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Life & fun · July 10, 2020

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I built Reddit but for research only

I built Reddit but for research only launched on July 10, 2020 with 23 votes, #916 of 4,305 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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AsOne is a research-focused community platform launched in 2020. It functions as a discussion network where users can share and explore academic topics and research findings. The platform is designed for researchers, academics, and people interested in scholarly discourse who want a dedicated space to collaborate and exchange knowledge without the broader social media distractions found on general platforms.

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