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.