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Can you promote on r/boardgames?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.
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What its rules say about promotion
Promotion Requires Participation
This sub is a community, not an audience. Promotion of any kind requires the user to abide by our [Participation & Promotion Guidelines](/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides/#wiki_rule_5). If you're attempting to run an AMA, you must do so by scheduling it with the mods via modmail.
What its rules say about AI and bots
Limit Usage of AI
This sub encourages real discussion of board games. Therefore, content or comments that are largely or completely made by AI are subject to removal. Additionally, certain websites and applications are no longer allowed due to the prevalence of vibe-coding. See our [AI Rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides#wiki_rule_9) for a full list.
All 9 rules of r/boardgames
- Follow Reddiquette and Reddit Content Policies
All content on the sub **must** follow [Reddiquette](https://www.reddithelp.com/en/categories/reddit-101/reddit-basics/reddiquette) and abide by Reddit's [Content Policy](https://www.redditinc.com/policies/content-policy). - No Discrimination, Harassment, or Malicious Content
We have zero tolerance for hate speech, doxing, or threats. Any violation of this rule is considered bannable, even on the first offence. Harassment, dog whistles, playing devil’s advocate, sea-lioning, and general pot-stirring is considered malicious and is not permitted. - Keep Discussions Civil
All discussion, even disagreements, is expected to be conducted civilly. Unwelcomed behavior that breaks our [Community Guidelines](/r/boardgames/wiki/community) are subject to removal, regardless of content, and repeated offences can lead to bans. - Posts Must be On-Topic
At their core, posts should be discussion-oriented. External media or content, when shared, must engage the community. Above all, posts must be directly related to the board gaming hobby. Please see our list of [Off-Topic Posts](/r/boardgames/wiki/off-topic) which are subject to removal. - Promotion Requires Participation
This sub is a community, not an audience. Promotion of any kind requires the user to abide by our [Participation & Promotion Guidelines](/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides/#wiki_rule_5). If you're attempting to run an AMA, you must do so by scheduling it with the mods via modmail. - Follow Posting Guidelines
Certain topics, such as [Game Recommendations](/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides#wiki_game_recommendations), [COMC](/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides#wiki_check_out_my_collection_.28comc.29), and [Giveaways](/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides#wiki_contests_.26_giveaways) have recommended or required posting guidelines all users are expected to follow. Check our [Contribution Guides](/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides) for a complete list. - Respect Intellectual Property
Sharing self-created projects are encouraged, but must be done so in a way that respects the intellectual property of publishers/designers. Shared game assets or digital recreations that are not publicly released by the IP holders require written permission by the IP holder. Game re-themes must be shared in such a way as to prevent physical recreation. - Hide Spoilers and NSFW Content
Respect other users of this sub by keeping Spoilers and possibly NSFW content hidden. Posts and comments **must** be appropriately tagged or hidden in accordance with our [Spoilers](/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides#wiki_spoilers) guidelines. - Limit Usage of AI
This sub encourages real discussion of board games. Therefore, content or comments that are largely or completely made by AI are subject to removal. Additionally, certain websites and applications are no longer allowed due to the prevalence of vibe-coding. See our [AI Rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/boardgames/wiki/contribution-guides#wiki_rule_9) for a full list.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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