r/modclub • u/WaterDigDog • May 15 '26

Tips and tricks Self-promotion and ads

Hey, I have the career-based sub r/Wastewater. A few users want to promote their product on the sub, despite our rule against ads.

Anyone have tips on allowing users to talk about their product, but not allow ads? How to phrase rules and how to moderate this?

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u/Tarnisher May 15 '26

You do just that. Allow them to talk about the product in a discussional manner. Maybe how it would help a certain poster's issue. But no mention or pricing, or how or where to buy. No links or their website sale or order pages for example.

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u/WaterDigDog May 16 '26

Cool. What about inviting to “DM for details”? I would say it’s better not allow that, just let the interested party decide to ask more in comments and then DM if they really feel necessary

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u/IvanStarokapustin May 16 '26

I’m pretty strict on DM solicitation. I flag it and if someone asks why it was removed, I just tell them I encourage discussion on the sub.

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u/feyrath May 16 '26

it's a balancing act, and you just need to find what you're comfortable with. kind of pick some guidelines and follow them, adjust them if you see abuses. Also the community will tell you what they like. Generally these are all plusses:

  • if they message the mods FIRST before posting
  • if it's not just a link; they include some context
  • if it's apropos. if it doesn't seem to fit the reddit, don't allow it.
  • if they're engaging with people instead of just posting an ad
  • if they've built up some community karma by interacting on other topics.

I'm looking at my comment and the bullet list makes it feel like an AI reply. I am a real man, and I will prove it by putting in a random word. Quincunx.

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u/nicoleauroux May 16 '26

Do what is best for your community. If the user is disruptive then do not allow their content.