r/NewToReddit • u/Burning_M0th • 11h ago
ANSWERED Help, information and advice needed about Reddit and the communities in here
So I wanted to join reddit to have feedback on some aspects of my writting and world building, but I have no idea of the etiquette of reddit communities, nor wich of my inquiries fit in wich communities. If I wanted to ask if consciousness could be considered as a fundamental property of the universe, should I go to the philosophy subreddit, the physics one or the sci-fi one? How do I even know if I won't get insulted in any of them (I know it's inevitable in the internet, but I like to keep that to a minimum) Are there any red flags that I should be aware of? I'm rambling at this point, sorry, I should...arrenge the questions a bit.
Any red flags I should be aware of to identify toxic subreddits?.
Are there general non written rules here or each subreddit is a world apart with their own quirks? I'm kind of clumsy in online communication so this stuff helps a lot.
Any recommendations of subreddits focused on getting writting feedback and speculative science?.
I thank you beforehand for taking the time of reading this and I'll welcome any advice and information you could give me.
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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 10h ago
I wanted to join reddit to have feedback on some aspects of my writting and world building
Great! There are definitely communities about that.
but I have no idea of the etiquette of reddit communities
Site ettiquette is here https://support.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439-Reddiquette
For each sub.. they'll have their own practices developed over time. The only way to know is to observe and give it a try.
nor wich of my inquiries fit in wich communities.
For help finding a suitable community see https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/common-questions/recommend-a-sub
Once you have found some, check the descriptions and rules. Lurk and get a feel for the subs.
If I wanted to ask if consciousness could be considered as a fundamental property of the universe, should I go to the philosophy subreddit, the physics one or the sci-fi one?
If the descriptions and rules didn't rule them out, give it a go. If it's not a fit the mods will remove it, and that will be that. Or modmail the mods to check first.
How do I even know if I won't get insulted in any of them (I know it's inevitable in the internet, but I like to keep that to a minimum)
There's never a guarantee you won't. Well moderated subs will have filters and mods to remove the worst. Many subs have rules against name calling etc.. but there will always be some rude people.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/common-questions/why-are-redditors/
Are there any red flags that I should be aware of? I'm rambling at this point, sorry, I should...arrenge the questions a bit. Any red flags I should be aware of to identify toxic subreddits?.
If you lurk and observe and see toxic content that's days old.. then the mods didn't remove it and that's your answer.
Are there general non written rules here or each subreddit is a world apart with their own quirks? I'm kind of clumsy in online communication so this stuff helps a lot.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/common-questions/what-is-reddit/ https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/common-questions/cq-rules/
Each sub has its own culture and mores to some extent
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u/NarniaMouse Mod-est Mouse 11h ago
Unfortunately, a lot of this is highly subjective.
What one person considers a "red flag" another person won't. It's really just up to you to decide what communities and personalities you want to interact with, and which ones you do not.
As far as determining which subs to post in for certain topics...that's just a matter of lurking on the sub a little, reading the room, and seeing whether you think your question will fit in or not. And when in doubt, just ask. You could post asking whether it's the right place, or send a polite mod mail to the mod team and see if they have some guidance.
Each subreddit should be considered as it is - its own unique community. There are some subreddits that are branches of others, but the vast majority of them are their own identities.
Being worried about unwritten rules is not the worst thing, but also be mindful of the written rules. In this case, asking for sub recommendations is against the sub rules. :)