This is a simple reddit2nntp gateway server that lets you use a newsreader to follow discussions on reddit. The intention is for you to run it locally, tell your newsreader to connect to localhost, and subreddits will appear as newsgroups!
Some clients need the server to be first taught about the subreddits you want to read so they can be added to the database. You only need to specify them on the command line one time:
Start Thunderbird, go to menu -> Account Settings -> Account Actions -> Add Other Account. The Account Wizard appears.
Select Newsgroup account, Next, your name and email address can be whatever as they aren't used (but must look like an email address), Next. Newsgroup Server should be 'localhost', Next, Account name can be whatever you like, Next, Finish.
The account with your given name should appear in the Account Settings sidebar. Click on Server Settings and change the port number to 8119. Close the account settings window.