Reddiquette
Definition
Reddit's informal code of conduct that outlines community norms and expected behavior, covering voting practices, commenting standards, self-promotion guidelines, and general community etiquette. Reddiquette is not formally enforced like the Content Policy but reflects widely shared community expectations.
Context
Reddiquette is linked from the Reddit Help Center and has existed since Reddit's early years. Unlike the formal Content Policy, Reddiquette is framed as community guidance rather than enforceable rules. However, violations of Reddiquette are frequently cited by moderators when removing content, making it functionally important even if not formally binding.
Relevance to Reddit
Reddiquette establishes the cultural baseline for Reddit participation beyond what formal rules specify. Many subreddit rules reference Reddiquette explicitly as a supplementary standard. Of particular relevance for brands: Reddiquette's guidance on self-promotion (submit it sparingly and only where relevant), voting (use downvotes for low quality, not disagreement), and commenting (focus on contribution rather than noise).
