2020-2021 MAVS NEWS: Archived

[SleepingHero]

I have to confess, I've never really delved into the world of Reddit. Is there a thriving Mavs community there?

You're living in bliss if you haven't delved into Reddit. Steer. Clear. 

There is a dedicated Mavs forum, and it has grown substantially ever since Luka was drafted (It's now at 100K members from 50K since 2018). Big number, but there are only ever 40-50 comments on any one post usually unless it's a trade rumor. So it's not this massive mecca of Mavs fandom.  

Further, the average user are the most causal of fans. It is NOT the place to get any sort of in-depth analysis or any sort of constructive commentary. I frequently see posts that indicate to me the average user there are either new fans or are fair-weather. Stuff like "Fire Rick" after a loss (that isn't said ironically), or "Who's Bernard James/Maurice Ager/Devean George" to suggest they've only seen DSJ highlights. 

Finally it is legit like a hivemind. Once you're there long enough you begin to notice trends in what is usually said in threads in order to get the most upvotes. Over and over again. The same stuff. And it's usually so reactionary too. I liken Reddit NBA/Mavs stuff to basically IFunny. It's made to literally turn your brain off and to pretend like you're 7 years old. If you have absolutely nothing else and are trying to kill time it's a good resource if you're hunting for a basketball fix (I only ever browse in waiting rooms or the bathroom). 

So my suggestion is to steer clear. I remember your critiques of the Locked On Mavs podcast and Reddit echoes a lot of those same issues, except amplified.