What is the main requirement for posting in this community?
You must make sure your posts are directly about South Asia or its people to survive moderator review.
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r/SouthAsia rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/SouthAsia: 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
- 19,402
- Verified
- October 24, 2026
- Category
- Global affairs and geopolitics readers
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Stay on topic: Any post must obviously relate to South Asia or the people of South Asia specifically
- Do not engage in bigotry: Do not engage in bigotry
- Do not insult or belittle others: Do not insult or belittle others
- Do not propagandize: Do not propagandize
- Demonstrate basic civility: Demonstrate basic civility
- Do not celebrate violence, death, or destruction: Do not celebrate violence, death, or destruction
- No reposts: No reposts
- Do not promote Bitcoin or other crypto currency: Do not promote Bitcoin or other crypto currency
Works well
- A thoughtful analysis of a recent political development in one of the South Asian nations.
- A historical deep dive into a specific event or cultural tradition from the region.
- A discussion thread asking for perspectives on a complex social issue affecting the people of South Asia.
- Sharing factual news updates about the region while maintaining a neutral and respectful stance.
Avoid
- Posting content that is not directly related to South Asia or its people.
- Engaging in bigotry or using language that is bigoted.
- Insulting or belittling any other users in the community.
- Promoting Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency.
- Posting duplicate content or reposting material that has already been shared.
- Creating content that celebrates violence, death, or destruction.
What r/SouthAsia Is For
This subreddit is a place for people to discuss the news, history, politics, and general culture of South Asia. The region includes countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. It is intended for discussion about these nations and the people who live there.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that will determine if your post survives are Stay on topic, Do not engage in bigotry, Do not insult or belittle others, Do not propagandize, Demonstrate basic civility, Do not celebrate violence, death, or destruction, No reposts, and Do not promote Bitcoin or other crypto currency.
What To Post
A good post here should be a thoughtful discussion or a factual piece of news that relates specifically to South Asia. Since there are no observed top posts, you should focus on providing genuine insight into the region's history or current events while maintaining a respectful tone. Keep your content strictly focused on the region and its people.
What To Avoid
You must avoid anything that is off topic or uncivil. Do not engage in bigotry or try to push a specific political agenda through propaganda. You must also avoid celebrating violence or death, and you cannot post any content promoting Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency.
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Common questions about r/SouthAsia
Can I post about cryptocurrency or financial promotions here?
Do not promote Bitcoin or other crypto currency, as this is strictly banned.
What kind of tone should I use when posting?
You must demonstrate basic civility and avoid insulting or belittling anyone.
What is this subreddit generally about?
The community is for discussion, news, history, and politics concerning countries like India and Pakistan.
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