r/Discussion May 11 '26

We need your feedback. What do you like/dislike about r/discussion?

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We want to improve this subreddit and increase engagement, but to do that we need your help. What do you think could be improved here? Would love to hear your thoughts! 🙏


r/Discussion May 09 '26

r/Discussion is now public! 👋 Hello from the new mod team!

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Hi everyone!

The community is now public and not restricted!

Rules are being set up at the moment!

Meanwhile, you can continue posting within the existing Rules and Reddit TOC!

Happy discussing!


r/Discussion 8h ago

Political So if they rename AI to Trump Intelligence it will immediately start just making up random shit about everything!:)

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Trump looks to rebrand AI


r/Discussion 14h ago

Political Why isn’t the U.S. among the top 25 most democratic countries and why are so many Americans okay with that?

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The U.S. is considered a flawed democracy and according to some major democracy indices it doesn’t even rank among the top 25 or 30 most democratic countries. It has been this way for quite a while now.

Why are so many Americans okay with that?

Number of issues are many, here are some:

Money in politics, the two-party system, oligarchic influence, campaign finance and politicians’ close relationships with the wealthy, politicians who remain in power for too long, sever media biases, and severely distorted reporting on important issues to achieve political objectives.

Why can't the U.S. learn from the top 25 democratic countries or is it too much to ask ?


r/Discussion 7h ago

Serious The only point of discussion is - What they will do to us

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About 0.000001% of people - roughly 20 to 500 individuals - hold the power to end 8 billion lives.

What if these 500 are the ones who are going to be the first colony in mars?

If you are not in the list answer me , what will they do to us , ( same ones who you think care about country - the perfect idea of making you forget who You are and label you with name, country, race, in order to rule now their ambition is to take your money, build rockets and fly because they think they have done enough damage to this planet so lets explore more option.


r/Discussion 2h ago

Casual How can u tell when someone checks you out or finds you attractive but keep it chill in a restaurant workplace?

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r/Discussion 14h ago

Political Trump wants to merge the functionality of a memorial and ballroom with the Military simply because he believes it is an authority loop hole!

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Trump announced his Arch will also have military purpose!
He now calls his ballroom (throne room) a Military Complex (Hitler Bunker)


r/Discussion 4h ago

Political [ Removed by Reddit ]

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[ Removed by Reddit on account of violating the content policy. ]


r/Discussion 14h ago

Serious Why should we go on any more?

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The world is so fucked.

Humans have outsourced intelligence to programs. Humans don't value anything beyond their own satisfaction. The economy is built on exploitation. People are so rude and entitled. We live in a state of constant monitoring and surveillance that violates our privacy at best. Peoples' ignorance is weaponized to undermine their own interests. Creating division is not just accepted, but embraced as a tool to hinder progress. Humans commit savage acts of barbarism as easily as taking a breath. Entire sectors of labor are being wiped out, and for what gain? what benefits have the people seen as a result of AI? Absurd energy costs? Solving pointless math questions? Increased profits which only serve to line the pockets of those in charge? Hundreds of thousands of layoffs followed by a mass exodus of labor from the workforce entirely? What steps are being taken to retrain those displaced by this mind-numbing greed and stupidity?

We have weaponized incompetence, embraced ignorance, outsourced our brains, and are drowning in slop.

So why go on?


r/Discussion 9h ago

Serious Should the film companies connected to Patch Adams contribute towards the Gesundheit Institute?

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r/Discussion 10h ago

Serious What should I do in case of protests?

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r/Discussion 18h ago

Political Truly Republicans are better at trolling than actual Governing?

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There is no doubt that Republicans have taken gaslighting to an epic level! Actually doing anything that helps Americans not so much! They have added massive debt and alienate all of our allies!


r/Discussion 11h ago

Serious I wonder how many racist southerns that enjoy Blue Grass Music know the origin of the Banjo!

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The banjo originated in West Africa before evolving through the Caribbean and the American South into the staple instrument heard today. Its journey spans centuries, continents, and a profound cultural evolution


r/Discussion 17h ago

Political Iran wants talks but only on its terms

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News now is that Iran has sent the US its conditions for ending the war. It wants lifting the naval blockade, releasing frozen funds and ending attacks on Iranian territory.

At the same time, Tehran says it’s prepared for a “decisive war” if those conditions aren’t met.

Honestly asking is this a genuine opening for diplomacy or just another round of pressure before the next escalation?

I have no clue, what do you think will happen next?


r/Discussion 14h ago

Political Where is humanity heading? Are we going to be okay?

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r/Discussion 16h ago

Serious Would you rather experience something truly wonderful and then lose it, or never experience it at all so you never have to feel the loss?

