click away.

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Reddit is the social media platform that cares most about cannabis because it gives users the freedom to post whatever they want. However, the platform removes all posts that contain information about buying or selling cannabis products. Even so, Reddit is still the most weed tolerant room.

One Redditor wrote that Reddit probably has more weed users than there are in public. The stigma normally associated with cannabis use is greatly reduced on Reddit, likely because a lot of the Redditors are younger generations.

This article originally appeared on Cannabis.net and was republished with permission.