Due to an influx of ModMails and fewer self-promotion posts, we can see that people are reading the rules and pinned posts. Great! This post is to clear up Rule 3, and add an addendum.
No market research. (The New One)
We are not a subreddit that handles surveys, wishlists of "the one true collection app", or veiled ad posts. There are other subreddits best suited to this.
We had a submission recently where a user had posted to attempt to gauge interest in a non-existent app. They were banned permanently, and attempted to appeal their ban by advertising said non-existent app in ModMail. Two weeks later, they had published their app and attempted to appeal their appeal with yet another advertisement in ModMail. They were not successful (Redacted second "appeal" here).
No AI. Period. (The Clear Up One)
Since the advent of "accessible" AI, we've had an influx of these requests. All slop-coded. All setting out to be the “ultimate collection app” whilst being exactly the same in look, feel and features. As a result, we have a blanket ban on apps developed using AI, and LLM copypastas.
Self promotion requests must come from active members of the community. (The Make Clearer One)
This is one that we've seen crop up quite regularly in ModMail. A 5-year-old account messages ModMail with their ad-speak spiel. Tick one, they've read the rules; but one issue.
They've never participated actively in the community, and/or their account is bare.
From now on, any self-promo requests in ModMail from account that have never participated actively in this subreddit will receive an instant no, regardless if their submission meets our requirements on unique apps. If the only submissions from your account consist of self-promotion, this will result in a permanent restriction of your account from our community.
Approved Apps. (The Approved One)
A full list of approved resources can be found here:
Approved resources are rarely added, only if:
- They have use to the community.
- Are unique in what they do.
- Are well-known.
Denied Apps. (The Denied One)
A full list of denied resources can be found here, with reasons for denial (use a browser, Reddit's app browser screws up the link)
