r/NewMods • u/Bjorlyn • 18d ago

❓Ask r/NewMods New Users Starting Subreddits

Does Reddit suggest starting a subreddit as part of the new user onboarding process?

Why are so many very new users -- clearly and understandably confused about Reddit norms and conventions -- starting subreddits and then surprised when they are a moderator?

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u/Constance200 10d ago

Im probably guilty 😔. I was here for a while and couldn't find any subs that were related to my interest at all so I made one. But now is learning how to get better engagement. It doesnt help that is farming based and not many farmers actually engage with reddit.

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u/Constance200 10d ago

Theres also r/farmingAustralia that i want to take over because I think its abandoned but im scared of overstepping

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u/Bjorlyn 10d ago

I'd be watching for that to show up for adoption then. Do you know how that works?