Can you self-promote on r/gijoe?

Allowed, with limits. Its rules allow sharing your own work, with conditions they spell out. Read 2026-10-12 from the community's own rules.

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Can you promote on r/gijoe?

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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G.I. Joe is a place to discuss 12”, A Real American Hero, Action Force, Modern (25th, 30th, 50th, ROC, POC, Retro), Classified Series, or any other other G.I. Joe topics.

What its rules say about promotion

Buy, Sell, and Trade Safely
Buy, Sell, and Trade posts require an account at least 90 days old with 100 comment karma. Listings must include a price or trade request, current photos with a handwritten username and date, item condition, defects, missing or reproduction parts, and shipping information. Sellers may not require unprotected payment methods. Transactions are at each member’s own risk; moderators cannot guarantee or enforce them.

Memes Must Be About G.I. Joe
Memes are welcome when G.I. Joe is the subject of the joke. Generic or low-effort memes with a G.I. Joe image or caption added may be removed. Do not use G.I. Joe memes primarily to promote real-world political arguments or culture-war disputes.

No Real-World Political Advocacy
Do not use G.I. Joe characters, images, or themes to promote or attack real-world politicians, parties, candidates, ideologies, or political movements. Discussion of political themes appearing within G.I. Joe stories is allowed when it remains focused on the franchise.

No Spam or Excessive Self-Promotion
Participation is welcome from collectors, artists, customizers, podcasters, YouTubers, retailers, and other creators, but the subreddit should not be used primarily for advertising. Promotional posts must: Be directly relevant to G.I. Joe Clearly disclose the poster’s affiliation Contribute more than a link or sales pitch Not be repeatedly or excessively posted Affiliate links, referral codes, crowdfunding campaigns, surveys, giveaways, and repeated store promotions require moderator approval

What its rules say about AI and bots

No AI-Generated Content
AI-generated images, artwork, music, video, fiction, or other creative content are not permitted. This rule exists to support human artists and creators. Traditional photo editing, restoration, color correction, and clearly identified non-generative digital tools are allowed.

All 10 rules of r/gijoe

Keep It G.I. Joe Related
Posts and comments must have a clear connection to G.I. Joe, including its toys, comics, animation, films, games, characters, creators, collectors, or community. When sharing news, articles, videos, or social media posts, link directly to the original source whenever possible. Off-topic, misleading, or improperly sourced posts may be removed.
Be Civil and Follow Reddiquette
Treat other members with respect. Personal attacks, harassment, insults, threats, hate speech, trolling, gatekeeping, and intentionally disruptive behavior are not permitted. Disagreement and constructive criticism are welcome. Attacking another person is not. Follow Reddit’s sitewide rules and Reddiquette. [LINK](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439)
Mark Spoilers and Mature Content
Clearly mark spoilers and do not put spoilers in post titles. Content that may be inappropriate for younger audiences must be labeled NSFW. Pornography, explicit nudity, and sexually explicit content are not permitted. We want this to remain a community that G.I. Joe fans of different ages can enjoy.
Buy, Sell, and Trade Safely
Buy, Sell, and Trade posts require an account at least 90 days old with 100 comment karma. Listings must include a price or trade request, current photos with a handwritten username and date, item condition, defects, missing or reproduction parts, and shipping information. Sellers may not require unprotected payment methods. Transactions are at each member’s own risk; moderators cannot guarantee or enforce them.
Avoid Duplicate News and Announcement Posts
Check whether news, announcements, preorders, or reveals have already been posted. Moderators will generally retain the earliest substantive post from a reliable source and remove duplicates. Add new information to the existing discussion when practical. Moderators may consolidate, replace, or highlight posts based on accuracy, source quality, and usefulness.
Memes Must Be About G.I. Joe
Memes are welcome when G.I. Joe is the subject of the joke. Generic or low-effort memes with a G.I. Joe image or caption added may be removed. Do not use G.I. Joe memes primarily to promote real-world political arguments or culture-war disputes.
No Real-World Political Advocacy
Do not use G.I. Joe characters, images, or themes to promote or attack real-world politicians, parties, candidates, ideologies, or political movements. Discussion of political themes appearing within G.I. Joe stories is allowed when it remains focused on the franchise.
No AI-Generated Content
AI-generated images, artwork, music, video, fiction, or other creative content are not permitted. This rule exists to support human artists and creators. Traditional photo editing, restoration, color correction, and clearly identified non-generative digital tools are allowed.
No Spam or Excessive Self-Promotion
Participation is welcome from collectors, artists, customizers, podcasters, YouTubers, retailers, and other creators, but the subreddit should not be used primarily for advertising. Promotional posts must: Be directly relevant to G.I. Joe Clearly disclose the poster’s affiliation Contribute more than a link or sales pitch Not be repeatedly or excessively posted Affiliate links, referral codes, crowdfunding campaigns, surveys, giveaways, and repeated store promotions require moderator approval
No Scams, Counterfeits, Piracy, or Prohibited Transactions
Scams, deceptive listings, stolen merchandise, undisclosed counterfeit items, unauthorized reproductions presented as authentic, piracy, and attempts to evade marketplace restrictions are prohibited. All transactions must also comply with Reddit’s transaction policies.[LINK](https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043513471-Illegal-or-Prohibited-Transactions?)

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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