RD Source reference
Reddit source reference
A documented source family note for Radar Six classification: match keys, observation methodology, method limits, cadence expectations, aging policy, and bounded freshness evidence.
Observation methodology
What this source family can show.
Reddit is treated as a community reaction surface. Radar Six uses it to separate first reactions, moderator pushback, and source-chain repetition from the underlying claim.
Canonical match keys
Classification rule
Rows are classified into Reddit when the raw source key matches one of these canonical aliases.
Strengths
Best use
- Thread velocity can show when a topic reaches the enthusiast core.
- Comment pushback often exposes weak sourcing quickly.
- Cross-thread repetition helps identify source-chain compression.
Method limits
Where this surface can mislead.
- Karma incentives can make ordinary repetition look like evidence.
- Reposts often arrive after a claim has already moved elsewhere.
- A small set of high-volume users can distort the apparent center of attention.
Cadence expectations
Expected rhythm
Continuous surface activity, with heavier US evening behavior.
How observations age
Aging policy
A Reddit observation is strongest inside the 24h window and becomes background context after the 7d feed window.
Freshness evidence
Current dry-mode posture
- 24h observations
- 24h observations: 15.
- 7d observations
- 7d observations: 21.
- Last observed
- Last observed: .
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