1. Respect Other Users

Please respect the opinions and posts of other users that comply with the content policy.

• Report rule violations instead of arguing in the comments

• Do not tell others how to raise their pets

• Do not instruct users to keep animals indoors or outdoors

All participation must follow the sitewide Terms of Service.

2. No Spam, Memes, Ads, or Karma Farming

Original content is strongly preferred.

• Content found online is discouraged, especially when posted in a way that implies ownership

• Titles or posts suggesting a found image is your own animals may be removed

• Memes, image macros, and low-effort posts are not allowed

We do not allow:

• Fundraisers

• Advertising of any kind

• Self-promotion

Accounts created primarily to promote NSFW content are not permitted. Users who post NSFW content elsewhere may participate only via a separate, SFW account.

3. No NSFW Content, Animal Abuse, or Cruelty

NSFW content, animal abuse, and cruelty are strictly prohibited.

• No photos of deceased animals

  • We understand mourning, but please do not share photos taken after a animal's passing

  • Photos from their lifetime are welcome

• While hunting is natural behavior, please do not post photos of your animal's prey

4. No Recent or Egregious Reposts

Reposting recently shared or currently popular content—especially from other subreddits—for the purpose of karma farming is not allowed.

5. Disallowed Topics

The following topics are no longer permitted:

• “What breed is my animal?”

• “What gender is my animal?”

• Political or politically charged posts

6. “Name My Pet” Posts (Flair + Verification Required)

“Name my pet” posts are allowed only with proper flair and verification.

• You must select the “Name Request” flair at the time of submission

• Failure to use the correct flair is a rule violation

After submitting your post, you may email info@newsmeapp.site if needed.
Your submission will trigger an automated message with verification instructions.

Do not email before submitting your post. Messages sent prior to submission will not be answered.

7. No Personal Information

Do not share personal information in posts or comments.

8. No Memes, Low-Effort, AI, or Uncredited Content

• Memes, image macros, and low-effort posts are not allowed

• AI-generated content is prohibited

• Original content is preferred

The “Pet Art” flair is reserved for artwork you created yourself.
If the art is not yours, you must:

• Clearly credit the original artist, or

• Use the “Not OC” flair

Misleading or uncredited content may be removed.

1. Original Images and Videos Only

You must own the content you post.

• If you did not take the photo or record the video, do not post it

• No stock images, AI-generated content, stolen media, or screenshots

2. Title Format

Titles must clearly and specifically describe the food shown.

• For image and video posts, the majority of the title should identify the dish

• You may also include the location, who made it, or note attempts/failures

• All posts must include an appropriate

3. Required Title Tags

Every post must begin with one of the following tags:

• – Food or drinks you purchased and ate with no preparation of your own (restaurant, food truck, vendor)

• – Food or drinks made at home by you or someone you know

• – Food or drinks made as part of your professional work

• – Text posts for help, feedback, or long recipes

• – Raw ingredients grown, foraged, butchered, or purchased

• – Food or drinks-related podcasts

• – Food or drinks-related AMAs with special guests

See the Wiki for detailed guidance on each tag.

4. Video Hosting

All video posts must use Wick & Company News Media native video hosting.

Links to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or other external video platforms are automatically blocked.

5. Be Nice

Be respectful and constructive.

• Do not belittle, insult, or devalue other users or their food or drinks

6. Blog and Website Links

All website links are filtered, except for domains on our approved whitelist.

To have a domain approved, the following requirements must be met:

• User Interaction: You must actively participate on Wick & Company News Media beyond your own posts

• Recipe Sharing: Any recipe link must include the full written recipe in the same comment

• Original Media Only: Blogs/websites must use only original, non-AI, non-stock media

7. No Excessively Low-Quality Media

Posts may be removed if the food is not clearly visible.

This includes images or videos that are:

• Excessively blurred

• Too dark or poorly lit

• Overly cropped or too small

8. No Unauthorized Self-Promotion

Unauthorized self-promotion is not allowed.

