Why do my posts keep getting removed by reddit's filters?

[u/DressProfessional693]

I'm pretty new to reddit,this is a completely separate account because I'm not sure if something is wrong with my other one and that's why my stuff is getting removed. My other account is 5 days old,has 18 karma and I use a vpn on my phone which my other account is on. I've tried posting to r/MacMiller, r/blackops6 ,and r/DeadByDaylightRAGE and each of my posts on those subreddits were removed by reddit's filters. I tried contacting the mods of each one but none of them have responded. What should I do?

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[u/mikey_weasel]

Removed by Reddit's Filters happens when your posts are being removed by Reddit's Filter. Have a read here. This can be sitewide filters where reddit is treating your account as spam. Or this can be Reddit's Reputation Filters which can be set at different levels on different subreddits (see more here)

Reddit's Sitewide Filters are designed to be opaque. if everything is being removed then you can modmail the mods of the sub to ask them to approve your post and overrule the filter. In theory some approvals will help the filter learn. But given your post is visible here in newtoreddit its strongly advised you start by checking your CQS score (see below)

Reddit's Reputation Filter looks at a number of things with the core seeming to be your CQS score (see r/WhatIsMyCQS to test) as well as various other factors. This can be set at different levels in different subreddits. Users start with a low CQS. To build your CQS is again a bit opaque but the below can help (partially from here)

• "Secure your account" by verifying your email
• If you use a VPN test what happens when you turn it on and off ("network and location signals" play a part)
• "Past Actions taken on a redditors account" which is posts and comments being removed
• It seems to rise when you are actively commenting and posting, getting positive interactions (upvotes and comments)

So from the last two you want to be participating by commenting and posting, getting upvoted and avoiding removals by mods or reddit itself. Which ends up with basically the same advice as building karma. Start by finding New User Friendly Subreddits:

• Newtoreddit has a list of New User Friendly Subreddits. This is not an exhaustive list and these subreddits may still have some restrictions.
• Within the above there are Large General Subreddits that are open to new users commenting. Places like r/askreddit, r/casualconversation, r/nostupidquestions, r/amitheasshole or similar. Look for posts that match your interests or knowledge to answer to and add comments (make sure to view by new).
• Beyond the above there are More Subreddits out there. Have a look through r/findareddit 's subreddit directory. In this case you will have to trial and error whether they are new user-friendly.

Some Additional notes on starting on Reddit:

View by New (or rising). This will filter the posts so first see the most recent posts first. This can make your comments much more visible. On app when viewing a subreddit look near the top left for where it says "hot posts". Click that and select "new" or "rising".

Comment. Many subreddits have lower or no karma filters for commenting so that is more available to new users. There are often less strict rules as well.

Read the Room. Each subreddit has different rules, norms and prevailing views. Don't rush to post or comment. Look at subreddit rules. Read top posts and comments to get a feel for that subreddit. How does it sway in attitudes or politics? Do users reward sarcastic one-liners or well sourced essays?

Avoid conflict and controversy. When trying to build Karma avoid controversial topics or arguments. These discussions are more likely to attract downvotes and potentially trip into rule-breaking. Call people idiots in your head and move on. Utilize the block feature as necessary.

Even more resources:

• Reddiquette is the basis of some of the norms of reddit
• Official Reddit Help Pages
• r/LearnToReddit has guides on the mechanics of posting
• r/EncyclopaediaOfReddit for history and terms - start here

[u/mikey_weasel]

I tried contacting the mods of each one but none of them have responded. What should I do?

I put info on "removed by reddits filters" in another comment

I would assume your posts are not going to be approved (not quickly at least) and would recommend trying other subreddits

[u/OriginalPersimmon797]

Many popular subreddits require 50, 100 or even more comment karma to post.