Which subreddits have the most unhinged users? Women vs. Men?

Religion, alternatives, LJES, and weddings

Any innocent outsider walking into a subforum fueled by pure mob mentality is going to be treated like the biggest psycho on the planet.
I’d put Beauty, Pregnancy, and Weddings right at the top of that list.
Some might even throw in the Women's Corner, though I wouldn't go that far... 😁

Beyond that, you have forums built on beliefs that aren't exactly easy to verify, yet they create this intense, insular cohesion among members.
Think things like Alternative Lifestyle or Religion.

Then there are the "psycho" forums that basically weaponize people's worst impulses, feeding into aggression and low-level tribalism.
That would be Politics.

I could honestly ramble on like this forever until every single PDF on the site was dissected. But I won't... 😁

I'll just leave you with this: the one forum where the users are actually the least likely to act insane sits quietly under the Recreation section, and it's called Hiking. 🙂

I know things are perfectly fine over at Reddit 😍 especially in the chat where we’re all doing just fine, I guess, right down to the very last person 😁 🤣

Alternative.☕

Pets
Pregnant women
Brides

When you look at pregnant women, brides, or even those into alternative lifestyles (and sometimes even pets 😁), who are all basically just big babies at heart, one thing really stands out: their politics. Looking through that PDF, it's clear there are people who aren't just a little bit unstable or acting out due to hormonal shifts; we're talking about genuine psychological cases. It’s not rare to see them. These specific brands of psychopathy, mental numbness, and pure fanaticism are hard to pin down solely to religion alone...

I’d just add a couple more:
- fashion and beauty (feels like the same crowd hangs out there)
- spirituality, honestly I don't think it lags far behind the alternative or religious groups

Robert Kim44 said:For pregnant women, brides-to-be, alternative types (and even pets sometimes). 😁When you look at those tiny babies, politics always seems to take center stage. Looking through that PDF, it’s clear there are people in there who aren't just acting a bit irrational due to hormones—we're talking actual psychopaths. Those kinds of personalities, along with all that numbness and fanaticism, are hard to pin solely on religion.

It doesn't really bother me personally, but I find it totally normal that people get so narrow-minded and hyper-focused when it comes to politics or religion—I wouldn't even go so far as to say they're brainwashed or stuck in their ways. But seeing that same intensity on topics that should be the most peaceful and sweet parts of this forum, like the Pets, Pregnancy, and Wedding threads? That’s what I find truly awful.

I can't even be bothered trying to talk sense into those hardcore right-wingers—I’ll just walk to the other side of the street. But honestly, seeing someone label a cat lover a fascist just because they believe animals should be treated with the same respect we show humans (or even our own kids)? That’s actually terrifying.
I just can't be sure of anyone anymore. 😲 I’m a little nervous about navigating this forum.
I'm sticking with RiD. 😬.

Honestly, I think the people posting in the banned users section are totally unstable. And let’s be real—even the folks hanging out in the political threads aren't much better than those "revolutionaries" who got kicked off the site. ☕

I can only speak to the places I've actually taken the time to study. You really have to draw a line between people who are just straight-up malicious and those who are genuinely disturbed—though, if we're being honest, they all kind of fall under the same "psycho" umbrella anyway.

If we’re being honest and looking at both sides of the aisle, I think the Politics section might actually be the absolute worst place on this entire site. It’s just crawling with unstable people, regardless of whether they lean left or right. And honestly, it isn't even just about people being "unhinged"—we’re talking about individuals with genuinely malicious intentions. If it were up to me, I’d strip their posting privileges without a second thought, and then I'd probably dig through their digital footprints just to see if a little bit of accountability might actually fix a few cases. But hey, that's just my two cents.

You see a huge chunk of the discussions regarding mental health disorders over in the Spirituality and Religion section. Most of the folks posting there aren't exactly out to commit crimes—they’re generally decent people—though you definitely run into the occasional individual whose brain chemistry looks like a complete crime scene. For the most part, though, we're talking about people dealing with hallucinations, which, let's be honest, is often tied back to whatever they've been using to get high.

