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Can you promote on r/ADHD?

Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.

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We're an inclusive, disability-oriented peer support group for people with ADHD with an emphasis on science-backed information. Share your stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. Nearly two million users say they 'feel at home' and 'finally found a place where people understand them'.

What its rules say about promotion

AMAs and Research Recruitment Require Approval
See our [verification page](https://www.reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/verification) for instructions. - Ask Me Anything (AMAs) - We will only host AMAs with notable ADHD experts - Research Study Recruitment - We will only approve scholarly research relevant to ADHD. - Proof of academic institution affiliation and IRB approval or exemption is required - Commercial research, Homework help, and class projects will not be approved
No Advertising, Self-Promotion, "I made this," free trials, or feedback requests. No exceptions.
No ads or app promotion. If you made it, work on it, benefit from it, were asked to share it, or know the creator, don’t post it. Free or paid doesn’t matter. No feedback, validation, or “recommendation” posts about it. Disguised or coordinated promotion is still promotion. No loopholes. Violations = permanent ban. **NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.** [Advertising/Self-Promotion](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/about/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_8.3A_no_advertising.2Fself_promotion).
All 12 rules of r/ADHD
  1. Be Civil and Constructive
    Our community works best when everyone supports one another and provides constructive advice. **For more info, please see our wiki entry on [Civility](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_1.3A_be_civil_and_constructive).**
  2. Follow our Posting Criteria
    All posts must be directly related to ADHD, written in English, well-formatted, easily readable, and a minimum of 280 characters long. **For more info, please see our wiki entry on our [Posting Criteria](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_2.3A_posting_criteria).**
  3. Do Not Ask For/Provide Medical Advice
    If you think you may have ADHD (or any other diagnosis) or an issue with your medication, please ask a professional. We can not provide medical advice. **For more info, please see our wiki entry on [Medical Advice](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_3.3A_do_not_provide_medical_advice).**
  4. No Alternative Medication or Substance Misuse
    We only allow discussions of science-backed, evidence-based medication for treating ADHD. - Please see r/leaves or r/petioles if you want support in cannabis cessation or using less cannabis. **For more info, please see our wiki entry on [Alternative Medication](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_4.3A_no_alternative_medication_or_substance_misuse).**
  5. No Faith-Based Practices/Pseudoscience
    Claims that ADHD can be treated or cured through faith-based practices, or recommendations for such practices, are prohibited. **For more info, please see our wiki entry on [Pseudoscience](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_5.3A_no_faith-based_practices.2Fpseudoscience).**
  6. No Anti-Psychiatry/Denialism/Toxic Positivity
    Discussion of disability rights and societal critiques in the context of disabled peoples' experiences are welcome. **For more info, please see our wiki entry [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_6.3A_no_anti-psychiatry.2Fdenialism.2Ftoxic_positivity).**
  7. AMAs and Research Recruitment Require Approval
    See our [verification page](https://www.reddit.com/r/adhd/wiki/verification) for instructions. - Ask Me Anything (AMAs) - We will only host AMAs with notable ADHD experts - Research Study Recruitment - We will only approve scholarly research relevant to ADHD. - Proof of academic institution affiliation and IRB approval or exemption is required - Commercial research, Homework help, and class projects will not be approved
  8. No Advertising, Self-Promotion, "I made this," free trials, or feedback requests. No exceptions.
    No ads or app promotion. If you made it, work on it, benefit from it, were asked to share it, or know the creator, don’t post it. Free or paid doesn’t matter. No feedback, validation, or “recommendation” posts about it. Disguised or coordinated promotion is still promotion. No loopholes. Violations = permanent ban. **NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.** [Advertising/Self-Promotion](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/about/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_8.3A_no_advertising.2Fself_promotion).
  9. We are not a crisis support community
    We cannot help with crises, suicide, or self-harm. If you’re experiencing a crisis or emergency, please seek immediate help. - [Hotlines](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/crisis-hotlines) - [Poison Control: Medication Errors](https://www.poison.org/articles/medication-errors) - [Crisis Guidlines](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_9.3A_crisis)
  10. No Personal Information
    Do not post personal info We have [our own Discord server](https://discord.gg/adhd) with an accountability section. **For more info, please see our wiki entry on [Personal Information](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_10.3A_no_personal_information).**
  11. No Rules Lawyering OR Counter-moderation.
    Any attempts to deliberately counteract the actions of the moderation team may result in a ban. Includes (but is not limited to) reposting removed content, attempting to circumvent AutoModerator or other moderation mechanisms, etc. Rule interpretation and enforcement are at the discretion of the moderators. Don't play Rules Lawyer.
  12. General Guidelines
    - [/r/adhd works best on desktop; Reddit's official apps are broken and we will not support them](https://redd.it/x1psnb). - Use [Reddit Enhancement Suite](https://redditenhancementsuite.com) (browser extension) or a good third-party mobile app - Practice reasonable skepticism. Verify new information with credible sources [General Community Guidelines](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/wiki/rules/#wiki_rule_12.3A_general_guidelines)

What the written rules don't show

  • Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
  • Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
  • The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.

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