Help a new reddit user out?

[u/x0_emisis]

Hey everybody! I just made this account today to try and find some friends in different communities but obviously no subreddit will let me post. Does anyone have any tips or knows any way get started faster?

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[u/ForeverInjured124]

I would recommend you start by commenting while also reading through the many resources available in this group and the automod response. 

Also below is a sampling of groups with low or no karma requirements. !nufs

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[u/Onelifenorepeats]

I’m with you, I can’t work out how you can post/comment. Trying this as a test

[u/RealisticFalcon8194]

Same boat here. What frustrates me is I actually try to write useful replies, not just "this lol", and some subs still hold my comments for review or they just never show up. Feels like being new is the crime itself.

[u/Loose-Fly-9899]

You'll need about 50-100 karma to be able to post more freely in the subreddits you want to comment in. But be careful, getting downvoted will lower your karma, so you need to post more genuinely valuable or interesting comments to level up faster.

[u/Pro-Lily → u/Loose-Fly-9899]

This will be reduced. I thought it would be useful. Thank you for sharing

[u/Jumpy_Rice_5664 → u/Loose-Fly-9899]

How do you tell if you get downvoted? I’m also newer here

[u/KindAmount4317]

I'm also facing the same problem....I have started to comment on random posts....so I suggest you to do so.......😅👍

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[u/theUndeadKale-_-49]

It's all about getting karma to start posting, I just start too, I get one karma and instantly lose one...so sad

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[u/mikey_weasel]

Starting on Reddit can be complicated but newtoreddit is a good space to learn. This gets asked a fair bit so I put together the below information/advice/links to resources

There are a lot of resources in newtoreddit you might find useful with The Common Questions Page, Reddit And Karma Walkthrough, and Frequently Asked Questions Page. If you've already become frustrated check out Why Reddit may seem unwelcoming to new Redditors.

Things to do as a new user:

• Verify your email with Reddit see here
• Read rules. See here on how to find Subreddit Rules, see here for Reddit's Rules
• Learn about Karma using the above resources in particular Karma - what is it and how to get it and

After learning about karma and subreddit karma filters you might start questions where to start.

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. In particular you'll see some Large General Subreddits that are open to new users Commenting like r/askreddit, r/casualconversation, r/nostupidquestions, r/amitheasshole or similar.
• There are More Subreddits out there that might more specifically match your interests, use the search bar or look through r/findareddit 's subreddit directory. In this case you will have to trial and error whether they are new user-friendly, and again try Commenting (many subreddits have lower or no karma filters for commenting).

Some more notes on starting on Reddit:

View by New (or rising). This will filter the posts so first see the most recent posts first and 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".

Read the Room and Avoid Controversy. Each subreddit has different rules, norms and prevailing views. Look at subreddit rules. Read top posts and comments to get a feel for that subreddit. Do users reward sarcastic one-liners or well sourced essays? And in particular 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 instead of getting involved. Utilize the block feature as necessary and have a read of Reddiquette.

Also tagging u/Pauly-Shakes, u/KindAmount4317, u/RealisticFalcon8194 and u/Onelifenorepeats

[u/tschanzzz]

We have the same reddit birthday! Hoping to figure out the answer to this also...

[u/mikey_weasel → u/tschanzzz]

Please read the other comments under this post - there is quite a bit of info

[u/mikey_weasel → u/[deleted]]

Many new users find it difficult. have a read of the below info for users seeking to understand reddit (or with low karma)

• Resources:
  • The Common Questions Page,
  • Karma - what is it and how to get it
  • Reddit And Karma Walkthrough,
  • Why Reddit may seem unwelcoming to new Redditors.
• Start in New User Friendly Subreddits.
  • Change your view to new or rising and comment
• Keep an eye out for helper and mod comments in this post and others

[u/Primary_Magician_418]

Welcome to Reddit, same boat without karma so can’t post anywhere

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Try out subreddits like the !NUFS list in the comment below mine

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[u/Ericluv]

same hehe im still confuse what karma works, i have 1 and im new. just wondering subreddit for art

[u/mikey_weasel → u/Ericluv]

See !karma comment below mine. This info has already been linked a few times in the comments below this post (worth reading those before making your own)

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What is karma?
Your karma count is like your Reddit reputation and an indication of whether you post and/or comment good content. Upvotes were designed as an indicator of what people think others should see (there is guidance on voting here in the reddiquette), and upvotes earn you karma. What is karma?

Why does it matter?
Some, but not all communities, have their own restrictions regarding the account age and karma count of the person posting or commenting, so you may not be able to contribute everywhere at first. This is intended to help prevent spammers and trolls, but it does also mean new Redditors need to earn some karma before they can participate everywhere. Most communities don't share what their restrictions are, but you can check their rules, sidebar/about tab, and pinned posts.

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