What is a subreddit on Reddit? How to report a subreddit? These are a few questions that are asked frequently. And now is the time to answer these questions. Let’s uncover the mystery of subreddits. Subreddits are a powerful network of niche communities that combined, define Reddit. Subreddit is a niche forum where, if a post receives at least 5 comments per day is considered to be an active post, while those that do not are omitted from the community’s count.
How to report a subreddit on Reddit? If something on Reddit doesn’t seem right, the site staff removes it from the community. The content on Reddit is provided by its users but the site’s staff manages and moderates it. Any inappropriate content which violates the site’s rules is unaccepted by subreddits and see’s itself out of Reddit.
If you come across any such content, you can report it. To know-how, keep reading.
How to report a subreddit on Reddit via Computer.
If you find any inappropriate post on Reddit, you can report it. How? Read below:
Step 1: Launch the site on your computer and sign in.
Step 2: Look for a post that is against Reddit’s policies or a post you wish to report.
Step 3: Once found, click on the ‘report’ button underneath it.
Step 4: Once clicked, you will be asked what’s wrong with the post. Pick a reason why you are reporting that particular post or subreddit.
Step 5: You can also provide an explanation to support your report.
Step 6: At last, click on the submit button to send the report to the Reddit staff.
But, before you report a subreddit, it is a good idea to read the guidelines to make sure that your report is well-grounded.
How to report a subreddit on Reddit via an Android device.
Step 1: Launch the site via your internet browser and sign in.
Step 2: Look for a post that is against Reddit’s policies or a post you wish to report.
Step 3: Once found, click on the ‘report’ button underneath it.
Step 4: Once clicked, you will be asked what’s wrong with the post. Pick a reason why you are reporting that particular post or subreddit.
Step 5: You can also provide an explanation to support your report.
Step 6: At last, click on the submit button to send the report to the Reddit staff.
You can also directly message the admin to tell them that something is wrong with the subreddit and how it is breaking the ground rules. All you need to do is:
Step 1: Launch the internet browser and log in to your Reddit account.
Step 2: Look for the Contact page. Once found, click to open.
Step 3: Now, tap on the ‘message the admin’ option.
Step 4: Select the option labelled as ‘something else.
Step 5: Now, select the option ‘content breaks Reddit’s rules’ option. Before you select the option, make sure that you go through the list of violations and choose the appropriate one.
In case you don’t know what all is prohibited and what are the rules, we have it listed down below in another section. Make sure to check that out.
Step 6: Choose the list of reasons in which the subreddit falls.
Step 7: Once selected, you will be able to see the list of actions you can take. Since you wish to send a message directly to the admin, then click on the option that says, “Please send us a message”. In case you are not a registered user on Reddit, you can send the message at contact@reddit.com. Make sure that you attach all relevant information and links to support your report.
How to report a subreddit on Reddit via an iOS device.
Step 1: Launch the Reddit app and log in to your Reddit account.
Step 2: Look for the post you wish to report.
Step 3: Click on the three dots icon towards the right of the subreddit name.
Step 4: Select the option labelled as “Report”.
Step 5: Select the reason on basis of which you are reporting the subreddit.
Step 6: Click on the “Report to moderators button”.
Play by the Rules
Reddit has some strict policies as compared to other sites. They make sure that they implement their content policy firmly. Since it is impossible to spot each subreddit and remove them, so sometimes you may see a few subreddits that are against Reddit’s policies. Some of the policies in terms of content are listed down below.
1. Involuntary pornography, if, pornography, nudity and profanity are marked as NSFW, then they are allowed on Reddit.
2. harassment,
3. Bullying,
4. Threats,
5. Explicit content that involves people below 18 years,
6. Subreddits encouraging violence,
7. Revealing someone’s confidential data,
8. Spamming.
Wrapping Up
The moderators cannot be aware of every single subreddit. So, help them and report the subreddits that are inappropriate. As long as you report the subreddits falling into one of the reasons listed by Reddit, the probability of the subreddit getting removed from Reddit’s site is high.
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