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Can you promote on r/espresso?

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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The place to discuss the beans, brewing, and tools used to make the style of coffee known as "espresso", and all the forms it takes. New to espresso? Check out our "Brewing Basics" guide and Frequently Asked Questions in our wiki and linked in the sidebar!

What its rules say about promotion

Promotions & advertising
If you wish to promote your business, social media account, app, website, or product, you may only do so on Sundays or with prior mod approval and must use the "Self Promotion" flair. Brands, businesses, or other accounts with financial incentives must follow [additional rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/wiki/rules/). These are always prohibited: - Astroturfing - Listicles or other SEO-driven sites - Affiliate/referral links, code solicitation - Marketing/research surveys
Don't sell or ask how much your gear is worth
This sub is not a marketplace. Try /r/coffeeswap, www.home-barista.com/buysell/, the Espresso Aficionados Discord Marketplace, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Craigslist.

What its rules say about AI and bots

No AI-generated content
AI-generated photos, videos, and text (from software such as ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, etc.) are not permitted. For further details, refer to [the wiki](https://www.reddit.com/mod/espresso/wiki/rules#wiki_policy_on_the_use_of_artificial_intelligence_.28ai.29.2Flarge-language_models_.28llms.29)
All 11 rules of r/espresso
  1. Be civil
    We strive to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community for newcomers, burgeoning enthusiasts, and veterans alike. Don't gatekeep or look down on people's equipment or taste preferences. Prohibited content: - Harassment, bullying, [flaming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_(Internet)) - Hate speech/discriminatory language - Slander or baseless accusations (i.e., claims without facts/proof) Repeated violations will result in a suspension or permanent ban
  2. Keep things relevant to espresso
    Please keep posts and discussions focused on espresso; this is not a hub for general coffee content. Posts about other brewing methods (e.g., moka pot, Aeropress, Nespresso, pourover), general coffee artwork/paraphernalia, or broader coffee/tea topics (e.g., health articles) aren’t permitted. Cafe, coffee bean, or roasting posts are welcome when centered on espresso. To keep discussions productive, avoid off-topic diversions such as unrelated politics or social media drama.
  3. Read the Wiki first
    Before posting, please review the subreddit [wiki](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/wiki/index/), such as our [Brewing Basics](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/wiki/guides/brewing-basics/) guide. Many beginner and frequently asked questions are already answered there. This helps keep the subreddit focused on fresh and unique discussions.
  4. Use the right flair & follow posting guidelines
    Read the [Guide to Posting](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/wiki/rules/flairs/) before making a submission. Please use the appropriate flair for your post and format your title properly if the flair requires it.
  5. No low-effort text posts or questions
    If you're here to ask a question, please be as descriptive as possible so that other users are well-informed before engaging. Don't submit vague posts like "Is x good?", "Just bought y, tips?", "Need shot help", etc. without additional context or further elaboration. Please read our [Guide to Posting](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/wiki/index/#wiki_guide_to_posting_.26amp.3B_flairs) for suggestions on how to add more detail to your post so it's interesting to engage with.
  6. No repetitive/excessive posting
    If you're sharing an article, please search the subreddit first to ensure the same content has not already been posted. This helps reduce cluttering the feed and consolidates discussions. Please do not flood the sub with multiple posts about the same/related subject or problem within a 24-hour period. Meme trains and reposts of memes may be removed at the moderators' discretion.
  7. No screenshots of purchases or photos of boxed equipment
    Yes we know you're excited to buy something new, however turn your excitement into a discussion. Instead of posting a screenshot, create a text post asking questions about your new gear. If you have just received your gear, you can share a photo after you have unboxed it.
  8. Promotions & advertising
    If you wish to promote your business, social media account, app, website, or product, you may only do so on Sundays or with prior mod approval and must use the "Self Promotion" flair. Brands, businesses, or other accounts with financial incentives must follow [additional rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/wiki/rules/). These are always prohibited: - Astroturfing - Listicles or other SEO-driven sites - Affiliate/referral links, code solicitation - Marketing/research surveys
  9. Don't sell or ask how much your gear is worth
    This sub is not a marketplace. Try /r/coffeeswap, www.home-barista.com/buysell/, the Espresso Aficionados Discord Marketplace, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, or Craigslist.
  10. NSFW content policy
    We recognize that beginner attempts at latte art can result in some... suggestive... outcomes. Latte art that *unintentionally* could be interpreted as "lewd" must be marked using Reddit's NSFW tag. Such posts not tagged as "NSFW" will be removed. This is not an 18+ subreddit and therefore intentionally explicit latte art and NSFW content is not allowed and will be removed at the moderators' discretion
  11. No AI-generated content
    AI-generated photos, videos, and text (from software such as ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, etc.) are not permitted. For further details, refer to [the wiki](https://www.reddit.com/mod/espresso/wiki/rules#wiki_policy_on_the_use_of_artificial_intelligence_.28ai.29.2Flarge-language_models_.28llms.29)

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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