GoKawiilDeveloper recounts repeated Reddit account bans while trying to share GitHub project
A developer describes multiple attempts to post a link to their open-source GitHub project on Reddit, with each new account being banned for reasons ranging from posting links too early, to writing comments too quickly, to having posts flagged as AI-generated. Even creating a dedicated community for the project resulted in deletion and a ban. The writer says moderators and other users eventually advised accumulating around 1,000 karma points before attempting to post any links.
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The account suggests Reddit's anti-spam systems and community moderators are increasingly aggressive in filtering out self-promotional content, which could make it harder for independent developers to share legitimate projects. It also points to a possible side effect of AI-generated spam: well-formatted, error-free writing may now itself be treated as a red flag, potentially penalizing careful human writers. The described karma threshold, if accurate, represents an informal but significant barrier to entry for newcomers trying to participate in niche technical communities.
- Multiple new Reddit accounts were banned when the user tried to post a link to a GitHub project.
- Moderators reportedly flagged well-formatted, error-free posts as likely AI-generated, leading to bans.
- Users and moderators advised building around 1,000 karma through regular participation before posting any links.
Source: orchidfiles.com, 2026-10-07
Published there as: “Account bans on Reddit”
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