Can I post a link to my product or service?
No, promotional content is only allowed in the monthly stickied thread on the first Sunday of each month.
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r/cscareerquestions rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/cscareerquestions: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 2,392,598
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Posts must be related to careers in computer science or the tech industry.: All posts in /r/cscareerquestions must be related to computer science careers or working in the tech industry. Non-career college-related questions like "Which school should I go to?" belong in /r/csmajors.
- Posts must show thought, effort, and research.: Before posting, the post author should make an effort to do their own research, check our [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/wiki/index), search the subreddit, and provide details as part of their question. Low effort questions or posts will be removed.
- Some questions belong in daily stickied threads.: Some topics in /r/cscareerquestions are restricted to rotating sticky threads. If you make a post about those topics, it may be removed and you may be redirected to the stickied thread. Full list of topics and sticky schedule can be found [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/wiki/index).
- Survey or data-collecting posts require mod approval.: Posts which attempt to collect a large amount of data (such as salary-sharing threads or "homework assignments" meant to learn about careers in CS) or links to off-site surveys are generally not allowed in /r/cscareerquestions. Please contact the mods for more information.
- Promotional or advertising threads are only allowed in the monthly stickied threads.: Promotional or advertising content regarding a person, service, or website must go in the monthly stickied thread on the first Sunday of each month. All other promotional comments or posts will be removed.
- Trolling or being a jerk is not allowed.: Be human, don't be a jerk. All posts and comments should be polite and professional. Egregious offenses will get you banned.
- Posts must contain a question or foster discussion.: Posts in /r/cscareerquestions should either contain a question, or contain substantial content worthy of discussion. No rants, stories, links without context, or one-liners are allowed.
- Comments should be on-topic.: Comments in /r/cscareerquestions are required to be relevant to the post/discussion.
- Comments should be professional and helpful.: Comments in /r/cscareerquestions should be polite, professional, and helpful.
- Use ModMail instead of PMing moderators if you have issues.: If you have questions relating to the subreddit, such as having your posts removed, use ModMail to contact the moderators. Do not directly PM any moderator. Messages sent to /r/cscareerquestions will be sent to ModMail.
- Name & Shames are only for behavior that is blatantly unethical, illegal, or exceptionally shitty.: Name & Shames should be for corporate behavior that is blatantly dishonest/unethical, illegal, or exceptionally shitty. Non-exceptional Name & Shame posts will be removed and redirected to Glassdoor, the Daily Chat thread, or the Friday Rant thread.
Works well
- A detailed question about navigating a specific career transition in tech, with context about your background and what you have already researched.
- A discussion post about a real challenge in the tech industry, like interview practices or salary negotiation, that invites others to share their experience.
- A helpful comment on someone else's career question where you share relevant knowledge without linking to your product.
- A promotional post placed only in the monthly stickied thread on the first Sunday, following the rule for promotional content.
Avoid
- Posting promotional content outside the monthly stickied thread on the first Sunday.
- Posting salary-sharing threads or homework assignments without mod approval.
- Posting rants, stories, or links without context.
- Directly PMing moderators instead of using ModMail.
- Posting non-career college questions like which school to attend.
- Posting low-effort questions without searching the subreddit or checking the FAQ first.
What r/cscareerquestions Is For
This community is for people entering or already working in computer science and the tech industry. The goal is to help members navigate challenges and share strategies for success. Posts must be related to careers in computer science or the tech industry. College choice questions do not belong here and should go to r/csmajors instead.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for a founder are "Promotional or advertising threads are only allowed in the monthly stickied threads" and "Survey or data-collecting posts require mod approval." These two decide whether your post survives or gets pulled. You also need to respect "Posts must show thought, effort, and research" because low effort posts will be removed. Finally, "Posts must contain a question or foster discussion" means you cannot just drop a link or a story and leave.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine question or a discussion-worthy topic about a computer science career. Before you post, search the subreddit and check the FAQ to make sure your question has not been answered already. Provide details and context so the community can engage with your content. If you want to promote something, wait for the monthly stickied thread on the first Sunday of each month and put it there.
What To Avoid
Your post will be removed if it is promotional outside the monthly stickied thread, if it collects data or runs a survey without mod approval, or if it is low effort. Rants, stories, links without context, and one-liners are not allowed. Trolling or being a jerk will get you banned. Name and shame posts are only allowed for behavior that is blatantly unethical, illegal, or exceptionally bad, otherwise they get redirected elsewhere. Do not PM moderators directly, use ModMail instead.
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Common questions about r/cscareerquestions
Can I run a salary-sharing thread or survey?
No, you need to contact the moderators for approval first.
How do I contact the moderators about a removed post?
Use ModMail instead of directly PMing any moderator.
Can I post a rant or story without a question?
No, posts must contain a question or foster discussion.
Are college choice questions allowed?
Those belong in r/csmajors, not here.
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