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Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-11
Can you promote on r/dumbphones?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
What this page is
This page quotes r/dumbphones's rules as ThreadFox read them on 2026-10-11. The quoted text is the community's; the verdict above is our reading of it. Conditions often decide whether a post fits (a required thread, flair, posting day, account age or karma), and r/dumbphones's current rules on Reddit always win over this page.
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A community about dumbphones, dumbed down smartphones, and feature phones. Join the revolution and enjoy the simple life!
What its rules say about promotion
EDC Rules
List all the items you are using from the picture If you are using a smartphone that is dumbed down, please explain that and showcase that you have actually removed the distracting apps. Give detail or context to the EDC instead of just posting a picture. The reason why EDCs are useful is because they allow other users to know what are your use cases If you carry a weapon (living in a dangerous are, war, wildlife, etc.), consider not putting it on the frame. You can mention it on the list of
All 6 rules of r/dumbphones
- Don't ignore the rules or basic etiquette; read the available information (check tabs and side bar)
- Low Effort Links
When posting a link be detailed in your post and add a comment. Explain why it's relevant to the community and summarize the video/podcast/blog in your own words. - Posted without searching first
We get a lot of questions here. We understand that you have a question and want to get an answer. However, most questions have already been answered. If a mod feels like your question was answered already without you first searching for it, the post will be removed. - Check the Pinned Post
You need to read the State of the Dumbphone post and understand some basic matters. Please review it - EDC Rules
List all the items you are using from the picture If you are using a smartphone that is dumbed down, please explain that and showcase that you have actually removed the distracting apps. Give detail or context to the EDC instead of just posting a picture. The reason why EDCs are useful is because they allow other users to know what are your use cases If you carry a weapon (living in a dangerous are, war, wildlife, etc.), consider not putting it on the frame. You can mention it on the list of - Sales
We now have a weekly sales thread. Please use instead of making a post.
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/dumbphones's rule text on 2026-10-11. Rules change and moderators decide: read the current rules before you post. Not affiliated with Reddit or r/dumbphones.