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Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-07
Can you promote on r/buildmeapc?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
What this page is
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Welcome to /r/buildmeapc! From planning to building; your one stop custom PC spot! If you are new to computer building, and need someone to help you put parts together for your build or even an experienced builder looking to talk tech you are in the right place!... Don't hesitate to message the moderators if you have any build questions, tech issues or queries. We're here to help!
What its rules say about promotion
No Piracy
Do not encourage or promote pirating or any other illegal activity. Any person doing so will have their post removed and be warned once. The next offense is a ban from the sub.
No Affiliate Links
Do not use affiliate links to any stores or distributors. Your post or comment will be automatically removed.
All 4 rules of r/buildmeapc
- Be civil and constructive
Be civil and constructive with your comments and criticisms in the threads. We're all here to help each other, so be nice. - No Piracy
Do not encourage or promote pirating or any other illegal activity. Any person doing so will have their post removed and be warned once. The next offense is a ban from the sub. - No Affiliate Links
Do not use affiliate links to any stores or distributors. Your post or comment will be automatically removed. - No Fundraiser Links
Do not post fundraiser links or ask for money/free parts. No Phishing link as well. This sub is for helping you build your PC, not get money to build it or scamming.
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- Unpublished minimums.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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The verdict is our reading of r/buildmeapc's rule text on 2026-10-07. Rules change and moderators decide: read the current rules before you post. Not affiliated with Reddit or r/buildmeapc.