A Redditor is a ruthless assassinator of average comments. You didn't add anything substantial to the discussion? Downmodded. You failed to back up your argument or opinion with several thoughtful paragraphs of information and explanation? Downmodded. You jokingly replied to someone, without coming up with a particularly witty repartee? Downmodded. The only ones who manage to thrive in such an environment are among the most intellectual and quick-witted commenters on the Internet.
A YouTuber, on the other hand, would probably be intimidated by all the big, scary words I just used, such as "repartee," "substantial," and "paragraphs." While a Redditor can eloquently present evidence that humans have evolved from a common ancestor of modern African apes, a YouTuber himself is evidence that others have not yet managed to do so. Most YouTubers will view a comment that consists of a single line of dialogue taken directly from the video as the epitome of wit, particularly if it's followed by a primitive two-character emoticon.
(from xkcd.com)Here's how Reddit vs. YouTube will work. Each post will showcase a YouTube video that has become popular on Reddit. Below the video will be some of the most clever comments from the video's Reddit page, and some of the most doltish drivel from the video's YouTube page. It will then be up to the readers to decide (via poll) who is more entertaining: the Brightest of the Bright, or the Dimmest of the Dim.
Commenters, prepare for war!
Commenters, prepare for war!
