I think it’s just so much better of a system where you get to pick your interests(communities) and see everyone inputs and opinions instead of a random feed or picking a few accounts to follow and only see their opinions
Is it engagement? Does Reddit really have any less engagement than Twitter or Instagram?
I think part of it is that most people go to Reddit with a need. Once it’s met, they leave.
Most social media is monetized so they’re incentivized to bait you into engagement.