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Things you need to know about Reddit, a thread for confused artists
Before proceeding, I would like to remind everyone to follow the rules of each subreddit. Please do not spam even if youâre in a pinch. All artists should be given equal opportunity to promote which is why those rules are in place.
If you really need to spam, then do it on twitter. Remember that subreddits are not just ad boards. They are communities.
Also, explore. The more time you spend there, the more familiar you become.
Also, explore. The more time you spend there, the more familiar you become.
Introduction
Reddit is similar to other forms of social media since it has functions such as posting, likes and dislikes (A.K.A. upvotes and downvotes), sharing, and more. What makes it different is that everything is categorized under subreddits.
Reddit is similar to other forms of social media since it has functions such as posting, likes and dislikes (A.K.A. upvotes and downvotes), sharing, and more. What makes it different is that everything is categorized under subreddits.
Section 1: FAQ and general info about reddit
Whatâs a subreddit?
A subreddit is a community made for a topic. Itâs written in the format r/[name] (e.g. r/food, r/HungryArtists). There are subreddits for everything, including nsfw. Donât worry. As long as you donât join those subreddits, they wonât appear on your home page.
A subreddit is a community made for a topic. Itâs written in the format r/[name] (e.g. r/food, r/HungryArtists). There are subreddits for everything, including nsfw. Donât worry. As long as you donât join those subreddits, they wonât appear on your home page.
Can I post outside a subreddit?
No, you canât. If you want to make anime-related memes, you have to post on r/Animemes. If you want to vent about your teen problems, you have to post on r/teenagers. Each subreddit has their own rules and purpose.
No, you canât. If you want to make anime-related memes, you have to post on r/Animemes. If you want to vent about your teen problems, you have to post on r/teenagers. Each subreddit has their own rules and purpose.
Whatâs a redditor?
A redditor is a term used for all reddit users. Their usernames are displayed in the form of u/[name] (e.g. u/chitsaaron).
A redditor is a term used for all reddit users. Their usernames are displayed in the form of u/[name] (e.g. u/chitsaaron).
What do I need to sign up?
All you need is an email. Thatâs it.
All you need is an email. Thatâs it.
What are upvotes and downvotes?
Similar to likes and dislikes. The number is the total number of upvotes minus the number of downvotes. When clicked, the upvote button looks red-orange (debatable) while the downvote button looks blue. You can vote on both posts and comments.
Similar to likes and dislikes. The number is the total number of upvotes minus the number of downvotes. When clicked, the upvote button looks red-orange (debatable) while the downvote button looks blue. You can vote on both posts and comments.
Do upvotes matter?
If you want your post to have more visibility when people sort by hot (the default), then yes. There are people who do sort by new and interact with those posts.
If you want your post to have more visibility when people sort by hot (the default), then yes. There are people who do sort by new and interact with those posts.
How does sorting work?
Posts can be sorted by best, hot, new, top, and rising. Best can only be found on your home page and shows an assortment of top posts from your subreddits. Hot shows recent posts with a lot of upvotes and slightly older posts with more upvotes.
Posts can be sorted by best, hot, new, top, and rising. Best can only be found on your home page and shows an assortment of top posts from your subreddits. Hot shows recent posts with a lot of upvotes and slightly older posts with more upvotes.
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New shows the latest posts. Top shows the posts with the most upvotes in descending order. Rising shows posts that are starting to get small traction.
New shows the latest posts. Top shows the posts with the most upvotes in descending order. Rising shows posts that are starting to get small traction.
What is karma?
Karma is roughly how many upvotes you get on your posts. It has no value but there are people who try to get as much of it as possible for fun. Having negative karma shows that most of your posts or comments have more downvotes than upvotes which isnât good.
Karma is roughly how many upvotes you get on your posts. It has no value but there are people who try to get as much of it as possible for fun. Having negative karma shows that most of your posts or comments have more downvotes than upvotes which isnât good.
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Also, people care waaaaay more about your individual posts rather than the account itself. Thereâs a follow function but thereâs no real purpose to it. This is why reddit is a slightly fairer playing ground (if you disregard the biases present in certain subreddits).
Also, people care waaaaay more about your individual posts rather than the account itself. Thereâs a follow function but thereâs no real purpose to it. This is why reddit is a slightly fairer playing ground (if you disregard the biases present in certain subreddits).
What are coins?
Theyâre used to buy awards.
Theyâre used to buy awards.
What are awards?
Awards are given by fellow redditors when your post is outstanding. Itâs pretty much a clout award function. Usually, these posts have thousands of upvotes. There are three awards: silver, gold, and platinum. Gold and platinum offer reddit premium.
Awards are given by fellow redditors when your post is outstanding. Itâs pretty much a clout award function. Usually, these posts have thousands of upvotes. There are three awards: silver, gold, and platinum. Gold and platinum offer reddit premium.
What are trophies?
Theyâre given by reddit as recognition for their contributions. They donât affect anything.
