Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/Businessideas?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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Honest feedback on business ideas. Post your idea with real detail, get told what's wrong with it (and what might work). No self-promotion, no polls, no AI-generated posts, no "what business should I start?" with zero context. Use a flair. Follow the template. Search before posting.
What its rules say about promotion
Rule 1: No Self-Promotion or Link Drops
Posts or comments whose primary purpose is driving traffic to your site, app, newsletter, YouTube channel, course, or Discord No linking your own product as a "resource" in someone else's thread, or Affiliate Links of any kind.
Rule 7: Disclose Your Position
If you have a financial interest in something you're discussing (you work there, you're an investor, you sell a competing product), disclose it. Failure to disclose = permanent ban.
All 8 rules of r/Businessideas
- Rule 1: No Self-Promotion or Link Drops
Posts or comments whose primary purpose is driving traffic to your site, app, newsletter, YouTube channel, course, or Discord No linking your own product as a "resource" in someone else's thread, or Affiliate Links of any kind. - Rule 2: Minimum Effort Required
Every post must demonstrate that you've done some thinking before asking the community to do thinking for you. Auto-remove triggers: Posts under 150 words (excluding flair-specific templates) Posts with no body text (title-only) "What business should I start?" without specific constraints, skills, or context "Is this a good idea?" with a one-sentence description The test: Could a stranger give you useful, specific feedback based on what you wrote? If not, it's too vague. - Rule 3: Use the Right Flair
Posting templates are recommended. You don't have to follow it rigidly, but your post must cover the key elements. Posts without flairs or with obviously wrong flairs will be removed and you'll be asked to repost. - Rule 4: Constructive Feedback Only
What's not allowed: "This will never work" without explaining why Personal attacks on the poster "Just Google it" or similarly dismissive responses Sarcasm as a substitute for critique What IS expected: If you think an idea is flawed, explain the specific flaw (market size, unit economics, competitive moat, customer acquisition, etc.) If you have experience that's relevant, share it Ask clarifying questions before dismissing - Rule 5: No "Idea Guy Looking for a Developer" Posts
This is not a co-founder matching sub. Posts that are essentially "I have an idea, who wants to build it for equity" will be removed. If you're looking for a co-founder, try r/cofounder or similar subs. You CAN discuss the challenge of finding technical co-founders, building without code, etc. as a topic. - Rule 6: No Surveys or Research Requests Without Mod Approval
Academic researchers, students, and market researchers must message the mods before posting surveys. We'll approve legitimate ones and flair them appropriately. Unapproved surveys will be removed. - Rule 7: Disclose Your Position
If you have a financial interest in something you're discussing (you work there, you're an investor, you sell a competing product), disclose it. Failure to disclose = permanent ban. - Rule 8: English Only, No AI-Generated Posts
Posts must be in English. Posts that are clearly generated wholesale by ChatGPT/Claude/etc. with no human editing or original thought will be removed. Using AI as a tool to help structure your thinking is fine...having it think for you is not.
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