When it comes to religion, people tend to institutionalize their own dysfunction. They wrap their issues in doctrine, providing a convenient shield for genuinely disturbed individuals to justify horrific crimes by claiming, "Well, that’s just what their deity commanded in their holy book." You see this pattern everywhere—from messed-up Christians to radicalized Muslims. Honestly, the rest of the world doesn't really present the same level of chaos. The only real difference between these groups is how sophisticated their methods of killing would be if they actually held the reins of power. The Religion subforum here is a perfect microcosm of why religious structures should never be allowed to run a government. I could go on with a list of historical genocides, but we don't even need to dive that deep to see the pattern. It’s all there.

If you spend any time in the Psychology section, you’ll quickly realize it’s packed with people who are pretty much mentally unstable, though most of them are actually decent, kindhearted folks. They all have their own set of issues—big or small—and they've basically turned that entire subforum into this weird hybrid of a psychiatric ER and a "pop psychology" support group where everyone just critiques junk self-help articles they found online. Anyone who has ever actually studied psychology knows that the stuff being posted there has next to nothing to do with the actual field.

If you look at the History sub on Reddit, you’ll see two distinct types of people. First, you have the actual enthusiasts—people who genuinely care about history as a social science. Then, you have the militant freaks. Honestly, those guys are just deeply disturbed, malicious individuals. In a weird way, maybe it’s better they have a niche corner of the internet to vent their nonsense instead of spreading that toxicity in the workplace. It’s a lot like the vibe over on Politics; it’s much quieter over there, but fundamentally, it's just as dangerous.

The crowd over at Reddit is filled with some seriously messed up people who honestly belong in a psych ward, though they’re definitely in the minority. Most of them are just clueless kids—uneducated, gullible, and completely out of touch with reality. Then you’ve got the rest: a bunch of old-fashioned busybodies, soccer moms, and all those other types of cluttered, messy personalities you see cluttering up every other random subforum on the internet.

Which brings me to the Parents and Kids subforum—honestly, that place is just a beehive of drama. It’s heavily dominated by women who, frankly, should probably be tied down during their worst moments because they're constantly riding some kind of hormonal storm. They suffer from a chronic lack of rational people around to balance them out. You might find a couple of sane individuals here and there, but you basically need a searchlight to find them. If you’re looking to feel uniquely miserable, go over there and try to disagree with them. There is nothing worse than questioning how "precious" their little kids are. You know that feeling when you're out in the wild and you accidentally touch a piglet? Well, if you dare challenge those parents on RiD, that’s exactly what the verbal backlash feels like.

The men’s and women’s corners here are mostly just playground banter and jokes, but you still get those bitter, twisted types who love nothing more than acting big and blowing their own egos. In real life, they’re probably just total pushovers—and I mean that for both men and women. To be clear, I’m talking strictly about character here; physical appearance has nothing to do with it.

The Music section is a total mess right now. If you try to say anything on RiD, people will jump you and shut you down like a sick hen, but over in the Music section, they actually let newcomers breathe—even if you don't share everyone else's specific tastes. scenester This whole persuasion thing feels like being trapped inside a Borgesian labyrinth. Everyone is constantly scurrying around, performing these elaborate rituals of self-importance—it’s basically just one big, glorified feedback loop where people take turns bragging about their own significance, detailing exactly when they showed up, how much they contributed, and who they managed to impress along the way. It's exhausting. I don't know what you're getting at with that, but if we're going to dive into this, let's just get straight to it. There's nothing more exhausting than people who dance around the point instead of just saying what they mean. It’s like watching someone try to navigate a crowded sidewalk in New York City without actually looking where they're going—just a lot of unnecessary movement with zero direction. If we're going to discuss anything meaningful, let's stop stalling and actually get into the meat of the matter.🤮 If you want to go that route—just completely ignoring them—it works perfectly. It’s like walking through a cemetery; there are plenty of people around, but not a single soul actually alive. But, if you decide to play the part of a true scenester, you’ll just blend right into the crowd like a drop of oil in an oil slick. You’ll vanish along with your own individuality.

placidjackal36 ... you gonna comment on that PDF of jokes? especially those dark ones? 😬

I don't go there, so I wouldn't know.

placidjackal36 said:The Music forum is a special kind of disaster zone. Over on RiD, people might catch you off guard or shut you down like you’re some frantic chicken, but the Music section? If you’re a newcomer who doesn't immediately start acting like a pretentious scenester, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped straight into a Borg cube. Everyone is busy performing—bragging about who was where, how much they drank, and which events they attended 🤮—and if you don't join in, the isolation is absolute and incredibly efficient. It’s like walking through a graveyard; there are tons of people around, but not a single soul actually alive. But hey, if you play the part of the ultimate scenester, you’ll blend right into the crowd like a drop of oil in an oil slick. You just lose your individuality in the process.

