I knew Aaron a little (via mailing lists and stuff).

You are absolutely right that he wouldn't like Reddit in its current shape. But not for the reasons you seem to think.

http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/shifting1

http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/001599

http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/newmccarthy

http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/001606

http://www.aaronsw.com/weblog/001173