Support thread
Before
I'm sorry you're going through this. It sounds like a really difficult and emotionally complex situation.
After
man that sounds brutal. i don't think you're overreacting here.
Reddit-native replies
Paste a draft or thread context and turn the reply into something shorter, more direct, and less like an assistant trying to be helpful.
Support thread
Before
I'm sorry you're going through this. It sounds like a really difficult and emotionally complex situation.
After
man that sounds brutal. i don't think you're overreacting here.
Opinion thread
Before
While I see where you're coming from, I respectfully disagree with the premise of your argument.
After
i get the point, but i don't think that's actually what's happening here.
Advice thread
Before
You may want to consider having an honest conversation and establishing clearer expectations.
After
i'd be direct once. if they dodge it again, that's kind of your answer.
It usually has a clear opinion, a little specificity, and no forced conclusion. It should match the thread instead of sounding like a generic advice column.
Yes, but it works best when the goal is a comment or reply. For long posts, use it to tighten the voice and remove the parts that sound too formal.
Only when it fits. The point is not to fake internet slang; it is to avoid the over-polished voice that gets called out.