r/Food & Drinks Rules

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 [TAG]

3. Required Title Tags

Every post must begin with one of the following tags:

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

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

• [Pro/Chef] – Food or drinks made as part of your professional work

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

• [Produce] – Raw ingredients grown, foraged, butchered, or purchased

• [Podcast] – Food or drinks-related podcasts

• [AMA] – 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.