What happens when a subreddit is quarantined?

Quarantined communities will display a warning that requires users to explicitly opt-in to viewing the content. They generate no revenue, do not appear in non-subscription-based feeds (eg Popular), and are not included in search or recommendations.

Can you join a quarantined Subreddit?

Visiting or joining a quarantined subreddit requires bypassing a warning prompt. Since 2018, subreddits are allowed to appeal their quarantine.

What means Subreddit?

A subreddit is a specific online community, and the posts associated with it, on the social media website Reddit. Subreddits are dedicated to a particular topic that people write about, and they’re denoted by /r/, followed by the subreddit’s name, e.g., /r/gaming.

How do I find a subreddit?

1. Subreddit Search. Reddit has a subreddit search feature at reddit.com/subreddits. To use the subreddit search, look for the box that says, “what are you interested in?” and enter keywords that are related to your niche.

What is a default subreddit?

A default subreddit was a subreddit that users were automatically subscribed to when they created a registered account for Reddit. The concept of a default subreddit was formally ended on May 31, 2017 by admin decision. The user had an option to unsubscribe from these subreddits after they registered on Reddit.

How long can a subreddit name be?

Choose a name for your subreddit (note that this cannot be changed later, including capitalisation.) Must be between 3-21 characters long, cannot have spaces, underscores are the only special characters allowed. You can choose up to 25 topics which are relevant to your subreddit. This helps users find your community.

Does Reddit Make your username?

Unfortunately, Reddit doesn’t allow making corrections to usernames. You’re only allowed to choose one username that stays forever. What you can do is create a new account with a new name. Just keep in mind that your previous account activity won’t be synced to the new one, even if you sign up with the same email.

Should I use my real name on Reddit?

Reddit thrives on anonymity, but it’s kept in check by transparency. Using your real name or birth year in your username is strongly discouraged unless you plan to invest in your own personal brand. Speaking and engaging freely with others is how you get the most out of Reddit.

Can I create an alternate community to a banned or quarantined subreddit?

**Important note:** We are not a hub for banned communities to congregate, nor do we endorse the creation of alternate communities to banned or quarantined subreddits. This is against the site wide rules and may lead to a ban from this subreddit and/or site-wide suspension.

Why do people quarantine on Reddit?

In other cases, communities may be dedicated to promoting hoaxes (yes we used that word) that warrant additional scrutiny, as there are some things that are either verifiable or falsifiable and not seriously up for debate. In these circumstances, Reddit Administrators may apply a quarantine.

What is a quarantined community?

Quarantined communities will display a warning that requires users to explicitly opt-in to viewing the content. They generate no revenue, do not appear in non-subscription-based feeds (eg Popular), and are not included in search or recommendations.

What are Reddit’s new product restrictions?

Reddit may also enforce a number of additional product restrictions that exist currently or as they may develop in the future (eg removing custom styling tools). Moderators will be notified via modmail if their community has been placed in quarantine. To be removed from quarantine, subreddit moderators may present an appeal here.