Can I share a link to my own blog post here?
Yes, the community description says redditors can share blog articles, news links, and information, and the policy brief confirms promotion is allowed.
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r/SysAdminBlogs rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/SysAdminBlogs: 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
- 30,516
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- DevOps and infrastructure operators
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Content Must Be Technically Oriented.: Content Must Be Technically Oriented, or clearly related to the profession of Systems Administration. - Content should involve any of the wide array of technologies related to Systems Administration. - A news article on how a political issue will impact technology or tech jobs is approved. - An editorial on how or why a specific political figure is an idiot will be removed. - Content addressing the health concerns of working at a desk for extended periods is permitted.
- Discussion Threads Should Not Start With Memes.: Discussion Threads Should Not Start With Memes. - Memes and GIFs can be used as a response to depict emotion. - But all Threads should start with a Blog, Vlog or Article of some sort.
- Redditors shall interact in a civilized manner.: Redditors shall interact in a civilized manner. - Attack ideas and solutions, not the individuals who propose them. - Do not make discussions personal. - Do not take generalized feedback as a personal attack. - No doxxing.
- No "BrainDumps" or "Test Kits": Sharing of content promoting "BrainDumps" and "Test Kits" shall result in a permanent ban on the first offence. - Zero tolerance. Scorched Earth. - You are scum, and will be treated as such.
- No content that promotes unlawful activities.: Sharing of content that promotes unlawful activities is prohibited. - How to crack activation codes. - How to buy gray market software. - How to download drivers / firmwares / updates you are not entitled to. - How to circumvent security controls in the workplace or school environment.
Works well
- A blog post breaking down how you solved a specific systems administration problem, written for fellow technology professionals.
- A news article about a political issue that will impact technology or tech jobs, with your analysis of what it means for sysadmins.
- A vlog or article reviewing a tool you use in your systems administration workflow, focusing on the technical details.
- A post about the health concerns of working at a desk for extended periods, tied to the reality of sysadmin work.
Avoid
- Do not open a thread with a meme or GIF, as the rule "Discussion Threads Should Not Start With Memes." requires every thread to begin with a blog, vlog, or article.
- Never share or link to braindumps or test kits, because the rule "No "BrainDumps" or "Test Kits"" calls for a permanent ban on the first offense with zero tolerance.
- Do not post content that promotes unlawful activities, including cracking activation codes, buying gray market software, downloading firmware you are not entitled to, or circumventing security controls.
- Do not post editorials that attack political figures personally, since only technology-adjacent political content is allowed under "Content Must Be Technically Oriented."
- Do not make discussions personal, attack individuals, or doxx anyone, as the rule "Redditors shall interact in a civilized manner." requires.
What r/SysAdminBlogs Is For
This community is a companion to r/sysadmin where redditors share blog articles, news links, and information useful or interesting to technology professionals. It is built for systems administrators and people in adjacent technical roles who want to read and discuss substantive content. The focus is on the wide array of technologies related to systems administration, plus topics that clearly connect to the profession itself.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule "Content Must Be Technically Oriented." is the gatekeeper. Your post must involve technologies related to systems administration, or clearly relate to the profession itself. The rule "Discussion Threads Should Not Start With Memes." means every thread must begin with a blog, vlog, or article, though memes and GIFs are fine as responses. The rule "Redditors shall interact in a civilized manner." keeps the tone professional, so attack ideas, not people. The rule "No "BrainDumps" or "Test Kits"" is the harshest one here, carrying a permanent ban on the first offense with zero tolerance. The rule "No content that promotes unlawful activities." covers cracking software, gray market purchases, and circumventing security controls.
What To Post
A good post here is a genuine blog article, vlog, or news link that helps systems administrators do their work or understand their profession better. Write about a specific technology, a troubleshooting approach, a tool comparison, or a news item that affects tech jobs. The rule "Content Must Be Technically Oriented." even allows health content about working at a desk for extended periods, so a thoughtful piece on ergonomics for sysadmins would fit. Start your thread with the article itself, not a meme, and make sure the content speaks to technology professionals rather than pitching a product at them.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that is not technically oriented or clearly related to systems administration, because the rule "Content Must Be Technically Oriented." will get it removed. Do not start a thread with a meme or GIF, since the rule "Discussion Threads Should Not Start With Memes." requires threads to begin with a blog, vlog, or article. Stay away from braindumps and test kits entirely, because the rule "No "BrainDumps" or "Test Kits"" means a permanent ban on the first offense with zero tolerance. Do not share content that promotes unlawful activities, such as cracking activation codes, buying gray market software, downloading firmware you are not entitled to, or circumventing security controls. Keep your tone civil, because the rule "Redditors shall interact in a civilized manner." prohibits personal attacks and doxxing.
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Common questions about r/SysAdminBlogs
Are links allowed in this community?
Yes, links are allowed according to the policy brief, provided the content is technically oriented or clearly related to systems administration.
Can I post AI-generated content?
The rules do not mention AI content, so there is no stated restriction, but the content must still be technically oriented and useful to systems administration professionals.
Can I start a thread with a meme if my content is technical?
No, the rule "Discussion Threads Should Not Start With Memes." says all threads must start with a blog, vlog, or article.
Is health-related content allowed if it is about desk work?
Yes, the rule "Content Must Be Technically Oriented." explicitly permits content addressing the health concerns of working at a desk for extended periods.
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