Episode 1: The potato and Reddit

Is this a safe space? Because I have a confession.

I have no idea how to actually use Reddit. 

Honestly, I'm convinced that Reddit is the dark web, or at least an entry point to it. I have stumbled across some bizarre things on Reddit that have me wondering if I should delete the app afterward. Is there a user guide for Reddit? I fear I missed a tutorial video or orientation class on how to use Reddit effectively. 

I have joined one community since downloading the app. I use it mostly to keep up with what's going on in Tallahassee and for the weekly events. I really like it for the cooking subreddits, which I have been exploring more over the past few weeks. This week alone, I explored several of the cultural cuisine subreddits. I'm mostly an observer, choosing not to comment but to sit on the sidelines, taking it all in. Sometimes it can be overwhelming because there are so many people contributing, and it's difficult to find exactly what I'm actually looking for.

I don't know if I will actually keep the app. Okay, I probably will, but I need to figure out all the rules and regulations. I'd love to know about your Reddit experiences and any fun communities you recommend checking out.