Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-24
Can you promote on r/sidehustle?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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For those looking to generate an extra income alongside another full-time commitment.
What its rules say about promotion
No advertising, affiliates / referrals and survey links, no self promotion
This includes: Youtube channels, newsletters, websites, “mentorship” programs, job offers and “opportunities”, and advertising your own side hustle. Users caught posting advertisements will receive a permanent ban.
Seeking / Offering Work
Posts and comments soliciting the sub members or offers to hire/sign-on members with referrals is disallowed. Posts / comments will result in an immediate ban.
No crypto / NFTs / Digital Marketing / Drop Shipping / Casinos / Surveys
Or any other Greater Fool scams. If you don’t understand why, watch [Line Goes Up](https://youtu.be/YQ_xWvX1n9g?si=SjAJinqk83yCKsNy). = IMMEDIATE BAN
All 9 rules of r/sidehustle
- No advertising, affiliates / referrals and survey links, no self promotion
This includes: Youtube channels, newsletters, websites, “mentorship” programs, job offers and “opportunities”, and advertising your own side hustle. Users caught posting advertisements will receive a permanent ban. - Only discuss *reputable* gig platforms / online marketplaces
Referring to eBay, or Uber, is fine. Discussing any services in that vein that do not have solid reputations is not. - No DMs
To enforce rules, interactions need to be out in the open. Please message the mods if anybody DMs you with an “offer”, or anything abusive. - Seeking / Offering Work
Posts and comments soliciting the sub members or offers to hire/sign-on members with referrals is disallowed. Posts / comments will result in an immediate ban. - No low-effort / unrealistic posts
Ensure posts are thorough and include relevant detail / context. Keep expectations realistic - stuff like "how do I make $1m in a week" will be removed. - No discussing sex work
No judgement, it’s just not the place for it. If you want advice/discussion on this topic, try r/SexWorkers. Suggesting OnlyFans etc = a 1 week ban. - No crypto / NFTs / Digital Marketing / Drop Shipping / Casinos / Surveys
Or any other Greater Fool scams. If you don’t understand why, watch [Line Goes Up](https://youtu.be/YQ_xWvX1n9g?si=SjAJinqk83yCKsNy). = IMMEDIATE BAN - Legal topics only
Children are allowed to use Reddit. With this in mind, do not advise users to partake in any sexual, illegal or dangerous activity. - No offers for work, or seeking references / links for.
You can only discuss reputable side hustles. Asking for work, seeking links or offering services is strictly prohibited.
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