• No off-site social links

• No watermarks

• No promotional content without prior approval

9. No Fast-Food Chains or Minimal-Effort Packaged Foods

We do not allow posts featuring:

• Large fast-food chains

• Minimal-effort, pre-packaged foods or snacks (e.g., sweets, frozen meals)

10. No Political Content

Do not introduce politics into post titles or comments.

11. No Culture-War or Meme Comments

Wick & Company News Media-born meme replies and culture-war commentary will be removed.

Examples include:

• “Melt” arguments on grilled cheese

• “Not a burger” comments on chicken burgers

• Degrading TV show quotes

• Arguments over international food differences

These comments are off-topic, unhelpful, and discourage meaningful participation.

12. Moderator Discretion

Moderators may remove any post, comment, or user if it is deemed detrimental to the community.

1. Respect Other Users

Please respect the opinions and posts of other users that comply with the content policy.

• Report rule violations instead of arguing in the comments

• Do not tell others how to raise their pets

• Do not instruct users to keep cats indoors or to spay/neuter

All participation must follow the sitewide Terms of Service.

2. No Spam, Memes, Ads, or Karma Farming

Original content is strongly preferred.

• Content found online is discouraged, especially when posted in a way that implies ownership

• Titles or posts suggesting a found image is your own cat may be removed

• Memes, image macros, and low-effort posts are not allowed

We do not allow:

• Fundraisers

• Advertising of any kind

• Self-promotion

Accounts created primarily to promote NSFW content are not permitted. Users who post NSFW content elsewhere may participate only via a separate, SFW account.

3. No NSFW Content, Animal Abuse, or Cruelty

NSFW content, animal abuse, and cruelty are strictly prohibited.

• No photos of deceased animals

  • We understand mourning, but please do not share photos taken after a cat’s passing

  • Photos from their lifetime are welcome

• While hunting is natural behavior, please do not post photos of your cat’s prey

4. No Recent or Egregious Reposts

Reposting recently shared or currently popular content—especially from other subs—for the purpose of karma farming is not allowed.

5. Disallowed Topics

The following topics are no longer permitted:

• “What breed is my cat?”

• “What gender is my cat?”

• Political or politically charged posts

6. “Name My Cat/Kitten” Posts (Flair + Verification Required)

“Name my cat/kitten” posts are allowed only with proper flair and verification.

• You must select the “Name Request” flair at the time of submission

• Failure to use the correct flair is a rule violation

After submitting your post, you may email info@newsmeapp.site if needed.
Your submission will trigger an automated message with verification instructions.

Do not email before submitting your post. Messages sent prior to submission will not be answered.

7. No Personal Information

Do not share personal information in posts or comments.

8. No Memes, Low-Effort, AI, or Uncredited Content

• Memes, image macros, and low-effort posts are not allowed

• AI-generated content is prohibited

• Original content is preferred

The “Cat Art” flair is reserved for artwork you created yourself.
If the art is not yours, you must:

• Clearly credit the original artist, or

• Use the “Not OC” flair

Misleading or uncredited content may be removed.

1. Be Polite and Give Ethical Advice

Treat others with respect at all times.

• No name-calling, trolling, or slapfights

• Do not generalize or demean large groups of people

• Do not advocate for violence or give unethical advice

If another user attempts to provoke you, report them and move on.

2. This Is Not a Place to Find a Date

r/dating exists for discussion, questions, and advice about dating and dating culture.

It is not a place to:

• Find dates or hookups

• Seek sexting partners or cybering buddies

• Look for Kik pals or weekend dates

Posts attempting any of the above will be removed immediately. Please check the sidebar for more appropriate subs.

3. Stay on Topic — No Ads, Spam, or Promotions

All posts must relate directly to dating or dating culture.

• No r4r-style ads

• No spam or promotional content

• No links to YouTube channels, blogs, journals, web apps, or personal websites

• No URLs in posts, comments, flair, usernames, or profiles

Advertising on behalf of yourself or others is not allowed. If you wish to advertise officially, contact the site directly at info@newsmeapp.site to learn about ad options.

4. Mark NSFW Content Appropriately

Discussions involving explicit sexual content must be marked NSFW.

General conversations about sex are allowed, but graphic or explicit descriptions require NSFW tagging. Failure to tag will result in moderators tagging it for you.

