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Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-13
Can you promote on r/DigitalEscapeTools?
Allowed, with limits Its rules allow sharing your own work, with conditions they spell out.
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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What its rules say about promotion
Affiliate Links Allowed (Disclosure Required)
Affiliate links are allowed ONLY IF: You clearly disclose it (ex: “This post contains an affiliate link”) You provide useful information, not just an advertisement Undisclosed affiliate links will be removed.
Developer & Creator Self-Promotion Rules
Developers may promote their tool only if: They clearly state their affiliation They write an informative post (features, demo, screenshots, value) They don’t spam or repost repeatedly Violation = removal.
AI Tools — Disclosure & Quality Standards
AI-related tools are allowed when they provide meaningful value and meet the community's privacy, transparency, open-source, or user-control standards. AI tools must disclose their AI usage and relevant data/privacy considerations. Low-effort AI wrappers and promotional AI spam may be removed.
No Misleading Claims
No fake discounts, exaggerated claims, false privacy promises, or misleading marketing.
What its rules say about AI and bots
AI Tools — Disclosure & Quality Standards
AI-related tools are allowed when they provide meaningful value and meet the community's privacy, transparency, open-source, or user-control standards. AI tools must disclose their AI usage and relevant data/privacy considerations. Low-effort AI wrappers and promotional AI spam may be removed.
All 11 rules of r/DigitalEscapeTools
- Be Respectful
No harassment, insults, hate, or toxic behavior. Treat everyone with respect. Do not post personal information or associate Reddit users with external identities without consent. - Stay On-Topic
Posts must be related to: digital tools privacy tools productivity apps degoogle alternatives open source software software recommendations online security tools Off-topic posts may be removed. - No Spam or Low-Quality Posts
No repetitive posting, link dumping, or low-effort content. Add value to your post (explain the tool, give context, etc.). - Affiliate Links Allowed (Disclosure Required)
Affiliate links are allowed ONLY IF: You clearly disclose it (ex: “This post contains an affiliate link”) You provide useful information, not just an advertisement Undisclosed affiliate links will be removed. - Developer & Creator Self-Promotion Rules
Developers may promote their tool only if: They clearly state their affiliation They write an informative post (features, demo, screenshots, value) They don’t spam or repost repeatedly Violation = removal. - AI Tools — Disclosure & Quality Standards
AI-related tools are allowed when they provide meaningful value and meet the community's privacy, transparency, open-source, or user-control standards. AI tools must disclose their AI usage and relevant data/privacy considerations. Low-effort AI wrappers and promotional AI spam may be removed. - No Misleading Claims
No fake discounts, exaggerated claims, false privacy promises, or misleading marketing. - No Illegal Content
No hacking tools, stolen accounts, cracked apps, or anything illegal. Privacy tools = OK Cybercrime tools = NOT allowed. - Use Descriptive Titles
Titles must describe the tool or topic clearly. No clickbait. - Ask for Help Respectfully
If requesting tools, guides, or recommendations, explain what you need. Low-effort requests may be removed. - Moderator Discretion
Moderators may remove posts that harm the community, regardless of the rule text.
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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