Theyâre given by reddit as recognition for their contributions. They donât affect anything.
What are flairs?
Flairs are like tags which show you what your post is about. By clicking on these flairs, you can filter posts from a subreddit that have those flairs.
Flairs are like tags which show you what your post is about. By clicking on these flairs, you can filter posts from a subreddit that have those flairs.
Why does my view of reddit look messy/different?
There are three post layouts: card, classic, and compact. I recommend card. Also, if you click on your profile, in the drop-down menu, you can find a button saying âVisit Old Redditâ which shows you reddit in its old layout.
There are three post layouts: card, classic, and compact. I recommend card. Also, if you click on your profile, in the drop-down menu, you can find a button saying âVisit Old Redditâ which shows you reddit in its old layout.
Section 2: A short overview of art related subreddits (please read the full rules on each subreddit, including the pinned posts by moderators)
r/HungryArtists
For comms. Minimum pricing/budget for clients and artists is $15. Can post your commission sheets once a week but you can comment on posts of potential clients as long as their budget is close to your pricing and you can provide what they ask for (e.g. portrait).
For comms. Minimum pricing/budget for clients and artists is $15. Can post your commission sheets once a week but you can comment on posts of potential clients as long as their budget is close to your pricing and you can provide what they ask for (e.g. portrait).
r/DrawForMe
Also for comms. Can post your commission sheets once a week. Must link your portfolio in paid offers. Read the subredditâs full rules, especially the pinned posts.
Also for comms. Can post your commission sheets once a week. Must link your portfolio in paid offers. Read the subredditâs full rules, especially the pinned posts.
r/commissions
Also for comms. Unfortunately, I canât find the subredditâs rules. I think itâs safe to follow the guidelines in r/HungryArtists and r/DrawForMe.
Also for comms. Unfortunately, I canât find the subredditâs rules. I think itâs safe to follow the guidelines in r/HungryArtists and r/DrawForMe.
r/artcommissions
Also for comms. Cannot post as a company (in general, having a company reddit account is prohibited). Rules are similar to r/HungryArtists. Check their pinned posts.
Also for comms. Cannot post as a company (in general, having a company reddit account is prohibited). Rules are similar to r/HungryArtists. Check their pinned posts.
r/artstore
For art stores. Also good for comms. It has lesser post requirements compared to r/DrawForMe and r/HungryArtists. Thereâs also useful advice on their pinned posts.
For art stores. Also good for comms. It has lesser post requirements compared to r/DrawForMe and r/HungryArtists. Thereâs also useful advice on their pinned posts.
r/Art
For posting finished art. Itâs a huge community.
For posting finished art. Itâs a huge community.
r/painting
For traditional painting. You can ask for opinions and critiques or you can just post your paintings. The communityâs pretty small but most of them are nice.
For traditional painting. You can ask for opinions and critiques or you can just post your paintings. The communityâs pretty small but most of them are nice.
r/DigitalPainting
For digital art. Images must be linked to imgur, tumblr, or deviantart. Youâre required to talk about what you struggled with while making the artwork so itâs useful for getting insight on othersâ art processes and receiving helpful tips.
For digital art. Images must be linked to imgur, tumblr, or deviantart. Youâre required to talk about what you struggled with while making the artwork so itâs useful for getting insight on othersâ art processes and receiving helpful tips.
r/DigitalArtTutorials
For digital art tutorials. The community might be small but theyâre all helpful. Usually, there arenât a lot of posts so sorting by new and sorting by hot has barely any difference.
For digital art tutorials. The community might be small but theyâre all helpful. Usually, there arenât a lot of posts so sorting by new and sorting by hot has barely any difference.
r/redditgetsdrawn
For drawing strangers. Redditors post pictures of themselves, their friends, or their pets and artists draw them. No, you donât get paid. Think of it as doing personal art with a redditor as a subject. Yes, you need to do it seriously.
For drawing strangers. Redditors post pictures of themselves, their friends, or their pets and artists draw them. No, you donât get paid. Think of it as doing personal art with a redditor as a subject. Yes, you need to do it seriously.
r/redditgetsdrawnbadly
For drawing strangers regardless of skill level. Itâs r/redditgetsdrawn but friendlier.
For drawing strangers regardless of skill level. Itâs r/redditgetsdrawn but friendlier.
r/ArtistLounge
For art-related discussions. No advertising. Useful for advice.
For art-related discussions. No advertising. Useful for advice.
Helpful links:
What is reddit? (CGP Grey):
Casually Explained: Reddit (Casually Explained):
Self promo guidelines: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion#wiki_guidelines_for_self-promotion_on_reddit
What is reddit? (CGP Grey):
Casually Explained: Reddit (Casually Explained):
Self promo guidelines: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion#wiki_guidelines_for_self-promotion_on_reddit
If youâre unsure about anything else, you can google it or click on links. You can even dm me. Also, please dm me or reply to this thread if you have more useful info that I didnât include