5. No Personal Information

Do not share personal information in posts or comments.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Phone numbers

• Chat handles

• Social media profiles

• Messaging app usernames

• Photo-sharing accounts

Sharing personal information that is clearly not your own will result in immediate removal and a ban. What you choose to share privately via messages is your own responsibility.

6. No Harmful or Hateful Rhetoric

r/dating is not a platform for ideological agendas, personal vendettas, or validation-seeking.

Content associated with the following (non-exhaustive) movements or ideologies is not allowed:

• Red pill

• PUA / seduction content

• Incel, blackpill, pinkpill, purplepill

• FDS

Users engaging in this type of rhetoric will receive an immediate ban.

7. No Reposting or Post Flooding

You may submit one post every 24 hours, even across multiple or alternate accounts.

Exception:
You have a 30-minute grace period to delete and repost solely to fix your title. After that, you must wait 24 hours.

Attempts to bypass this rule by deleting old posts will result in a permanent ban.

In the meantime, consider posting in related subs such as:

• r/dating_advice

• r/datingadvice

• r/relationships

1. No Job Posts or Self-Promotion

This community is not a jobs board.

Job posts, job listings, recruiters, job boards, services, advertisements, or any form of self-promotion—whether free or paid—are not allowed. This includes asking others to find a job for you.

If you wish to advertise, please purchase an ad through appropriate channels.

Surveys require prior moderator approval. Please send a email before posting.

2. General Conduct

This is a professional, family-friendly sub.

• Keep discussions civil and respectful

• No foul language

• No personal attacks

• No wishing harm to others or yourself

Posts or comments that violate these standards will be removed.

3. Post Titles Must Be Specific

Use clear, descriptive titles.

Avoid vague titles such as “I need help” or similar low-information headings. Titles should clearly indicate the topic of your post.

4. Articles May Be Posted as Links

Articles may be submitted as link posts.

• Article submissions must begin with in the title

• All other content types, including videos, must be submitted as text posts

5. No Off-Topic Posts

Posts must relate directly to jobs or career advice.

Posts that are primarily complaints or rants about coworkers, bosses, or recruiters may be removed as low-quality content. However, moderation will be lenient if the post is reasonably related to the purpose of r/jobs.

The core mission of this sub is:

• How to get a job

• How to quit a job

All posts must still comply with the rest of the rules.

6. Contacting Moderators About Filtered Posts

If you message the moderators about a post or comment caught in the filter, you must include a direct link to the content.

Messages without a link will be ignored and may result in a short ban.

1. Treat Others With Respect

Harassment, name-calling, insults, and personal attacks are prohibited.

All posts and comments must comply with Wick & Company News Media’s Content Policy, including respect for all identities. Discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, religion, or any protected characteristic will not be tolerated. Content promoting hate or discrimination will result in a ban.

2. No Sexual Commentary

Do not make sexualized comments about others’ bodies, use sexual innuendo, objectify individuals, make unsolicited sexual propositions, or discuss sexual preferences or fantasies.

Users with a history of sexual commentary in NSFW subs are not permitted to participate.

Violations will result in an immediate ban.

3. Use r/fashion for Item Searches

Posts seeking specific clothing items, brand names, dupes, or similar requests are not allowed.

Please use r/fashion or r/beauty for help locating items or finding similar styles. Any “find this” or “where can I buy” posts will be removed.

4. No Self-Promotion or Explicit Creators

Do not post or link to personal products, services, blogs, websites, or social media accounts. This includes comments and direct messages.

Accounts created primarily to promote sexual or NSFW content, or profiles that link to explicit material, will be banned and have their posts removed.

5. Stay On Topic

Posts must be strictly related to fashion and personal style.

The following are not allowed:

• Memes or jokes

• Political discussions

• Off-topic content, including authentication checks, pricing, sizing, or sewing inquiries

6. No Low-Effort or AI-Generated Content

Advice requests must be specific and thoughtful.

