Ah, I’m not a fan of the reddit style. I prefer things more organized. Maybe you’re gearing more towards the younger crowd? The promise of a politics-free zone is what drew me in, but I’m older, prepping for a long time and wouldn’t go on social media if you paid me. 😉
The second option. 🙂 Such as: food/gardening/preserving livestock current events
Are topic subforums being considered?