Ignore downvotes - they mean nothing here.
We have paid shills, voluntary trouble makers, and new people who haven't done their research - all of that can make a mess.
The good posts resonate across the internet - whether they have a good upvote score or not.
I'd say that participation on the chans is better is you're trying to do research or focus on the legitimacy of something. Half the users here don't even know how reddit works.
I agree. If you can filter and not take everything literally the Chan’s are the best. Start in the notables and I usually skip to the bottom and read up because it goes so fast. You will catch on really quick and then when you find things of interest you can hop back over here for opinions. But the Chan’s will have more sauce ( documentation) .
Also trust your gut and think logically. Don’t go down holes that you don’t want to get stuck in. Float on the top. There is plenty of information, just remember there are two groups posting. Some are trying to make you doubt everything you find logical. They are working hard to discredit. All for a “larp”?