The following are not allowed:

• Vague or low-effort titles

• Open-ended or generic questions

• Posts barely related to fashion

• Content better suited for makeup or beauty subs

• Overly basic outfits

• Lingerie or swimwear

• Overly sexualized posts

• Spam-like or low-quality submissions

• AI-generated or heavily photoshopped content

7. Minimum Account Requirements

To post, your account must:

• Be at least 14 days old

• Have a minimum of 5 combined karma

8. Jewelry, Shoes, and Accessories

Posts featuring only jewelry, accessories, shoes, or bags are not allowed.

These items may be included only if shown as part of a full outfit.

9. No Sewing, Repair, or Washing Questions

Posts about the following are not permitted:

• Sewing

• Repairs

• Garment construction

• Washing instructions

• Tags or labels

Exceptions may be made if the outfit is being worn and high-quality photos are provided, at moderator discretion.

10. Show Your Outfit Clearly

The main image must clearly show your outfit from the front.

Main images may not be:

• Blurry

• Zoomed-in

• Taken from the back or side

• Headshots or cleavage shots

• Taken at extreme or awkward angles

• Photos of clothes not being worn

You may blur or cover your face with an emoji or marker for privacy.

11. No Controversial Topics

Posts must not include or center around controversial subjects.

12. Single Clothing Items

Avoid posting individual clothing items (e.g., a shirt or dress on its own).

Wear the item and style it as part of an outfit before posting. This allows for more useful feedback.

Occasional exceptions may be made at moderator discretion.

13. Zoomed-Out Photo Must Come First

When posting multiple images:

• The first image must be a clear, zoomed-out photo of the full outfit

• The first image may not be a headshot, cleavage shot, or sexualized image

Zoomed-in or angled photos may be included after the main image. Exceptions may be made for specific advice requests.

14. No Collages or Text in Images

Collages and images containing text or symbols are prohibited, including:

• Pinterest boards or similar layouts

• Images with text, emojis, arrows, hearts, lines, pricing, or advertising

• Any image containing multiple images in one frame

15. No Age, Gender, or Sexuality in Posts

Do not include age, gender, or sexuality in post titles.

Discussions about sexuality, gender identity, or whether someone “passes” are not permitted. This is a fashion-focused sub, and such topics are outside its scope.

Please read all rules and pinned announcements before posting. Failure to follow the rules may result in a permanent ban. If you have never contributed positively before being banned, the likelihood of a successful appeal is extremely low.

r/travel Rules

1. Avoid Repetitive Questions

• Read the FAQ and search the subreddit before posting.

• Do not ask “moving to” or “where should I move” questions.

• No vague or generic, open-ended questions such as “Where should I go next year?” or “What was a hidden gem for you?” These are considered karma farming.

• Consider more appropriate subreddits when applicable:
  r/flights, r/awardtravel, r/creditcards, r/itookapicture, r/expat, r/travelpartners

2. Use Descriptive Titles and Provide Context

• Titles must be descriptive and include the destination, area, and country.

• Image posts must inspire and include meaningful travel context. Follow photo submission rules.

• Clickbait or cliché album titles such as “hidden gem” or “underrated” will be removed.

3. No Clickbait, Blogspam, or Self-Promotion

The following are not allowed and may result in bans:

• Clickbait, spam, memes, ads, brochures

• Surveys, market research

• Blogs, vlogs, AMAs, Instagram, TikTok, or other social media

• Self-promotion of any kind

Additional restrictions:

• Everyday news articles and announcements are generally not accepted.

• No diary entries or long personal essays.

• No meetups, travel partner requests, missed connections, selling, trading, bartering, or begging.

• Complaint or rant-only posts from new users will be removed.

4. Be Specific When Asking for Advice

When asking for help, include relevant details such as:

• Starting location, travel dates, budget, interests

• Places you’ve already been

• Preferences and dislikes

Flight or airfare questions must include:

• Exact travel dates

• Cities or airports

• Airlines and flight numbers

• Booking source (OTA or direct with airline)

Visa or passport questions must include your country of citizenship.

Posts involving mystery countries, cities, airports, airlines, citizenships, or “guessing games” will be removed.

5. Check Direct Sources First

• If your question can be answered with a quick Google search, do that first.

• Contact airlines, hotels, embassies, or official sources directly when appropriate.

