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Can you promote on r/kolkata?

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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A vibrant community celebrating the essence of Kolkata, with a focus on content related to West Bengal or the Bengali community of India or abroad.

What its rules say about promotion

|Do Not Promote Violence / Illegal Activities / Suicidal Behaviour|
Please refrain from promoting or encouraging any kind of violent or illegal activities. Any content that incites riots, vandalism, or unlawful protests is banned. Such content will be removed by our moderators to maintain a safe and peaceful community. Additionally, posts that contain a message of self-harm or trigger suicidal thoughts are strictly prohibited. Our subreddit aims to be a supportive and positive space for all members, and any such content will be promptly removed.
|Spam and Self-Promotion Guidelines|
Personal listings and self-promo are only allowed in the Calcutta Classifieds thread (posted on the first of every month). Personal listings = non-commercial posts for your own use, like selling items, offering services, job seeking, or offering jobs. Self-promo = promoting your own work, services, projects, blog, vlog, or small business. Not allowed anywhere (including Classifieds): Surveys Crowdfunding Broker posts Commercial/reseller content MLMs Deceptive offers

What its rules say about AI and bots

|Post must be Relevant and contain Appropriate Post Flair|
All posts must align with the core theme of r/Kolkata, which includes Kolkata and West Bengal. Please use the correct Post Flair. 🗓️ Weekly Schedule: Memes Monday: Apolitical memes Artworks Tuesday: OC artworks (including digital art; AI art is banned) Whiskers Wednesday: Photos/videos of pets Relationship Thursday: Family & relationship advice only 🕛 Days run from midnight (00:00 IST) to midnight (23:59 IST). 🚫 Posts outside their designated days will be removed.
All 13 rules of r/kolkata
  1. |Post must be Relevant and contain Appropriate Post Flair|
    All posts must align with the core theme of r/Kolkata, which includes Kolkata and West Bengal. Please use the correct Post Flair. 🗓️ Weekly Schedule: Memes Monday: Apolitical memes Artworks Tuesday: OC artworks (including digital art; AI art is banned) Whiskers Wednesday: Photos/videos of pets Relationship Thursday: Family & relationship advice only 🕛 Days run from midnight (00:00 IST) to midnight (23:59 IST). 🚫 Posts outside their designated days will be removed.
  2. |Don't be a Jerk|
    Racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, hate speech and negative generalization against any group, religion or caste are prohibited. This goes for comments you might have used in other subs. Comments with personal attacks, verbal abuse and insensitive remarks will also be removed. Remember, this is The City of Joy, not The City of Jerks.
  3. |Do Not spread Disinformation or Misinformation|
    Posts containing political disinformation (e.g. - spreading false propaganda, lies) or scientific misinformation (e.g. spreading rumours about a disease, encouraging superstitions etc.) will be removed and the account will be temporarily muted. Repeat offenders will be permanently banned.
  4. |Quality Control|
    The moderators reserve the right to remove posts under the following circumstances: (a) A large influx of similar topics, images, videos, or articles is observed within a short time frame. (b) The same submission is reposted multiple times. (c) The post does not meet the quality standards of r/Kolkata.
  5. |No Low Effort Self Posts and Shit Posting|
    Moderators will promptly remove any low effort self posts and instances of shit posting on r/kolkata. Low effort self posts include, but are not limited to, submissions lacking substance, effort, or value to the community. Shit posting encompasses a wide range of content, including, but not limited to, deliberately disruptive, offensive, or irrelevant self posts, especially memes.
  6. |No Drug, Gore or Pornographic or Sexual Content|
    Posting or discussing illegal drugs, marijuana or other substances, including where to obtain them, is strictly prohibited in this subreddit. Additionally, posting pornographic content, including explicit sexual content, is not allowed. Violating this rule may result in a permanent ban. Let's keep this community safe and free from illegal or inappropriate content.
  7. |All News and Political Posts must have a Reputed Source|
    Submissions, especially news or political topics, must come from reputable sources—established media, official pages of organizations, or verified public figures. Verified public figures include MLAs, MPs, government officials, presidents/chairpersons of relevant organizations, and senior party leaders (e.g., national/state president, general secretary, spokesperson). Screenshots or videos must include a link to the original post.
  8. |All Posts Must Have An Appropriate Title|
    1. Ensure titles accurately reflect post content. Irrelevant titles may be removed by mods. 2. Use honest and respectful language representing the post's content. 3. Keep titles unbiased and objective. 4. Share articles using original titles or subtitles. Don't editorialise or sensationalise titles. 5. Provide clear descriptions for photos, videos, or links. Maintaining fairness and clarity, mods may remove posts violating these rules.
  9. |No Doxxing|
    Doxxing is strictly prohibited in this subreddit. Posting personal information of individuals without their consent is not allowed. This includes but is not limited to, full names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social media handles, and any other identifiable information. Any post found to be in violation of this rule will be removed by the moderators. Repeat offenders will face additional consequences, which may include a temporary or permanent ban from the subreddit.
  10. |Do Not Promote Violence / Illegal Activities / Suicidal Behaviour|
    Please refrain from promoting or encouraging any kind of violent or illegal activities. Any content that incites riots, vandalism, or unlawful protests is banned. Such content will be removed by our moderators to maintain a safe and peaceful community. Additionally, posts that contain a message of self-harm or trigger suicidal thoughts are strictly prohibited. Our subreddit aims to be a supportive and positive space for all members, and any such content will be promptly removed.
  11. |Language Rule|
    All texts in posts and comments on r/Kolkata must be either in English or Bengali or a combination of both. If you are not comfortable with either language, you may seek assistance from other members in Hindi, but it must be written using English script only. Any content in other languages may be removed by the moderators without notice.
  12. |No Meta Discussion|
    Submissions should not include meta-discussions or commentary about the subreddit or other subreddits. Posts or comments that address this subreddit's rules, policies, or moderation decisions, or that attempt to rally support for/against specific users/posts will be removed. Discussions or links about other subreddits or social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.) are not allowed unless they are from significant public figures or recognized organizations.
  13. |Spam and Self-Promotion Guidelines|
    Personal listings and self-promo are only allowed in the Calcutta Classifieds thread (posted on the first of every month). Personal listings = non-commercial posts for your own use, like selling items, offering services, job seeking, or offering jobs. Self-promo = promoting your own work, services, projects, blog, vlog, or small business. Not allowed anywhere (including Classifieds): Surveys Crowdfunding Broker posts Commercial/reseller content MLMs Deceptive offers

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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