Can I promote my product or service here?
No, the rules state that all advertising counts as spam and is prohibited.
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r/drehscheibe rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/drehscheibe: 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
- 70,316
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Science and research communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Spam: Spam ist untersagt. Dazu gehört auch Werbung jeder Art.
- Beleidigung: Beleidigungen sind nicht erlaubt und werden entfernt. Seid nett zueinander!
- Thema: Alles rund um das Thema Bahn kann hier gepostet werden.
- Gebannte Beiträge: Die hier gelisteten Beiträge sind hier nicht erlaubt: -AI/KI generierte Inhalte sind nicht erlaubt. -Aufruf zu Straftaten oder die Verherrlichung von kriminellen Handlungen. -Verbreitung, Beschreibung oder Anleitung zu strafbaren Handlungen. -Inhalte, die Selbstverletzung fördern, glorifizieren oder beschreiben. -Alle Inhalte, die von Twitter (X.com) stammen, auf Twitter geteilt wurden oder sich auf Twitter beziehen.
- NSFW 18+: Beiträge die sensible Inhalte haben sollten auch so gekennzeichnet werden.
- Hassrede: Hassrede ist nicht erlaubt und wird entfernt.
- Sexuelle Inhalte: Sexuelle Inhalte sind nicht erlaubt und werden entfernt.
- Sprache: Die Hauptsprache hier ist Deutsch aber Beiträge auf Englisch sind ebenfalls erlaubt.
- Politische Beiträge: Es sind keine politischen Beiträge oder Kommentare erlaubt.
- Falschinformationen: Falschinformationen aktiv zu verbreiten ist nicht erlaubt und werden entfernt.
- Rants & Tiraden: Rants & Tiraden sind nur grundsätzlich nur im Sammelthread am Mittwoch erlaubt.
- Community Ausschluss: Bei schweren oder wiederholten Verstößen kannst du gebannt werden. Die Entscheidung liegt hierbei bei dem Mod Team.
Works well
- A detailed post about a specific railway line or train model, written in German.
- An English language question about German railway operations that invites discussion.
- A historical photo or fact about railways, with no promotional intent.
- A helpful answer to someone's railway question in the comments to build goodwill.
Avoid
- Do not post any content from Twitter, including links to tweets or screenshots.
- Do not post AI generated content, as the rules explicitly ban it.
- Do not post rants or tirades outside of the Wednesday thread.
- Do not post anything promotional, since the rules classify all advertising as spam.
- Do not bring up political topics in posts or comments.
What r/drehscheibe Is For
This community is for everything related to railways and trains. The main language is German, but English posts are also allowed. People come here to discuss railway topics of all kinds.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule named "Spam" is the biggest barrier for any marketer, because it bans all forms of advertising. The rule named "Thema" keeps the community focused on railways, so anything off topic will not survive. The rule named "Gebannte Beiträge" is critical because it bans AI generated content and all Twitter content. The rule named "Politische Beiträge" removes any political posts or comments. The rule named "Rants & Tirades" restricts complaints to the Wednesday thread only.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine contribution about railways, written in German or English. You could share a detailed observation about train operations, a historical railway fact, or a thoughtful question about rail technology. Since all advertising is banned, your only path as a founder is to participate as a community member first, share useful railway knowledge, and build trust over time before ever mentioning your product.
What To Avoid
Avoid any kind of advertising or promotion, since the "Spam" rule bans all forms of it. Do not post AI generated content, as it is explicitly listed under "Gebannte Beiträge". Do not share any content from Twitter, whether it is a link, a screenshot, or a reference, because the rules ban all Twitter content. Keep rants and tirades out of the main feed, because the "Rants & Tirades" rule only allows them in the Wednesday thread. Do not post political content, since the "Politische Beiträge" rule removes it. Do not spread misinformation, as the "Falschinformationen" rule prohibits it. Avoid insults, hate speech, and sexual content.
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Common questions about r/drehscheibe
Can I post AI generated images or text?
No, AI generated content is explicitly banned by the rules.
Can I post in English?
Yes, English posts are allowed, though the main language of the community is German.
Where can I post a rant about my train experience?
Rants and tirades are only allowed in the Wednesday collection thread.
Can I share a link from Twitter?
No, any content from or referencing Twitter is not allowed.
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