Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-04
Can you promote on r/SmallYoutubers?
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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r/SmallYoutubers is a place where people new to YouTube can grow. Our goal if for you learn from each other, and make your channel the best that it can be. YouTube is not easy. It’s also not an overnight success. You need to put in the effort to get to where you want to be. This isn’t a dumping grounds for your videos to hopefully get a few extra views. Please read the rules before posting. We are in this together, and together we can flourish.
What its rules say about promotion
No Inappropriate Content
This is not the place for you to promote anything that is NSFW. It's not allowed, and never will be.
Self-Promotion
Self-Promotion is not allowed. This isn't a subreddit to get yourself a few easy views, it's one where we can help each other achieve genuine long-term growth. This rule also applies to those advertising paid services.
Feedback Requests
If you're looking for feedback, you need to specify exactly what you are seeking feedback for. General feedback posts will be removed, as these can often be self-promo in disguise.
No Sub4Sub/Like4Like posts
This community is about long term growth, not short term boosts. These methods only hurt your channel by providing empty numbers.
What its rules say about AI and bots
AI Content
AI content is not permitted in r/SmallYoutubers, as it is fundamentally incomparable with the creative process of actual creators.
All 11 rules of r/SmallYoutubers
- Requirements
You need at least 20 karma and 3 days of account age to post. - No hostility
There is zero tolerance for hostility of any kind. This includes swearing, insults, racism, bigotry, and sexism. - No Inappropriate Content
This is not the place for you to promote anything that is NSFW. It's not allowed, and never will be. - Flexing/Milestone posts
If your post is merely showcasing a personal milestone, it will be removed in order to reduce clutter. If it appears that your post is simply flexing your numbers in order to get upvotes, your post will be removed. Feel free to celebrate your achievements in the ‘Daily Milestone Thread’ - but not on the main feed. - Flairs are required
Flair your posts! This helps organize the community and allows everyone to know exactly what you need! Also flair yourself, so users of the same niche can pay extra attention to your advice! - Self-Promotion
Self-Promotion is not allowed. This isn't a subreddit to get yourself a few easy views, it's one where we can help each other achieve genuine long-term growth. This rule also applies to those advertising paid services. - Feedback Requests
If you're looking for feedback, you need to specify exactly what you are seeking feedback for. General feedback posts will be removed, as these can often be self-promo in disguise. - No Sub4Sub/Like4Like posts
This community is about long term growth, not short term boosts. These methods only hurt your channel by providing empty numbers. - AI Content
AI content is not permitted in r/SmallYoutubers, as it is fundamentally incomparable with the creative process of actual creators. - Do Not Spam
Do not spam. Keep posts relevant to this sub, and don't clutter the feed. - Reddiquette
Reddit's sitewide rules also apply here. https://www.reddit.com/wiki/reddiquette/
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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