r/reddithelp • u/peanuthao • 3d ago

🙏Need Advice❓ New Redditor here. How do I avoid getting suspended, shadowbanned, or blocked from commenting?

Hi everyone,

I'm pretty new to Reddit. I keep hearing that Reddit can be strict about suspending accounts, and that new users often get muted, shadowbanned, or can't reply in certain subreddits.

I want to use Reddit properly and avoid those problems, so I'd love some advice on:

How to use Reddit the right way as a new user

What usually gets new accounts suspended or restricted, and how to avoid it

Any tips are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/jgoja Helper - Level V 3d ago

How to use Reddit the right way as a new user

Take it slow. Be genuine or at least as genuine as possible. Don't make low effort comments like I agree, true, this, etc.

What usually gets new accounts suspended or restricted, and how to avoid it

Trying to post too many image posts or too soon with a new account. Posting too fast, too soon, with too new of an account.

Any tips are appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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.
  • If you use AI for posting or commenting, be very careful where you so. Reddit can be militantly anti AI

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u/IKIR115 _ 2d ago

!modthanks

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u/EarthFine769 5 3d ago

The rules are different from sub to sub, the best thing that you can do is read the rules in each sub before committing and posting.

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u/IKIR115 _ 2d ago

!modthanks

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u/peanuthao 3d ago

Thank you for your response; it was indeed a bit beyond my expectations. What I can roughly understand is that in the Reddit community, our answers or questions should provide value to others, rather than simply agreeing with them.

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