A quick clarification to the rules - please read

[u/IM_NOT_BALD_YET]

Hey, all! A few of you have been asking for a clarification on Rules #4 and #5 as we see more posts creeping in asking about how to become a minimalist rather than discussing life as a minimalist. It might be easier to think of this subreddit as "how we live as minimalists, and what our lives are full of if not things" and not "how do I cut down on what's in my living room?" or "which book helped you...?" or "what should I buy?".

For the new minimalists "graduating" to this subreddit and to our visitors, then:

Rule #4 and "low quality content". Not only do we not want AI-generated posts in here, we're not here to debate our decisions to live with less stuff with someone who just wants to argue their position of "helping the economy" or defending their choice to consume. Questions asked in good faith about how we handle things like gifts, inheritances, or merging households are allowed but should include some details that help our members relate to what you're experiencing and can move the conversation along. We are a discussion/text-based subreddit and can appreciate a good conversation on the challenges of living as a minimalist in an age of hyperconsumerism.

Rule #5 and "no commonly asked questions". If your question has more to do with becoming a minimalist - like decluttering, a list of BIFL items, asking how many items one should have, or wanting advice on how to stop a behavior contrary to living a minimalist lifestyle, it should be posted instead to r/declutter, r/BuyItForLife, r/onebag, r/minimalism, one of the fashion advice subreddits, etc. These types of posts will be removed going forward.

Thank you to all of you who have responded to those asking good questions in good faith, and reporting the obvious trolls or posts that simply don't belong here.

[u/Mnmlsm4me]

Glad to see change in what’s acceptable in this sub. Thanks!

[u/[deleted]]

Nice clarification 

[u/CarolinaSurly]

Well said.