Reddit rules index · read 2026-10-04
Can you promote on r/StartupsHelpStartups?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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Because we all need each other, the objective of this sub is for startups to help each other out.
What its rules say about promotion
Self-Promotion ONLY with Value
Share your work only if it genuinely benefits the community. No blatant promotion. This rule is inspired by r/EntrepreneurRideAlong. Read their post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/EntrepreneurRideAlong/comments/1c0p4as/the_self_promotion_rules_in_this_subreddit_have/
No Low-Effort Posts or Spam
Avoid posting low-effort content that adds little value to the community. This includes memes, spammy links, and repetitive questions. Spam, including excessive self-promotion or repetitive posts, is not allowed. Share content responsibly and sparingly.
All 6 rules of r/StartupsHelpStartups
- Be Respectful
Treat all members with respect. Harassment, hate speech, personal attacks, and discrimination are strictly prohibited. - Stay on Topic
Ensure that all posts and comments are relevant to the subreddit's theme. Off-topic content may be removed. - Self-Promotion ONLY with Value
Share your work only if it genuinely benefits the community. No blatant promotion. This rule is inspired by r/EntrepreneurRideAlong. Read their post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/EntrepreneurRideAlong/comments/1c0p4as/the_self_promotion_rules_in_this_subreddit_have/ - No NSFW Content
Content that is not safe for work (NSFW) is not permitted. This includes explicit, graphic, or adult material. - Follow Reddit’s Content Policy
All posts must adhere to Reddit’s official content policy. Content that violates Reddit's rules will be removed. - No Low-Effort Posts or Spam
Avoid posting low-effort content that adds little value to the community. This includes memes, spammy links, and repetitive questions. Spam, including excessive self-promotion or repetitive posts, is not allowed. Share content responsibly and sparingly.
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- Unpublished minimums.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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