The subreddit rule lines marketers skim—and the ones that trigger a ban

The subreddit rule lines marketers skim—and the ones that trigger a ban

Rules often hide the boundary in phrases like “no promotion,” “no unsolicited DMs,” or “links only...” Read the rules, pinned posts, and moderator comments together. When they conflict, follow the strictest interpretation.

Before posting, ask:
• Is this solving a community problem or mainly sending traffic?
• Are links, referral codes, brand names, or lead magnets restricted?
• Does “self-promotion” include comments, profiles, DMs, or AMA answers?
• Is disclosure, flair, or a specific format required?

“Allowed” is usually conditional. A case study may pass only if it teaches a method; a product mention can still be promotional when the lesson is thin. Never move a rejected pitch into DMs or comments: that may be a separate violation.

Save the relevant rule, apply the required flair, remove unnecessary links, and ask moderators a narrow question before publishing if the wording is unclear. Build a history of useful, non-promotional contributions first.

If the post would fit unchanged on a company landing page, rewrite it for the community—or do not post it.