Reddit has grown from a network of niche communities to the "front page of the Internet." The social news site, which received 47 million visitors last month, has become a voice to be reckoned with on the web. Users have discovered new talent and kept politics in check -- among many other important moments.
This Is How Reddit Was Born
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Christine Erickson
Christine Erickson was a List Editor at Mashable's New York headquarters, where she wrote strategic content and assisted with regular editing. She was with Mashable for four years after joining in 2011 as an editorial intern.Christine received a B.A. in English, specializing in Media Studies, from Virginia Commonwealth University. Before moving to New York, she was editor-in-chief of the student magazine, and covered culture for local publications in Richmond.Christine is a Brooklynite, GIF-maker, horse enthusiast and says "y'all" a lot.
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