When I joined reddit some 3 years ago, I was a Digg user that wanted fresher content. Eventually reddit's minimalist style converted me, since all the Digg content was showing up on reddit.
Coincidentally, I'm seeing myself frequenting HN more often to read actual content, instead of sifting through tons of memes and pictures. HN is also starting to display content faster, which doesn't really mean anything unless you like shouting 'First' in comment pages (even more so now that I'm working, so by the time I visit both sites, the stories are posted).
The community of reddit is nice, doubly appealing when you are having fellow celebrities among your members; however, with the influx of people, it becomes difficult to feel like you are actually contributing.
Coincidentally, I'm seeing myself frequenting HN more often to read actual content, instead of sifting through tons of memes and pictures. HN is also starting to display content faster, which doesn't really mean anything unless you like shouting 'First' in comment pages (even more so now that I'm working, so by the time I visit both sites, the stories are posted).
The community of reddit is nice, doubly appealing when you are having fellow celebrities among your members; however, with the influx of people, it becomes difficult to feel like you are actually contributing.