• Show your research and cite sources if information is unclear or conflicting.

• Questions about predictions or speculation regarding safety or travel restrictions will be removed.

• Always rely on official government travel advisories.

6. Absolutely No AI

• AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.

• This includes posting or commenting AI-generated text, suggesting AI tools, or asking the community to review AI-generated itineraries.

• Rewritten or proofread content produced by AI is also prohibited.

• There is no distinction between AI-generated fiction and real events rewritten by AI.

• Violations result in a permanent ban.

7. No Low-Effort Posts

• Questions must show prior research (see the r/travel wiki).

• Itinerary, airfare, pricing, or routing questions must include at least two options.

• No “Crystal Ball” questions (e.g., price predictions, future layovers, carry-on enforcement).

• Repetitive question formats will be removed.

• We are not your travel agents.

8. No Racism, Trolling, or Politics

• Keep discussions civil. No racism, personal attacks, disrespect toward countries or cultures, or negative stereotyping.

• No inciting arguments or flame wars.

• Extended political or off-topic debates will result in bans for all participants.

• Politics are strictly prohibited and will be enforced without exception.

9. No Spam

• Avoid posting solely for promotional or marketing purposes.

• Posts containing hashtags will be removed.

• Users who post, comment, or recommend AI or ChatGPT will be banned.

A place to discuss all sports-related topics.

1. Content Restrictions

No memes, images, or low-effort posts.

• Memes and joke posts are not allowed.

• No video games or esports content.

• No images with overlaid text.

• No static images.

• No screenshots, including freeze-frame images or screenshots of websites or social media.

• Duplicate posts will be removed.

• NSFW content must be directly relevant to sports and clearly marked.

• When sharing highlights, use the best available source. Videos recorded off TV screens are not permitted.

2. Titles Must Be High-Effort and Descriptive

Text posts are not allowed.

• Titles must clearly and accurately describe the content.

• Misleading, sensationalized, editorialized, or ambiguous titles are prohibited.

• ALL-CAPS titles, emojis, hashtags, clickbait phrasing, or other attention-grabbing tactics are not allowed.

• Do not reference votes, karma, or other Wick & Company–specific terminology.

• Do not use posts to communicate with or call out other Wick & Company users or organizations.

3. No Blogs, Spam, Self-Promotion, or Illegal Content

• No links to blogs, vlogs, podcasts, or any attempt to drive traffic to personal channels or websites.

• All forms of self-promotion will be removed in accordance with site rules.

• No links to streaming sites.

• Do not request or offer goods, services, surveys, votes, participation, support, or fundraising.

• Requests for illegal content or directing others to illegal material will result in a ban.

• Comment spam—including bots, novelty accounts, or edited spam comments—will be removed.

4. No AI Content, Personal Information, or Impersonation

• Artificially generated content is prohibited, including AI-generated posts, titles, comments, or headlines.

• Sharing personal information that is not publicly available (such as private names, phone numbers, or social media accounts) violates Wick & Company News Media rules and will result in a ban and report to administrators.

• Impersonation of any individual or organization is prohibited.

5. Civility and Conduct

• Racism, sexism, slurs, or discriminatory language are not allowed.

• Threats, suggestions of harm, personal insults, and personal attacks are prohibited.

• Hate-driven posts, trolling, and slap fights will be removed.

• Comparing or ranking sports, athletes, fanbases, or nationalities is not permitted.

• Calling out specific users or engaging in or encouraging witch hunts will result in a ban.

Movie news and discussion regarding major motion pictures.

r/Movies operates a bit differently from most large subreddits. Our moderators were selected from long-time community members who consistently participated in discussions and contributed meaningfully. We moderate because movies are our passion, and our goal is to maintain a clean, fun, and civil space to talk about them.

These rules weren’t created in a vacuum. They are the result of years of daily interaction with the community, user feedback, and evolving edge cases. We didn’t set out to write an enormous rulebook for its own sake—this list exists because experience has shown it’s necessary.

