There are no popular social media sites with so many hidden rules, so many wannabe moderators telling you what, when and how often you can post, and name calling and intimidating it's users.
I don't mean to contradict or undermine your point, but you must not have spent much time on Reddit
The early days of reddit were not like that, they kicked in once they had a platform.
And also, you are right, I don't spend time on Reddit
Who knows reddit outside the U.S?
I've been to reddit and I've hated everything about it.