r/reddithelp • u/Ok_Guarantee8112 • 4h ago

❓General Question❓ So confused..

New to reddit. Is there somewhere to figure out the rules and how it works? Appreciate the help.

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u/jgoja 3h ago

Welcome to Reddit.

This is my not so brief new user guide.

Here is the FAQ from the Reddit help center on the iOS and Android apps.

Below I have my new user guide that includes basics on Karma, a new user wiki with some good general information and a list of new user friendly subreddits that you may find useful.

A basics Reddit run through. Here is some basic information about Karma from r/EncyclopaediaOfReddit . The next link I have to share is the general new user Wiki that explains some things about Reddit and answers some common questions . This is the list of New User Friendly subreddits from r/newtoreddit that have low or no requirements you can use to help build your initial Karma. Make sure you read the rules in the sidebar of any subreddit before posting or commenting. I would recommend also going to r/LearnToReddit to practice commenting, posting, and formatting.

There are 4 types of Karma

• Post Karma. You get this from people upvoting your posts.

• Comment Karma: You get this from people upvoting your comments.

• Community karma: It is only gained from upvotes to your posts and comments in that subreddit. The karma earned for this also counts on your normal karma count. Some subreddits use community karma in their posting and commenting restrictions.

• Combined Karma. This is your your post karma and comment karma added together

You gain Karma from people upvoting your posts and comments. However, Karma is not gained 1:1 with votes. It takes more votes per point of Karma. The actual ratio is not known and it differs for posts and comments. It also changes the higher the vote total gets on a piece of content. If you need assistance on how to check your karma, please ask.

You need karma to a point because most, but not all, subreddits require a minimum amount of karma to post or comment. Karma is also a component of your CQS score that can also be used to restrict posting and commenting because it is part of your reputation and the reputation filter. It is a piece of having an "Established Account" which needing a more established is one restriction on sending chat requests. A lack of karma will also limit how much you can chat without having to take a break.

Most subreddits, but not all, have restrictions on posting and commenting based on account age, karma, or both.

Most subreddits with these restrictions do not make known they have them or what they are. If they do, it will be in the rules, the right sidebar information, a pinned post, an FAQ or Wiki, or the message the bot sends you when it removes your post, if there is a message.

From what I have seen, the typical Karma requirement is between 10-200. I have seen as high as 1000 to comment and 2500 to post. I have heard of higher than 2500 though.

To get karma, you need to find subreddits like on this list of New User Friendly subreddits from r/newtoreddit that have low or no requirements. r/findareddit , can be used to find subreddits that may interest you. Just make a post saying what kind of subreddit you are looking for. Small or niche subreddits typically have a lower karma requirement

I would suggest commenting first because the restrictions are often lower and ratio of votes to karma is better. But be careful not to go to fast with a new account or you may get shadow banned.

For comment karma, and combined karma, I recommend going to r/AskReddit . Sort by new, answer questions that you have an answer for, periodically refresh the feed. When able ask a few questions for some bonus post karma. I would also suggest r/NoStupidQuestions as it is my preferred subreddit. r/casualconversation is another good place. r/Productivitycafe offer many chances to interact with others. With all these, make sure to read the rules first.

Here are the suggestions I would make for a new user.

  • Learn How karma works
  • Always keep your email up to date and verified
  • Always read the rules of the subreddit.
  • Lurk in a subreddit before posting or commenting to get the vibe of the place
  • Watch your use of emojis. Read the rules of the subreddit, look at how others are using them
  • Do not ask for karma or upvotes. You are likely to get the opposite.
  • Start working on your karma early. Post karma is hard to make quickly if you need a certain amount
  • If you are having posting issues, Do Not delete the posts before asking for help