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Can you promote on r/instructionaldesign?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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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Welcome to r/InstructionalDesign—a supportive space for anyone curious about or working in instructional design. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned pro, this is a place to ask questions, share ideas, and grow together. We value respectful conversation, diverse perspectives, and the collaborative, curious spirit that makes Reddit great.
What its rules say about promotion
Business Promotion/Solicitation Requires Mod Approval
To maintain our community's focus on discussion and learning, direct commercial solicitation or unsolicited advertising of products, services, or businesses (e.g., 'Hey, try my app!', or 'Hire me for your project!') is not permitted without explicit prior approval from the mods. This includes direct posts and comments aimed at driving traffic or sales to your personal or business ventures. Want to share something commercial you believe genuinely benefits the community? Contact the mod team!
What its rules say about AI and bots
No "AI Slop"
Posts and comments must be the product of genuine human thought and effort. We remove low-effort submissions that are fully AI-generated. Using AI to assist with grammar or to organize your own ideas is fine if the core idea, argument, and experience is yours. Enforcement relies on mainly on community reports. If you believe your post was removed in error, please contact the moderators via ModMail for a review.
All 10 rules of r/instructionaldesign
- Be Civil & Constructive
This is a community for everyone passionate about or curious about instructional design. We expect all members to interact respectfully and constructively to ensure a welcoming environment. Focus on the substance of the discussion – critique ideas, not individuals. Personal attacks, name-calling, harassment, and discriminatory language are not OK and will be removed. We value diverse perspectives and experience levels. Do not dismiss or belittle questions/contributions. - Be Specific: No Overly Broad Questions
Posts seeking advice on breaking into the instructional design field or asking very general questions (e.g., "How do I become an ID?", "How do I do a needs analysis?") are not permitted. These topics are too broad for meaningful discussion and can typically be answered by searching Google, consulting AI resources, or by adding specific details to narrow your query. Please ensure your questions are specific and provide context to foster productive conversations. - Add Value: No Low-Effort Content (Tag Humor)
To ensure discussions are meaningful and this community is a valuable resource, please ensure your posts and comments contribute substantively. Low-effort content that doesn't add value may be removed. What's considered 'low-effort'? Comments that don't advance the conversation (e.g., just "This," "+1," or "lol" without further contribution). Vague questions easily answered by a quick search or reading the original post. Posts or comments lacking clear context, purpose, or effort. - No Link Dumping
Sharing resources like blog posts, articles, or videos is welcome if it adds value to the community. However, posts consisting only of a link, or links shared without substantial context or a clear prompt for discussion, will be removed. If you share a link include one or more of the following: Use the title of the article/link as the title of the post. Briefly explain its content and relevance to ID in the description. Offer a starting point for conversation (e.g., your take or a question) - Portfolio & Capstone Review Requests Published on Wednesdays
Share your portfolios and capstone projects with the community! To ensure these posts get good visibility and to maintain a clear feed throughout the week, posts requesting portfolio reviews or sharing capstone project information will be approved and featured on Wednesdays. You can submit your post at any time during the week. Our moderation team will hold it and then publish it along with other portfolio/capstone posts on Wednesday. Please be patient if your post doesn't appear immediately. - Job Posting Etiquette
Sharing job opportunities is encouraged! To ensure clarity and help job seekers, all job postings must: Clearly state the location(s) of the position (e.g., "Remote (US Only)," "Hybrid - London, UK," "On-site - New York, NY"). Use the 'Job Posting' flair. Try to include as much detail as possible to attract suitable candidates, such as: job title, company, full-time/part-time/contract, experience level, a brief description of the role and responsibilities, and salary range (if possible). - No Requests for Free Work
This community is a place for discussion, knowledge sharing and support. It is not a venue for soliciting free professional services or uncompensated labor. This rule prohibits, but is not limited to: Asking members to create or develop course materials, designs, or templates without offering payment Requests for extensive, individualized consultation or detailed project work disguised as a general question Seeking volunteers for for-profit for tasks that would typically be paid roles. - Business Promotion/Solicitation Requires Mod Approval
To maintain our community's focus on discussion and learning, direct commercial solicitation or unsolicited advertising of products, services, or businesses (e.g., 'Hey, try my app!', or 'Hire me for your project!') is not permitted without explicit prior approval from the mods. This includes direct posts and comments aimed at driving traffic or sales to your personal or business ventures. Want to share something commercial you believe genuinely benefits the community? Contact the mod team! - Flair your posts
Please flair your posts! If you do not, one of the mods will try to flair it with what seems appropriate. - No "AI Slop"
Posts and comments must be the product of genuine human thought and effort. We remove low-effort submissions that are fully AI-generated. Using AI to assist with grammar or to organize your own ideas is fine if the core idea, argument, and experience is yours. Enforcement relies on mainly on community reports. If you believe your post was removed in error, please contact the moderators via ModMail for a review.
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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