Beginner Etiquette & Basics
Reddit Etiquette: How to Behave Like a Regular (Fast)
A beginner-friendly etiquette guide: how to comment, how to disagree, and what gets people downvoted or removed.
TL;DR: Respect rules → add value → don’t over-promote → reply politely → learn each subreddit’s culture.
Important: every subreddit is its own culture. What works in one can get removed in another.
Use this checklist before posting:
Posting Rules & Flair.
5 Etiquette Rules That Always Work
- Read the room: scan top posts + comments before you jump in.
- Be specific: short + useful beats long + generic.
- Disagree politely: attack ideas, not people.
- Don’t spam: repeating the same point/link across threads is a fast way to get filtered.
- Reply fast: early replies keep your post alive.
What Gets Downvoted (Even If You’re Right)
- Being vague (“Any tips?” with no context)
- One-liners with no value (“This.” “Lol.”)
- Overconfident advice without proof or detail
- Self-promo vibes (even subtle)
Comment Template That Works
- 1 line: answer the question directly
- 2–3 lines: short reasoning or example
- Optional: a safe suggestion (“Try X”, not “Buy my thing”)
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