Can you self-promote on r/tattoos?

Q: Can you self-promote on r/tattoos?

No rule mentions promotion. None of its rules mentions self-promotion. That is not permission: read every rule, say plainly that it's yours, and make the post useful on its own. Read 2026-09-26 from the community's own rules.

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Can you promote on r/tattoos?

No rule mentions promotion None of its rules mentions self-promotion. That is not permission: read every rule, say plainly that it's yours, and make the post useful on its own.

What this page is

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This tattoos subreddit is to share, discuss, and ask questions about THE ART YOU WEAR. Please enjoy your stay.

All 8 rules of r/tattoos

R1: Post requirements
Title: Artist's name, the geographical location (Country/City), and the shop name(optional). - If done in a private studio, work must be professional. - NSFW should be tagged properly - Do NOT misuse filters - Well-lit photo(s) The end goal is to share your pieces properly with others that have similar interests.
R2: Be respectful
Stay civil, and keep the comments about the tattoo(s). No bickering, insulting, trolling, or other garbage behavior. Do not suggest ridicule subs or say a tattoo will age badly. Do not use hate speech/slurs even if you think you mean it as a "joke." **Constructive criticism is allowed and encouraged, don't be an asshole or a creep.**
R3: Do not sexualize other users
Any comment perceived as "sexualizing another user" will be removed and you will receive a permanent ban without warning. ANY comments made on personal appearance or user's body will lead to a ban, compliments OR insults. This includes comments like "Nice! Great tattoo also!"
R4: Tattoos must be by a professional artist and tag NSFW
Do not post work that was not done by a professional tattoo artist. No ink sac or visible blood. No excessive peeling. Be sure to tag NSFW content - NSFW is allowed, but the focus of the picture must be the tattoo(s)
R5: Questions for your tattoo artist
Any questions about whether a tattoo will "work" with scarring, skin tones, body type, body location, or how to add to your tattoo. Only a qualified artist will be able to answer your question, and discussion on Reddit will only lead to misinformation. *Ask your tattoo artist.*
R6: No aftercare/medical questions
**[ANY discussion of medical advice or aftercare](https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/3cth6c/reminder_about_medical_and_aftercare_advice_from/)**, including possible allergic reaction, infection, or if a tattoo is healing properly. If you have an issue with a tattoo, return to your artist or ask a medical professional.
R7: No Pricing Discussion
[We forbid talking about pricing **in any context.**](http://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/19epxy/reddit_didnt_seem_to_like_the_last_tattoo_i/c8nohda) This includes questions about tips.
R8: Stance on OF creators on this page
More information can be found [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/tattoos/comments/1i212i8/stance_on_of_content/?ref=share&ref_source=link)

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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