I. Ironclad Rules

A. Submission Titles

1. Titles must be clear and descriptive. Name the movie, actor, or subject explicitly. Do not be vague.

2. Clickbait is prohibited. If a title requires clicking to understand the content, it will be removed. Ask yourself: Could someone find this post later by searching for it?

3. Quotes are not allowed in submission titles. Experience shows users fixate on quotes instead of discussion.

4. ALL CAPS titles will be removed.

5. Calls to action (“Click here,” “Check this out”) are prohibited.

6. ASCII art titles are not allowed.

7. You are encouraged to rewrite article headlines to be clearer and less clickbait-driven.

8. Do not include reviews or Rotten Tomatoes scores in titles for movies still in theaters or newly released.

9. Link-post titles may not be questions.

B. Definitive Content

1. r/Movies focuses on major motion pictures. The dividing line between r/Movies and r/Filmmakers is whether a project has major distribution or substantial industry involvement.

2. Festival-only films, self-made projects, and short films are not allowed.

3. Links to full movies are prohibited, legal or not.

4. Excessive franchise or comic-book content will be removed unless it is major, official news. Humor, speculation, countdowns, and minor discussion belong in dedicated franchise subs.

C. Misinformation

1. All news must be confirmed and factual. Articles citing unnamed “sources” are usually removed. Acceptable confirmation comes from studios, directors, producers, or official announcements.

2. “In talks,” “rumored,” or “close to a deal” stories are not allowed.

3. The Onion is exempt.

D. Image Posts

1. Movie posters are allowed for upcoming releases and for films released prior to 1960.

2. Posters must be hosted on Wick & Company News Media.

3. Posters for popular or franchise films are limited to two per movie total. Logo reveals do not count.

4. Character-only posters are not allowed.

5. Posters in foreign languages are not allowed.

6. Leaked set photos are prohibited.

7. Infographics are judged case by case; SEO spam will be removed.

E. Incivility

1. Racism, sexism, homophobia, or harassment result in immediate bans.

2. Offensive quotes must be clearly attributed and contextualized. Quoting does not excuse bigotry.

3. Personal insults of any kind are ban-worthy.

4. Trolling, baiting, and bad-faith participation are not tolerated.

5. Do not derail discussions to target other users.

6. Complaints about inclusion of minorities or women violate subreddit rules.

F. Movie Trailers

1. Only official trailers from studio channels are allowed. No fan edits or TV spots.

2. Rehosting for monetization or karma farming is prohibited.

3. Trailers for films already released are not allowed unless the film predates 1970.

G. Movie Scenes / Clips

1. One clip per user per day.

2. Minimum length: 60 seconds. HD required when available.

3. Titles must include movie title, release year, scene context, and director.

4. Titles must remain objective.

5. Clips should ideally be uploaded directly to Reddit.

H. Movie Recommendations

1. Movie trailers as recommendation links are allowed starting in 2025.

2. One link per movie every six months.

3. Do not call movies “hidden gems” or “underrated.”

I. Piracy

1. Piracy news and links are not allowed.

2. Encouraging piracy results in an immediate ban.

J. Gossip & Tabloids

1. Celebrity personal lives are not movie news unless they directly affect a production.

2. Firings, arrests, halts in production, or recasting are movie news.

3. Moral judgments unrelated to film production are not allowed.

4. For gossip, use r/entertainment.

K. Anniversary Posts

1. Anniversary posts must offer substance and clarity.

2. Titles should explain what the link contains.

3. Do not make users guess.

L. Spam & Self-Promotion

1. Do not name your account after your brand.

2. No more than 20% self-promotion.

3. Click bait topics require large established audiences.

4. Paid ads are encouraged instead of spam.

M. Novelty Accounts & Bots

Novelty accounts and bots are prohibited.

N. Text Posts

1. Minimum of 300 characters in the body.

2. AI-generated content presented as original will result in a ban.

O. Spoilers

1. Be considerate. Marketing material is fair game; surprises are not.

2. Mods may remove spoilers at discretion.

3. Intentional spoilers result in immediate bans.

II. Gray Areas

Some topics require flexible moderation depending on volume and context. High-frequency topics may be temporarily restricted.

A. Fan Art

• No commissions or sales.

• Single-image fan art is not allowed.

