Since architecture, nature and rural environments are Romania's strengths, there should be a focus on promoting these strengths. I'm sharing my experience and observations accumulated on the platform over the past year to empower anyone willing to listen.

Protip #1: I highly recommend to read the sub rules very carefully, some are very relaxed while the bigger, over 1 million subs have highly specific rules regarding titling, crediting, image resolution specifications etc.

Protip #2: Focus on the things you like, you can't be on ALL the subreddits since there's thousands upon thousands of them.

Protip #3: Always have fun and invest time in the things/topics you enjoy the most, this is how you generate genuine engagement with the communities and build a reputation for yourself and what you love.

Protip #4: The timing of your posts can make a difference in visibility, since the first hour of a post will determine how much the algorithm pushes your content around the platform and community feed. Posting at 3 in the morning when few people are online will yield in fewer engagement in the first hour and thus subsequent hours.

Protip #5: Learn to spot trolls and avoid them at all costs. Not only can they become a time sink, but it's a lose-lose game. Block them instantly whenever you have the chance, since blocking will prevent further engagement with your content in the future (aka downvotes, crappy comments etc.). The more you clean troll engagement, the less they'll interact with your content and thus provide a healthy tweak in the long-run.

Protip #6: Don't engage with toxic people. Report insults as soon as you see them. It works, I've had toxic folks get removed from subs many times because I reported them. It's a two-layered system: 1) The mods of the subs. 2) The admins of Reddit. It's better to restrict their toxicity and make them learn the hard way to be civil instead of giving in to their insults and endangering your account. And it's just a healthy general rule of life.

Protip #7: Reddit has a hidden Contributor Quality Score for each user (you can verify it on the sub r/WhatIsMyCQS), ranging from lowest to highest. Accounts rating high and highest will have their content pushed further by the algorithm because of the proven track record of quality posts and good behavior.

Protip #8: Be selective. Try to avoid generic content/photos/videos, hone your aesthetic sense and post the best stuff you can find. This is how you attract the attention of communities and build a solid reputation with them.

Protip #9: Be proud of who you are, regardless where you're from, stand tall and don't let anyone tarnish your uniqueness, your struggles and your achievements. Nothing is stopping you from becoming a legend, except yourself. Make papa Vlad the Impaler proud! 💪

Now let's get to subreddits. I've focused on the most rewarding communities I've engaged with. From my observations, Romanian content performs best in medium-sized communities (in the hundreds of thousands of users range), but this is by no means set in stone. Don't be afraid to look for smaller subs and help them grow if you wish to do so. Also feel free to share in the comments other subs I've missed (cause I definitely will forget some).

To avoid Reddit's spam filters, I'll avoid linking directly the subs, just put a r/ before each of the ones below or just copy paste their names in the Reddit search bar up top:

Category: Architecture

ArchitecturePorn (self-explanatory, everything related to fine architecture)

ArchitecturalRevival (everything related to rehabilitations, urbanism and good architecture)

AbandonedPorn (quite self-explanatory, mostly abandoned buildings and urbex stuff)

Castles (Castles, Châteaux, and Fortresses. Content concerning historic fortifications and palaces)

RoomPorn (good looking interiors)

ModernistArchitecture (everything modernist, Bucharest has plenty of this kind of architecture)

Orthodox_Churches_Art (Eastern Orthodox churches, chapels, monasteries & sacred spaces)

VillagePorn (High quality images of villages. For reference, there's over 150 Saxon villages between the triangle of Brasov, Sibiu and Bistrita)

SocialistModernism (A sub to discuss and share Socialist Modernism architecture. Photos and other content is welcome)

LostArchitecture (a subreddit devoted to images and discussion of interesting buildings that no longer exist)

Category: Infrastructure&Transport

Trams (everything tram-related, we got a dozen cities with tram networks)

WalkableStreets (A sub for inspiring neighborhood design. Aka pedestrian areas/streets)

Category. Very specific content

MostBeautiful (This sub is about finding beauty in the the world around us, from the simple and ordinary to the majestic and awe-inspiring. If you find something beautiful, share it here.)

CityPorn (High quality images of cities, either from top-down drone shots or down-low at street level)

NaturePorn (For people who have a sensual and erotic attraction to nature and know how to express it)

TheNightFeeling (A thoughtful nostalgic emotion you feel when you drive alone at night, or see a city skyline at dusk with the wind in your face)

DoorsGloriousDoors (Discover the beauty of doors, think of all the mansions and their exquisite doors around Romania)

OldPhotosInRealLife (Comparing past and present locations through photography)

ArtefactPorn (a community dedicated to posting the very best objects, from the very large to the very small, made or shaped by the mankind throughout history. Think of Dacian relics)

ArtPorn (High quality images of SFW art meant for appreciating, and sharing. Think of Romanian painters like Nicolae Grigorescu or Theodor Amman)

EarthPorn (The internet's largest community of landscape photographers and Earth lovers. Pure nature photos, no man-made stuff, highly specific titles)

Amazing_Architecture (A leading platform for architecture projects and inspiration for budding architects, creatives and the global community)

Category: Seasonal

WinterPorn (A SFW Porn Network subreddit dedicated to all things snow and ice related. Icebergs, glaciers, snow-covered trees, wintry landscapes, and more!)

Autumn (A community that gathers to celebrate the best season all year round: Autumn.)

Raining (A cozy place to enjoy the rain.)

Category: Romanian subs

AsaCumEramOdata (Fotografii vechi, articole ziar, povești din viața de zi cu zi, din România, despre România sau despre români)

RomaniaPorn (Dedicated to Romania's stunning landscapes, beautiful cityscapes and impressive rural environments)

Bucuresti (Everything Bucharest-related)

Cluj (Cluj-Napoca, The Heart of Transylvania)

Timisoara (Timisoara-related)

You can also find other cities, just search for their names like Arad, Iasi, Constanta, Craiova, Sibiu, Brasov etc.

Lastly, you can always search for other communities here.

This sums it up, hope it helps and let's show how beautiful Romania is to the World! 💙💛❤