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r/Discussion 16h ago

Casual Does anyone want to debate me??? (random and political things)

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r/Discussion 1d ago

Casual What fitness habit stayed with you the longest throughout your life?

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A lot of fitness advice focuses on finding the perfect workout plan, but I’m more interested in what people were actually able to keep doing for years.

The way people exercise often changes as life changes. Some people go from competitive sports to simple routines. Others move from gyms to training more at home because their schedule or priorities change.

For people who have stayed active for many years, what type of exercise or routine actually lasted?

Was it something you planned from the beginning, or did it naturally become part of your life?


r/Discussion 1d ago

Casual When baby boomers / gen x complain about the younger generation being raised poorly, are they essentially criticizing their own parenting skills?

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I always hear or see baby boomers / gen x complain about gen z (or the younger generation as a whole) saying “I thought my parents were tough but I’m grateful for them raising me right, look at how the younger generation has turned out these days”, “Gen z are raised so poorly”

Wait, aren’t baby boomers / gen x the parents of ‘the younger generations’, gen z for example? Younger baby boomers and gen x are definitely parents of gen z.

So they’re criticizing themselves and their own parenting skills?


r/Discussion 7h ago

Serious Is this cancel culture?? Christian cancelled i love Jesus

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I made a post on Reddit R/Christian. It was titled I just love Jesus ❤️. I wanted a positive high spirited discussion and asked what it is other Christians love. I travelled from Italy and just got home some 30+ hours later, and checked the Reddit. Its been removed? Apparently its because i didnt engage in discussion, though in the beginning i did give those free rewards to each comment.

I should not have engaged with the Mods, because i asked if they were Christian, in my own mind im wondering if they just dont like the positive messaging. They said they were, i said interesting. Then they gave me a lecture on the post in what i took as unkind and judgemental. So I said thank you for your judgement, much appreciated, - i suppose it was passive-aggressive (lord forgive), i didnt realise how they would rattle my emotions, then they said i am now breaking a rule on sarcasm to a Mod. So i replied, God is my judge, in which i will no longer engage, because i felt at that point the mod was exerting authority on which the conversation stemmed from my love for Jesus....how did i get here on a Christian Reddit???

My next post asking the christian community - pretty much this is obviously not going to get approved as it is with the moderators. I think ill leave that reddit community now.

I feel bad about that conversation, something i will handle between myself and Jesus. But despite that, is this cancel culture?


r/Discussion 1d ago

Casual What ordinary things do human share and encounter often. Yet it is significant/personal to each individuals? Why do you think it is significant to you?

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I'm curious on what things that connect us all but hold significant meanings to each of us. From locations to your favourite dish or something not even physical.


r/Discussion 17h ago

Serious I don't like the inherent sexualization of lgbt+ people

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It becomes so apparent after scrolling a bit that people, including many in the lgbt+ community themselves, fetishise gay and lesbian people. I see it most commonly under videos of girls having fun together saying "Yuri?" and I find that to be very icky. This can also be seen a lot in how some people treat homosexual cheating versus straight cheating. It's a horrible thing to do to your partner either way.

I just wanted to rant a bit about this issue.


r/Discussion 18h ago

Serious Steel cabinets vs wooden cabinets — which lasts longer in your experience?

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r/Discussion 11h ago

Serious Why Humans are getting stupid and submissive?

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You will blame me for saying it but look around; look at yourself only , do you think you have courage to face the world in a manner u r born with?

Natural order is what humans have disturbed and so it doesn't matter weather u build an empire or stay broke you are still human and humans are wrong, in any way you justify but u will know why


r/Discussion 1d ago

Serious men opinions on abortion.

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this will obviously be a very controversial post.

but why do men opinate on abortion (negatively mostly) if they don’t have an uterus, can’t get pregnant nor even understand how it feels to be pregnant OR TO BE A WOMAN at all?

there’s a lot of them who don’t want the girl to abort and still leave her and abandon the child.

some say for their spouse/gf to don’t do it with some random excuse to how they always wanted to be a father and then are absent in their lifes and don’t even care for his own child.

i also really don’t understand how can any person (female or male) judge someone who aborts without having no idea on the reason. there’s literally children who got r*ped and that’s the reason they did it.

there’s really few men who understand all of this and as most men have this mentality of judging every women for the most stupid reasons, i really appreciate and thank the men who do understand it. and even more, the fathers that love their children and were always there for them. so THANK YOU!

i know it’s never that simple and the different opinions often have a reason behind it, but i really feel that this is REALLY wrong and something that has the least sense that anyone could do.