r/startups posting rules

What to know before posting in r/startups

r/startups enforces a strict no-self-promotion rule that catches more posts than founders expect. AutoModerator removes anything with a link to your own product, an obvious launch announcement, or a CTA in the title. Even contextual mentions in answers can be removed if the account is recent or low-karma. The subreddit is most welcoming of specific tactical questions (pricing, hiring, fundraising) and detailed retrospectives. Genuine 'lessons learned' posts perform best; pure pitches almost never make it through.

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