1. Read the subreddit's rules first
Every community sets its own rules: a karma minimum, whether self-promotion is allowed, whether posts need a flair, and what formats are permitted. AutoModerator enforces a lot of it instantly. Open the rules and the pinned post before you write. If a sub bans self-promotion, respect it and post pure value there, or post somewhere else.
2. Don't post from a cold account
A brand-new account posting a link is the oldest spam signal there is. Reddit lowers trust for accounts under 30 days old. Comment and build a little karma first (see the 30-day warm-up plan) before your posts carry links.
3. Space your posts, never burst
- 1 to 2 posts a day maximum. Several in a short window looks automated.
- Same link across subs: space it at least 48 hours apart, and change the framing each time. Identical posts everywhere the same day is a primary spam trigger.
- Comment far more than you post. At least three comments per post, safer ten to one.
4. Write the post like a human
The posts that survive read like a real experience, not a pitch: the problem you hit, what you tried, what happened. Use a plain title, a concrete number when it fits, and no "best tools for X" roundup, which subs auto-remove as spam. Keep it short and skimmable. Do not end on a generic "thoughts?".
5. Show up in the comments after posting
Leave your own first comment quickly and reply to people in the first hour or two. Mods and the algorithm both watch whether the author engages. A post you abandon looks like a drive-by; a post you nurture looks like a real contribution.
The fast checklist
- Rules read, self-promo policy checked, flair set if required.
- Account older than 30 days with some karma before links.
- 1-2 posts today, comments well above posts.
- No duplicate link across subs in 48 hours.
- Human title, honest body, no roundup, no spammy CTA.
- Replied to early comments.
The rules, followed automatically
Posting safely: FAQ
Why do my posts keep getting removed?
Usually a broken sub rule (karma, self-promo, flair) or a spam signal: new account, external link, or the same content across subs. Read the rules and post like a real participant.
How many posts a day is safe?
One to two, spaced out. Bursts trigger rate-limits and spam detection. Comment far more than you post.
Can I post the same thing to multiple subs?
Not the same day. Space the same link at least 48 hours apart and change the framing for each community.
How does Karmy stop removals?
It reads each sub's rules before writing and paces posting like a human instead of in bursts.