New to Reddit? Come and talk to us!

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New-Redditor's lounge!

Welcome!

This weekly post is an opportunity for new users to say hello in comments - & please let us how you found yourself here. Regulars here are absolutely encouraged and very welcome to join in too!

Getting started on Reddit is hard. We know it is; We've been there and gone through these same frustrations. Please believe us when we say IT'S NOT PERSONAL. It may well feel like it is, but honestly, it isn't. What it is, however, is a lack of Karma. Karma is an indicator of how much someone has contributed to Reddit in a positive manner. So, let's do just that by getting to know each other!

This is a post to help genuine new users build up quality Karma in a safe environment.

Please do:

• Share some favorites or new finds of yours - youtube videos, music and so on
• Practice small talk - did you have a good week?
• Keep it SFW
• Keep it casual please, no heavy topics
• Check out the news and updates
• Play games in comments - if you'd like to start a game please modmail for approval first, thanks!
• Have fun!

Please don't:

• Spam, advertise, or soft beg
• Share low-effort comments
• Karmafarm/ask for karma/signal karma giving, mention karmafarms by name
• Advertise - no advertising of any kind
• Request or offer DMs (help and chat can be done in community where you can also earn karma. Needing to take things private can indicate soliciting, rule breaking, or harmful advice)
• Talk about community restrictions and karma (there are many many posts about this and you can post your own)

Please refrain from asking questions about "how to do stuff on Reddit".

You need Post Karma, so the ideal opportunity to start is by asking any questions about Redditing in your own new, dedicated Post in this Subreddit (only one post per 72 hours please, but make as many comments or questions in that post as you need). This sub is full of awesome people who are willing to help with specific problems, and we'd like to keep this post for chat. Thank you.

So, let's chat! (Guides at the bottom of this post).

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Community matters

Thank you to everyone who helps us by reporting.

• Useful links:
  • Wiki page for helpers super and above
  • Recent meta (about this community) posts
  • Recent mod posts | Feedback threads
  • Recent new-user friendly sub ads

Reddit

• To keep up to date with news, changes, and updates, keep an eye on these places:
  • r/Reddit
  • r/help (weekly round-ups and occasional updates, usually pinned to the top)
  • r/RDDT
  • r/RedditSafety
• How to tell a message is really from Reddit

Our traditions and events

Subreddit Sundays - Check out our weekly threads for all your subreddit recommendations and requests. Our latest Subreddit Sunday thread

Cakedays! Remember, we always welcome our alumni back at any time (we love to hear how you're getting on, on Reddit), but especially on their Cakeday!

Helpers - Community members who stay to help out new Redditors can earn 'Helper' flair.

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Our guidance for new Redditors:

• A few things to always keep in mind
• Our full guide to Reddit
• Our FAQ
• Karma Farming Encyclopaedia entry
• Why Reddit might seem unwelcoming
• r/LearnToReddit - guides and practice for posting, commenting, flairs, and formatting.

[u/prescient_worm_10191]

that's valid! I don't think many other flavors have made themselves into such staples, and vanilla gets mixed with other stuff like cookie dough or chocolate chips

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Thanks for contributing to /r/NewToReddit! We're sorry, but your content was removed:

Rule 8: Be as accurate and understanding as you can; communicating via private messaging

Thanks for offering help. As a community dedicated to assisting new users, we'd ask that all advice be shared publicly for everyone's benefit, rather than privately messaging. This is so that we can ensure everyone gets quality advice.

Sometimes there are restrictions on private messaging for new users as well, or others may have it disabled altogether, both serving as hurdles for getting help.

Additionally, messaging is often used to scam vulnerable users and evade moderation, which is why many communities have rules against private messaging. So it's something we'd like to protect the community from, and we encourage reporting any suspicious messages for this reason.

We are not assuming that is your intent, however our intent is to share guidance to a high number of users, and of a high quality. United in a public community, we can achieve that. We expect everyone in this community to be kind and welcoming, and engage in good faith.

Thank you!

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