View Counting at Reddit

6/23/2017

This blog post discusses the implementation of view counting on Reddit, a popular social media and discussion platform. It explains how Reddit has traditionally avoided displaying view counts on posts, instead focusing on engagement through upvotes, downvotes, and comments. The article discusses the reasons behind this decision, including concerns about vote manipulation and gaming the system. However, it also highlights the growing interest in view counts among Reddit users and the potential benefits of transparent view counting. The post concludes by announcing Reddit's plans to experiment with displaying view counts on a limited basis, seeking feedback from the community to shape future implementations.

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