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Can you promote on r/autism?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.
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Autism news, information and support. Please feel free to submit articles to enhance the knowledge, acceptance, understanding and research of Autism and ASD.
What its rules say about promotion
No Advertising or Promotion
Do not promote, sell, or direct people to anything outside the subreddit. This applies to both paid and unpaid content. Do not: - Sell or promote products/services - Share affiliate, referral, or discount codes - Post crowdfunding or fundraising links - Ask for market research, - Promote or link to your social media, website, app, or brand. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-ten).**
No Politics
Autism-related policy discussion is allowed when it focuses on how laws, budgets, or public decisions affect autistic people and their families. For example, concerns about cuts to medical care or support services. Keep discussion focused on the policy and its impact; do not discuss or promote political parties, political movements or ideologies, or individual politicians. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-eleven/)**
What its rules say about AI and bots
Use AI appropriately
AI is allowed when used as an aid to help write a post or organize your thoughts. Addictions may also be discussed. What's not allowed: - AI used to write the majority or entire post, - AI generated images, - AI accounts - Arguments about the ethics of AI - Comments accusing people of being a bot If you suspect someone is a bot, report the post. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-eight)**
All 13 rules of r/autism
- Be Kind and Respectful
We welcome LGBTQIA+, people of all religions and ethnicities, ages, and abilities. Be civil when talking to others or when talking about them. **We don’t allow**: - bullying - hostility - ignoring a support post because of wording used - hate speech or discrimination This applies to users here, across Reddit, and anyone mentioned in posts. If someone is being mean, report and block. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/be-kind)** - Keep information factual
**Do not** present unverified or false information as fact, or present your personal experience as universal. Well-established autism information does not require sources. Uncommon, surprising, or disputed claims must be supported by reliable scientific sources. Moderators may request sources for any claim. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/misinformation/)** - We can’t give medical advice
**What’s not allowed**: - Posting traits, behaviours or symptoms and asking if it could be autism - Speculating about other people’s diagnoses - armchair diagnosing - Sharing links/results of online autism tests - Sharing/requesting assessment questions or activities - Interpreting or asking others to interpret medical reports/diagnosis papers **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/medical-advice/)** - Respect different support needs and be honest about your diagnosis
Do not: - deny stigmatized traits that can be part of autism (aggressive, violent, or inappropriate behavior, lack of empathy, etc.) - call ppl abusive, manipulative, or lazy for said traits - armchair dx personality disorders or intellectual disabilities - accuse people of faking - lie about your diagnosis - no oppression olympics If you aren’t diagnosed, use “suspecting autism”. **Full explanations and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-four/)** - Keep conflict out of this subreddit
**Do not**: - continue arguments in multiple posts - bring over conflicts from other subreddits - share mod messages or ban screenshots - brag about bans - follow users to argue - call out users, other mods, or subreddits - brigade or manipulate votes Asking someone to explain a joke or a social interaction is fine, venting about someone is not. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-five/)** - Autism is a neurodevelopmental disability
You may describe your own experiences or language preferences, but **may not deny** autism’s status as a disorder or disability, **discourage** evidence-based therapy or services, or **shame others** for needing medical, therapeutic, or government support. The social and medical model co-exist and the denial of one is not helpful. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-six/)** - Follow our Posting Guidelines
**Posts must be related to autism**. We do not allow: - Clickbait titles - Ragebait/Trolling - Memes - Spam/Bot posts - Reposting something a mod has removed - Posting links/images without explaining them - [Stale Topics](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/stale-topics/) **Full explanations and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/posting-guidelines)**. - Use AI appropriately
AI is allowed when used as an aid to help write a post or organize your thoughts. Addictions may also be discussed. What's not allowed: - AI used to write the majority or entire post, - AI generated images, - AI accounts - Arguments about the ethics of AI - Comments accusing people of being a bot If you suspect someone is a bot, report the post. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-eight)** - Research Requests
We do not allow market research. All research requests require moderator approval after submitting, automoderator will remove your post and give you time to make any necessary adjustments until a human mod takes a look. **View the [full guidelines here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/researchers/).** - No Advertising or Promotion
Do not promote, sell, or direct people to anything outside the subreddit. This applies to both paid and unpaid content. Do not: - Sell or promote products/services - Share affiliate, referral, or discount codes - Post crowdfunding or fundraising links - Ask for market research, - Promote or link to your social media, website, app, or brand. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-ten).** - No Politics
Autism-related policy discussion is allowed when it focuses on how laws, budgets, or public decisions affect autistic people and their families. For example, concerns about cuts to medical care or support services. Keep discussion focused on the policy and its impact; do not discuss or promote political parties, political movements or ideologies, or individual politicians. **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-eleven/)** - Online Safety
Hide usernames/subreddit names or other personal information that can identify someone when sharing images. Blur pictures/videos of yourself, anyone else, or media (photos or videos) with children in them. Famous people are not included in this. Do not share: - Full name - Email or Home Address - Selfies - Phone number - or Friend Requests/Ask to DM **Full explanation and examples [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/autism/wiki/index/rule-twelve/)** - Moderator Discretion
Moderators reserve the right to act in the best interests of the subreddit. Not every problem will fit into this list of rules. Mods may need to take action things that aren't listed here. We also give leniency when necessary like if someone has an intellectual disability or has higher needs. If we remove under moderator discretion, we will always leave a reason why. If something seems wrong but doesn’t fit into any of our rules, please use the custom report option or ask in modmail.
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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