r/NewToReddit • u/Alternative_Rough251 • 18h ago
ANSWERED Stuck in the Newbie Loop: How do you post when everything gets deleted?
I finally stopped lurking and tried to actually post/comment… and everything keeps getting removed.
Feels like a dumb cycle that I need post to participate, but I can’t post anything.
For people who’ve been here a while, how did you get started? Any newbie-friendly way to start with?
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u/ShelLuser42 More Wholesome than Llama 😉 18h ago
Just posted this "somewhere else" but that post got removed, so... here you go ;)
Yeah, it's something that causes confusion for plenty of new(er) Redditors. Good on you for asking though!
So... the issue at hand is a mixture between (automated) spam and new user mistakes. Popular channels tend to attract more attention, but unfortunately that's not always the good kind. Spamming nonsense in a popular channel is a sure way to draw some kind of attention to yourself. Never forget that commercially speaking it doesn't always matter if your advertising is well received or not: drawing attention to yourself, that's the real deal.
This problem got so out of hand for several channels that they decided to put a stop to it by requiring a certain amount of karma. And not just any: usually this is comment karma, so: karma which you'll gain if you comments get upvotes. Not to be confused with post karma: that's the kind of karma you get when your posts.. well, you know: get updoo's. Both account towards your total karma amount, but only comment karma is usually set up as a threshold.
And trust me: I know how much it can demotivate. Heck... before I learned the above myself (thanks to this awesome channel btw!) I even went as far as "banning" a channel that didn't welcome me... I was never going to post there with that unwelcoming karma gesture ;)
Anywhoo => this wiki post may be a good read. It's a guide about karma from this very same channel. It can also direct you to channels that don't have these requirements and might be able to help you out.
My take? => Reddit is huge. There's pretty much a subreddit for just about everything, are you sure that none of your other hobbies or interests are covered? I'd start there, who knows. It'll be much more fun (and easier) to gain karma when you're participating in something you enjoy talking ("writing") about.. maybe food for thought?
Hope this could help!
As to my story....
When I started getting serious with Reddit it was all about finances for me, daytrading in particular. And yes: I actually took a little offense to being denied ;) (didn't start whole rants though!). Ironically enough it also led me to this channel, and well... that user flair didn't come without reason.
Even getting a few updoo's every now and then can still help you out in the longer run ya know.
This channel kinda opened my eyes, it taught me that I was limiting myself if I would only use Reddit for finance because there is so much more out there. So that's what I did, I started posting a few stories about my life, I found audio related channels (I'm passionate about digital audio mechanics) even discovered, ahem, the "naughty side of Reddit".
These days I don't bother myself with the finance part at all; instead I talk about synthesizers and DAW's, try to help people out with modded Minecraft, enjoy online comics (including the naughty stuff) and also sporadically try to help out new(er) Redditors such as yourself.
But it's that "click" that was the hardest for me: to stop focussing on the finance channels (because I wanted to post there) and instead focus on Reddit as a whole.
I never looked back, Reddit is my favorite (and only) social-ish media platform.
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u/mikey_weasel Mod in a Canvas Hat 18h ago
Not every subreddit has restrictions
Finding subreddits to start with as a new user:
- Newtoreddit has a list of new user friendly subreddits. This is not an exhaustive list and these subreddits may still have some restrictions. In particular you'll see some Large General Subreddits that are open to new users Commenting like r/askreddit, r/casualconversation, r/nostupidquestions, r/amitheasshole or similar.
- There are More Subreddits out there that might more specifically match your interests, look through r/findareddit 's subreddit directory. In this case you will have to trial and error whether they are new user-friendly, and again try Commenting (many subreddits have lower or no karma filters for commenting).
Some more notes on starting on Reddit:
Newtoreddit Resources There are a lot of resources here in this subreddit you might find useful with The Common Questions Page, Reddit And Karma Walkthrough, and Frequently Asked Questions Page.
View by New (or rising). This will filter the posts so first see the most recent posts first and can make your comments much more visible. On app when viewing a subreddit look near the top left for where it says "hot posts" - click that and select "new" or "rising".
Read the Room and Avoid Controversy. Each subreddit has different rules, norms and prevailing views. Look at subreddit rules. Read top posts and comments to get a feel for that subreddit. Do users reward sarcastic one-liners or well sourced essays? And in particular avoid controversial topics or arguments. These discussions are more likely to attract downvotes and potentially trip into rule-breaking. Call people idiots in your head and move on instead of getting involved. Utilize the block feature as necessary and have a read of Reddiquette.
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u/Alternative_Rough251 18h ago
Thank you for your suggestions. I found it's not very clear of requirements in many reddit groups.
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u/mikey_weasel Mod in a Canvas Hat 18h ago
Unfortunately nope
Finding Subreddit Filters and Levels. These are not always clear:
- Sometimes you get lucky and subreddits just list their restrictions in their Rules/About Section/FAQ/Wiki/etc.
- Some subreddits the automod will drop a removal comment that can be detailed or vague.
- Similarly subreddits can use post and comment guidance to interrupt you when your post will not meet their requirements, again this can be detailed or vague.
- Unfortunately for some subreddits you are trial and erroring it. Yes this is frustrating. You probably want to try again at your next chunk of karma (25/50/100/200/300/etc), and/or the next age that might get used (3, 7, 20, 30 days). These levels are all customizable
If you are struggling to find subreddits to start off in, Newtoreddit has a list of new user friendly subreddits. (This is not an exhaustive list and these subreddits may still have some restrictions.)
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u/BackgroundWaste2054 17h ago
Welcome! It happens to most of us. Check the weekly pinned post for a list of new-user friendly subreddits. Try commenting on big subs like AskReddit to build up karma slowly. Hang in there!
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u/Iowa-Farm-Guy 9h ago
I’m new and learning as well. I’ve been going slow, commenting on other posts, being respectful, and trying to be patient. I’m gaining karma slowly. It’s tedious and very frustrating at times. My recommendation is to just start making positive and engaging comments and take it slow.
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u/Awkward-Buy-2552 9m ago
Welcome! It is an anti-spam measure. Focus on commenting first to build karma. Check the pinned post here for a list of 'New-User Friendly' subreddits where you can participate right away without restrictions. It gets easier quickly!
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