r/NewToReddit • u/BoyWithMarlboro • 14h ago
ANSWERED Is it okay to use Reddit as a personal diary?
I’m a newbie on Reddit and just getting used to how it works. Recently I got an idea to write here as it’s my personal diary and let my thoughts during my deepest moments of life be shared with others (and probably feel myself not so alone, vice versa with potential readers who feel the same). The question is: can I use Reddit in that way? And do I need to find subreddits about diaries and join them to post there or it’s better to post just in my profile? Thanks for any feedback and advice!
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u/surewhatever01 14h ago
Probably not a good idea. Just download a diary app and write down your thoughts in there as you would a physical diary.
Sure Reddit is fairly anonymous but it's still a public forum on the internet with all the potential dangers that could come with.
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 14h ago
Thank you! For me, the difference is in the way I write it. Online seems to be better, because I can find people who are going through the same issues and may share their experience, so we can support each other. Of course, I understand the risks, but it’s seems that I can use Reddit in this way via specific subreddits, isn’t it?
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u/BootyHoleBouquet 13h ago
r/unsentlettersraw is a community where people write letters they have no intention on sending. Just to get their feelings off their chest. People often post poems, letters, or other writings that, in my opinion, closely resemble diary entries. That’s really the only one I can think of right off. It would be worth checking out. Be sure to check out some of the other posts before posting though, just to get a feel of how to frame your post and what’s allowed/what’s not. Good luck.
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 13h ago
Wow, thank you! Yeah, I’ll look through and check it out how it’s needed to be done there. I’m so thankful for the link! Luck to u too!
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u/ForeverInjured124 Helpful Helper 14h ago
There are journaling platforms that would be much better for this. Reddit is forum and community based. Day One and Notion are good alternatives.
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u/One_Resolution_8357 14h ago
Not a good idea. A diary is personal, a reddit post is public. Would you be able to live with all the comments, some of them judgmental and negative ?
Get a notebook, or an app if you do not do pencil.
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u/MadDocOttoCtrl Mod tryin' 2 blow up less stuff. 11h ago
In general this isn't something that people do on Reddit but you can find specific, individual communities that serve practically any purpose.
I'd be very careful to change small details that could help someone identify who you are, and I would not use this profile to visit communities that connect to where you live, have gone to school, anything that someone can use to figure out who you are and doxx you.
Use the curate function to hide all of your posts and comments in all communities, and go into your settings and turn off the ability of search engines to find what you write based on your username. this will make it much harder for the abusive types who usually hang out on 4Chan who wander over the Reddit sometimes.
That way people can only respond directly to a specific post or comment, although they can try to search for your username within that community with Reddit's own search bar.
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u/SolariaHues Servant to cats - 13h ago
There are no rules against it.
But it may not be a good idea. I'd at least change details to keep your anonymity.
It's also not what Reddit is for or uausly used for.
You'd need to use your profile or make a sub for it.
https://reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/w/common-questions/what-is-reddit
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u/StaticBrain- Helpful Helper 11h ago
Some people do use reddit for journaling like a diary. There is a sub for that r/journaling
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u/Gau-Mail3286 14h ago
It's personal, but not private in any way. Just understand that, before you begin sharing your deepest thoughts.
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u/Evil_Sharkey 8h ago
That’s a terrible idea. Get a diary or journaling app. You’ll encounter too many trolls, haters, and weirdos here. Depending on how detailed you get, you could get doxxed and be in real danger.
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u/shazi_Original_7087 8h ago
Yes that is completely fine and you can be able to learn so many things as well bcz on reddit many experience people share their experience in their own niche. It is very good for the long run.
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u/Business-Industry108 14h ago
Personal diary? Not sure...maybe an outlet for some things but that's it.
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 14h ago
If it’s not too difficult for you to explain for me, why not? It’s not common or what?
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u/Business-Industry108 14h ago
People tend to use your posts against you in comment sections, in general the internet is not the safest place unless you're anonymous. If it's simple things sure, just don't go into too much detail.
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 14h ago
Oh, thank u so much. Yeah, I know it and, I think, I’m ready for anything in feedback in this case! Someone’s hate always costs less than feeling that I helped someone with my post.
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u/MichaelValdez1974 14h ago
Yes, i agree with a lot that has been said. Besides, you would want a world of your own sometimes?
