Posting & Rules Flair
Reddit Flair Explained: How to Choose the Right Flair (and Avoid Removals)
Flair is one of the most common reasons posts get removed. Here’s how to pick the right one and what to do when you can’t decide.
TL;DR: Treat flair like a requirement → match the post’s intent → avoid “wrong category” flair → when in doubt, pick the closest and add context.
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Posting Rules & Flair.
What Flair Does
- Helps mods and users categorize posts quickly.
- Triggers rules/filters (wrong flair can auto-remove).
- Improves visibility (some people browse by flair).
How to Pick the Right Flair
- Identify your intent: Question, Discussion, Help, Guide, News.
- Check top posts and see which flair they use.
- If multiple fit, choose the one that matches your title best.
Common Flair Mistakes
- Picking “Discussion” when you’re asking for help (or vice versa)
- Using “News” for personal updates
- Ignoring required templates tied to specific flairs
- Choosing a flair that implies proof/verification you don’t have
If your post vanished: Post Removed or Invisible? (Fixes).
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