As a sidenote, I quit Reddit a couple years ago as the signal:noise gradually gave way and it became more and more filled with "puns" that weren't funny and less filled with smart people talking about interesting things.

Only recently have I started going back - because /r/IAmA/ has had some really, really good and informative entries in it. For Reddit refugees, it might be worth going back to have a look. There's still lots of goofy new Reddit banter in there, but it's reminiscent of some of the older thoughtful discussions that were once had.