Basic start up rules

https://www.reddit.com/r/GuideSubreddit/comments/my7znu/basic_start_up_rules/

created by SolariaHues on 25/04/2021 at 13:08 UTC*

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Rules

Setting rules[1] - how to choose rules (looking to similar subs is a big help)

1: https://www.reddit.com/r/modguide/comments/djizhr/setting_subreddit_rules/

Adding rules[2] - how to add them

2: https://www.reddit.com/r/modguide/comments/ds3pe1/how_to_add_rules/

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• *Basic rules:**

• Behavior - Most subs have a rule about behaviour that is unwanted. It is commonly titled "Don't be a dick", but can also be "Be kind", or "Remember the human" etc. You may want to point out the Terms of Service[3] and Reddiquette[4] for any new redditors.
• Spam and adverts - it should go without saying, but sometimes it's handy to have a clear rule to point to when removing content, so some subs have a rule against spam and promotional content spelling out what they mean by that. Reddit help on spam[5] | Reddit.com wiki on spam[6] | Reddit.com on self promotion[7]
• What else is not allowed? No politics is a common rule for non-political communities. Try to think though what users might want to post and decide what is and what isn't the content you are after. "Stay on topic" might be a useful rule to spell out what the desired and undesired content might be for your community. No memes, or no re-posts are also pretty common rules.

When your sub is small you probably won't need many. Be prepared for your rules to adapt and change with your community. It's good practice to announce rule changes and even seek community consensus - though you'll never please everyone.

3: https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy

4: https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439

5: https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043504051

6: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/faq#wiki_what_constitutes_spam.3F

7: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion

Whatever rules you choose try to be clear and concise to avoid confusion. You can provide additional guidance in a linked wiki page if necessary.

• *Example:**

Remember the human
Follow the [Terms of Service](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy) and [Reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439)

No spam or self promotion

	
We do not allow advertising or self promotion

	
No more than 3 posts per user a day



No partisan politics
This sub is somewhere to escape some of the stress of life so please refrain from sharing politics.

Stay on topic
This community is about xxxx. Anything outside of this concept will be removed, such as xxxx.

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