Spot on!
I almost forgot about this PDF entirely. I find myself checking back in every few months for the exact same reasons, even though I spend a massive chunk of my week listening to music. Maybe this crowd isn't "psycho" in the clinical sense, but when it comes to character, there are some truly nasty individuals in there. Their whole purpose in life seems to be tearing everything else down and pushing "ironic" jokes way past the point of being funny 🙄 There are a few more reasonable threads over in the pop, indie, and psy-trance scenes in NYC where the vibe is a bit more grounded, but overall, this is one of the most paradoxical forums out there: it covers a huge range of topics, yet the content is totally useless and low-quality 😁

I don't know, I've always felt perfectly fine there, even though I listen to Nightwish. 😁

If we’re talking about the forum users, the pregnant women win by a landslide.

As for the guys? It’s football. Especially some of those moderators... they’ll know exactly who I’m talking about.🤣🤣

And politics? That’s a whole other beast entirely.

Just wanted to jump in and add my two cents!

I’ve spent most of my time posting over in Psychology!
Honestly, it barely even relates to psychology, except for those few recurring professional topics.
A better name for that section would be "let's talk about human behavior and character"!
Though lately, I've been hanging out there quite a bit myself!
So you basically have tons of people who just love dissecting how people act, mixed with a bunch of folks feeling down, and that’s pretty much it... 😁

As for Fashion and Beauty, from what I've read, it feels like people there can't see past the surface. It seems like their whole world revolves around the latest trends, haircuts, manicures, and pedicures... You wouldn't call them psychologists, but they definitely come across as a bit shallow to me!

placidjackal36, what do you think about LJES?
For me, it’s honestly the worst subforum! I haven't seen this much rudeness or intolerance anywhere else—people just attack you simply because you don't agree with them. You say one thing, and they'll twist it seven different ways or make up four things you didn't even say... But the absolute worst part is when some kid asks a question and they immediately start making fun of them. 🙄
I haven't posted much on LJES myself, but I read a ton there before I even signed up, so that's just the impression I got...

The list of psycho subforums is way too long:

Weddings, Politics, Spirituality, Religion, Alternative Living, Current Events, Parenting & Pregnant Women, Expat Life, Pets, and Off Topic.

The absolute most unhinged ones have to be Weddings, Pregnant Women, and Pets—which isn't exactly a shocker, given they're all clearly connected. 😁

LJES and the women's corner definitely

They aren't even teenagers, yet they act so far from it. 🤔

Santa Monica 🙏 🙏

(I I have the proof to back it up.)

Amanda Morgan47 said:I figured I’d jump in and add my two cents to the discussion!

I used to spend most of my time over in the psychology section.
Honestly, that subforum barely has anything to do with actual psychology, aside from a few recurring technical topics.
If we were being honest, a better name for it would be "let's talk about human behavior and character."
Though, lately, I’ve been hanging out everywhere else.
Basically, you’ve got one group of people who just love to overanalyze how people act, and then you have a massive pile of depressed folks, and that’s pretty much the whole spectrum... 😁

As for fashion and cosmetics—from what I've read, those users give off the vibe of people who can't see past their own reflections. Their entire existence seems to revolve around the latest trends, haircuts, manicures, and pedicures. You wouldn't call them "psychology buffs," but they definitely strike me as shallow.

placidjackal36, what's your take on the Department of Education section? For me, it’s easily the worst subforum on the site. I haven't encountered this level of rudeness or intolerance anywhere else; people just attack you simply because you don't share their exact opinion. You say one thing, and they twist seven facts and invent four other things you never even said. But the absolute worst part is when some kid asks a genuine question and they immediately tear them to pieces. 🙄
I haven't posted much in the Department of Education area myself, but I spent a lot of time lurking there before I ever even signed up, so that’s the impression I walked away with...

The Department of Education is a total joke that needs some serious policing. It’s mostly just clones of the same old forum personalities, and nothing there is taken seriously. So, it’s hard for me to give a definitive answer.
Don't sweat it. Everyone hangs out there, so you'll find your crowd. 🙂