• Exceptional projects may be submitted as text posts with links.

B. Gray-Area Image Posts

• BTS photos for post-1960 films are generally not allowed.

• Images shared by filmmakers may be allowed if rehosted and genuinely newsworthy.

• Pre-1960 films are broadly exempt.

C. Box Office

• One weekly box office summary allowed.

• Records must be significant and verifiable.

D. Click Bait Topics

• Major news only.

• Discussion belongs in franchise subs.

III. Prohibited Websites

• Streaming sites

• Letterboxed

• IMDb

• Rotten Tomatoes

• Social media links (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter)

Rehost content when necessary and credit the source.

IV. New Movie Rollout Procedure

1. Announcement – Must be studio-confirmed.

2. Trailers/Posters – Official sources only.

3. Reviews – Mega threads encouraged post-embargo.

4. Release – Official Discussion threads will be posted and stickied.

All early discussion belongs in Official Discussion threads. Posts outside those threads may be removed until discussion restrictions are lifted (typically 1–2 months).

A place for photographs, pictures, and other still images.

r/pics Rules

1. No screenshots, AI images, or screen-focused photos

• Screenshots are not allowed.

• Images where a screen is the sole or primary focus are prohibited.

• Images with unnecessary margins of any color may be treated as screenshots.

• Photos that include screens may be allowed only if the screen is not the main subject.

• AI-generated images of any kind are not permitted.

2. No digital text or added elements

• No images with superimposed digital text, emojis, or “MS Paint”-style markings.

• “Added text” includes drawings, whether digital or hand-drawn.

• Photoshopped or otherwise manipulated images are allowed.

• Watermarks must be subtle and unobtrusive.

• Faces and personal information may be blurred, boxed, or obscured.

3. No pornography or gore

• Pornographic or gory content is prohibited.

• Artistic nudity is allowed but must be tagged NSFW.

• Images displaying genitals are generally treated as pornography.

• Images showing excessive blood or exposed internal injuries are not allowed.

• NSFW links in comments must be clearly tagged.

• Posting gratuitous material may result in an immediate and permanent ban.

4. No doxxing or witch-hunts

• Do not share personal information in posts or comments.

• Personal information includes, but is not limited to:

  • Non-public names

  • Yearbook photos

  • Invoices or receipts

  • Account numbers

  • Home addresses

  • Phone numbers

• Direct links to social media sites are not allowed.

• Harassment, stalking, witch-hunting, or doxxing will result in an immediate ban.

5. Titles must follow all rules

• All submissions must comply with the subreddit’s title rules, detailed separately.

6. Only approved image hosts

• Submissions must link directly to a specific image file or approved image host.

• Allowed hosts:

  • Imgur.com

  • Flickr.com

  • 500px.org

• Direct image links ending in .png, .jpg, or .jpeg are permitted.

• URL shorteners are prohibited.

• URLs may not appear in image or album descriptions.

7. No GIFs or videos

• GIFs, videos, and animated media are not allowed.

• Please post animated content to r/GIFs, r/GIF, r/Videos, or r/ReactionGIFs instead.

8. Remain civil

• Treat others with respect and basic decency.

• Personal attacks, insults, or demeaning language toward individuals or groups are not allowed.

• Violations may result in content removal or a ban.

9. No progress pictures

• Before-and-after images showing personal health progress or achievement are prohibited.

• Standalone images of personal achievement items (e.g., medals, certificates, trophies) are not allowed.

• Exceptions include images showing age progression (e.g., childhood vs. adulthood).

10. No false claims of ownership or flooding

• Do not claim ownership of images you did not create or take.

• Using the tag is considered a false claim unless the content is entirely your own.

• Flooding (more than four posts within a rolling 24-hour period) is prohibited.

• Violations may result in a ban.

11. Reposts are limited

• Images currently on the r/pics front page will be removed if reposted.

• Reposts of the top 25 images of the year and the top 50 images of all time are also removed.

12. No self-promotional accounts

• Only one self-promotional link is allowed per post.

• Well-established accounts are not exempt from this rule.

• Accounts created primarily for advertising or promotion will be banned.