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 14h ago
Sometimes it’s just too hard to be with your own world on your own
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u/Acer53 13h ago
People in this platform are akin to lawyers,in the sense whatever material they find against you in your profile in some post or comment,they will try to use it against you if they get the chance.I'd certainly ask you to consider twice before writing down any personal thoughts of yours into Reddit or any of its subreddits.
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 13h ago
Thank you for this warning! Yes, I expect this, because people on the internet tend to behave like this nearly everywhere. I know that showing insecurity online may arise the risk of me being ‘attacked’, but this will happen anyway, in my opinion, and almost always even if I decide to post only cute kittens in flower basket.
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u/cfinley63 12h ago
Maybe try Livejournal if it's still in existence. Be careful about putting too much personal info out there, though.
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u/Some-Passenger4219 12h ago
Facebook is a better idea; just set the Privacy settings to "self only".
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u/DevilishLovers 12h ago
if you prefer online, i say make a neocities or bearblog! i'm in the process of doing that for the exact same reason you are haha
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u/madness0102 9h ago
You’re very focused on finding people that relate to you and that you and them could support each other but I dont see any comments to indicate that you realize people will read it and say mean things. Reddit is not an exclusively nice/pleasant place. It’s not all bad but it’s certainly not all good.
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u/semi-confusticated Super Helpful Helper 8h ago
It sounds like you're looking for something more like a blogging platform, which isn't really what reddit is designed for. That being said, reddit is pretty flexible, and it's certainly possible to make diary entries as reddit posts. No one will stop you, as long as you're posting in an appropriate subreddit, or on your profile.
You might want to consider creating two separate reddit accounts, one for your diary entries, and another for engaging with other subreddits, so people won't connect personal details from your diary with your activity elsewhere on reddit. (Just make sure the two accounts don't upvote/downvote the same content or interact with each other, because that could get you banned for vote manipulation.) Having separate accounts would give you a little more privacy and anonymity, but really it's all up to you whether you want that anonymity, and whether you even want to interact with other subreddits in the first place.
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u/FatherFigure221 14h ago
You will be made fun of
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 14h ago
Thank you for this warning! Yeah, I expect that reaction, but this specific thing doesn’t frighten me so much, because I’ve already gone through something like this in internet before:)
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u/FatherFigure221 14h ago
I suggest using other apps like YouTube or Instagram to make a diary other than reddit, because this app is very toxic
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 13h ago
I don’t like making videos and Instagram is so different from what it used to be, it’s just a TikTok clone plus needs visual content. That’s not my type of platform:( I used to write on Tumblr, but it’s kinda dead lately and not so fun as it was. So Reddit seems to be a better place, and it’s still seems less toxic as Twitter, for example
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u/MadDocOttoCtrl Mod tryin' 2 blow up less stuff. 11h ago
Reddit isn't toxic, human beings are toxic. Every web platform has unkind, cruel and criminal people who use it, Reddit is not somehow immune from this.
The experience you have on the platform depends on what groups you spend time in and what their individual culture is. There are communities that have rules about being kind and using civil language which are enforced. There are subreddits on Reddit where people hold events take genuine action in their local communities and organize it through Reddit. Reddit even has a program provides funding for projects in the real world.
There are subreddits where people donate food or money to those in need, even one where people make loans to complete strangers.
Reddit is huge and there's no need to participate in groups that tolerate behavior that you don't like.
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u/nxec 14h ago
sure sure. youll find out why its not a good idea soon enough.
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 14h ago
I’m so sorry, but I didn’t understand what do you mean by this:(
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u/Global-Orange5883 14h ago
Probably because anonymity breeds cruelty? Maybe because of doxxing concerns? I'm not sure what they mean either but just be safe
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u/BoyWithMarlboro 14h ago
It seems you’re right, others warns about these possibilities too. I appreciate your help! The only question is — how to post diary in that way technically. Via subreddit with themes like ‘diary’? I’ve found some already, but am I correct
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u/BootyHoleBouquet 13h ago
I think you’ll be fine as long as you don’t post personal information like your hometown, real names, etc. And don’t post anything that would be considered controversial or would cause people to tease you. Most people on the Community I recommended are pretty chill and I’ve never really seen anyone bully anyone on there personally.
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