r/AskSeattle rules, stats, and what to post

A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/AskSeattle: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.

Members: 50,167
Community age: Created Feb 2013, 13 years
To post: No minimum in the rules
To comment: No minimum in the rules
Self-promotion: Banned
Links: Not mentioned in the rules
Promo risk: HighFrom the rules, not from removal counts

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Rule summary

Be good: Our primary rule is to be good. No personal attacks, no name calling, no hate. In general - don't be a jerk. We have a low tolerance for nonsense - you will be warned or banned for being unnecessarily mean, purposefully unhelpful, or are otherwise trolling or inciting conflict.
Posts must be questions: The primary purpose of all posts should be to ask questions about Seattle-specific topics. Please do not use this subreddit as a place for off-topic discussion or debate (even if you phrase it as a question). Surveys *may* be allowed after receiving mod approval, and you must share results with the subreddit.
Keep it local: Please keep all questions and conversations relevant to Seattle or the general metro area. This isn't AskPortland :)
Don't spam or self-promote: Please do not spam or promote your own content, events, or products. Do not post links to kickstarters, gofundme pages, or your band's latest music video. Posts that appear to be "astroturfing" may also be removed.
No sales, classifieds, job postings or requests: Do not posts items wanted or for sale; this includes job postings or "who's hiring" posts.

Works well

A question asking for recommendations on the best local coffee shops in the Seattle metro area.
A query seeking advice on navigating the public transit system within the general metro area.
A question about the best places to find local volunteer opportunities in Seattle.
A request for information regarding zoning laws specific to a Seattle neighborhood.

Avoid

Being mean, using personal attacks, name calling, or hate.
Spamming or promoting your own content, events, or products.
Posting links to kickstarters, gofundme pages, or your band's latest music video.
Posting classifieds, items for sale, job postings, or requests.
Posting off-topic discussion or debate, even if it is phrased as a question.

What r/AskSeattle Is For

This community is a sister community to r/Seattle and is intended for FAQs and information. It is a place for people to ask questions about Seattle or the general metro area.

Rules That Matter Before Posting

Be good, Posts must be questions, Keep it local, Don't spam or self-promote, No sales classifieds job postings or requests.

What To Post

You should post questions that are relevant to Seattle or the general metro area. Your post must be phrased as a question and not an off-topic discussion. If you are running a survey, remember that you must get moderator approval before posting and you must share the results with the subreddit later.

What To Avoid

You must not be a jerk, and you must not use personal attacks, name calling, or hate. You should also never spam or promote your own content, events, or products. Do not post links to kickstarters, gofundme pages, or your band's latest music video. Furthermore, you cannot post classifieds, items wanted or for sale, job postings, or requests.

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Common questions about r/AskSeattle

What is the main purpose of r/AskSeattle?

The primary purpose of all posts should be to ask questions about Seattle-specific topics. This community is a sister community to r/Seattle meant for FAQs and information.

Is this subreddit for questions about the entire Pacific Northwest?

You must keep all questions and conversations relevant to Seattle or the general metro area, as the moderators do not want off-topic content.

Can I use this subreddit to sell something or find a job?

You must not post any classifieds, items wanted or for sale, job postings, or requests.

Can I run a survey here?

Surveys may be allowed, but you must receive moderator approval before posting and you must share the results with the subreddit later.

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