Can I post here if I am not a Target team member?
The description says it is by Target team members for Target team members, so the audience is primarily Target employees.
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r/Target rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/Target: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
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Current public stats
- Members
- 231,062
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Local community and city subreddits
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Basic Posting Requirements: This subreddit is created by Target employees for Target employees. Moderators reserve the right to remove any post which does not fit the nature of the sub. Please read the FAQ. There are two separate pages for current team members (www.reddit.com/r/target/wiki/currenttmfaq) and future team members (www.reddit.com/r/target/wiki/futureemployeefaq) Moderators also reserve the right to remove posts & comments which are hateful in nature. No name-calling, slurs, ad hominem, etc. Don't be a jerk.
- Guests Policy: Guest questions are allowed as long as they are respectful. You will be banned at the first rude or snark comment. Target's Guest Relations phone # is 1 (800) 440-0680. Call them. They get paid to answer your questions.
- Information Protection Policy: Do not post: Images, details, or surveillance video of an apprehension or other AP issue. Personal information, such as a person's full name, personal address, or the store they work at. Pictures which feature a guest or employees that did not consent. Exceptions made for public figures and other guests who are clearly consenting to the picture. In summary: Do not post content that would violate Target's Information Protection Policy! If a post would get you fired, it's not worth posting
- Spam: Spam
Works well
- A respectful question from a guest about the Target team member experience, asked only after reading the FAQ pages.
- A useful resource or tool for retail employees that is shared transparently, without a sales push.
- A civil discussion starter about work life at Target that follows the "Basic Posting Requirements".
- An open conversation that respects the "Information Protection Policy" by sharing no personal details or internal security information.
Avoid
- Do not post spam, as the rule named "Spam" will get your content removed.
- Do not post images, details, or surveillance video of an apprehension or other AP issue, as the "Information Protection Policy" forbids it.
- Do not share personal information like a person's full name, personal address, or the store they work at.
- Do not post pictures featuring a guest or employee who did not consent.
- If you are a guest, do not make rude or snark comments, as the "Guests Policy" says you will be banned at the first one.
- Do not post hateful content, name-calling, slurs, or ad hominem attacks, as the "Basic Posting Requirements" forbids them.
What r/Target Is For
This community is created by Target employees for Target employees, according to the public description. The subreddit is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Target Corporation. The rules clarify that there are separate FAQ pages for current team members and future team members, which means the room expects you to know which one applies to you before you post. Guests are allowed to ask questions, but the space is built around the team member experience.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called "Basic Posting Requirements" gives moderators broad authority to remove any post that does not fit the nature of the sub, and it also bans hateful content, name-calling, slurs, and ad hominem attacks. The "Guests Policy" allows guest questions but warns that you will be banned at the first rude or snark comment. The "Information Protection Policy" is critical, as it forbids posting images, details, or surveillance video of an apprehension or other AP issue, personal information like a full name or store location, and pictures of guests or employees without consent. The rule named "Spam" is also present.
What To Post
A good post here respects the fact that this is an employee space first. If you are a guest, you can ask a respectful question, but you should first check the FAQ pages for current and future team members to see if your question is already answered. A founder doing respectful Reddit marketing should focus on being helpful to team members without pushing a product. The best approach is to share something useful, like a tool or resource that genuinely makes retail work easier, and to be transparent about who you are. Keep your tone civil and follow the rule to not be a jerk.
What To Avoid
Avoid any hateful content, name-calling, slurs, or ad hominem attacks, as the "Basic Posting Requirements" explicitly bans them. Do not post spam. If you are a guest, avoid any rude or snark comments, because the "Guests Policy" says you will be banned at the first one. Most importantly, avoid anything that violates the "Information Protection Policy". That means no images or details of apprehensions or AP issues, no personal information like full names or store locations, and no pictures of guests or employees without their consent. The rule is clear: if a post would get you fired, it is not worth posting.
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Common questions about r/Target
Can I ask a question as a guest?
Guest questions are allowed under the "Guests Policy" as long as they are respectful, but a rude or snark comment will get you banned immediately.
What kind of content is off limits?
The "Information Protection Policy" says you must not post images, details, or surveillance video of an apprehension or other AP issue, or personal information like a full name, address, or store location.
Is promotional content allowed?
The "Basic Posting Requirements" say moderators reserve the right to remove any post which does not fit the nature of the sub, and the "Spam" rule exists, so promotional content is very likely to be removed.
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