How to respond on Reddit without making things worse
The hard part isn't typing. It's knowing what you're walking into. LINA gives you a quick scan (risk, tone, intent, subtext) so you can choose a reply that matches what you actually mean.
What usually goes wrong
- Hot threads reward fast replies, not careful ones.
- Sarcasm and “polite” hostility look similar in plain text.
- Once you’re misunderstood, the pile-on is hard to unwind.
What LINA shows you
Example: a heated AITA-style reply. LINA highlights risky lines, scores reply risk, and suggests clearer rewrites before you post.
r/AmItheAsshole·Posted by u/neighbor_throwaway
WIBTA if I said something about the parking situation?
I mean if you really think that's fair then sure go ahead. Not like anyone else had plans or anything. But you do you.
142 commentsYou’re drafting a reply…
LINA · Quick scan
Reply risk2/3 · Moderate
- Tone
- Passive-aggressive
- Intent
- Signal resentment while sounding reasonable
- Hidden meaning
- Guilt-tripping; dismisses others' needs
Response ideas
- I'm frustrated about the parking situation and want to find a fair arrangement.
- Can we pick a time to talk about how we split the driveway?
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