Questions Regarding Reddit Comment Automation

[hovahova]

Hey!

I'm looking for some help with getting `comments with links` successfully posted on Reddit and it seems like this is the place to ask.

Desired Functionality:

• The ability to post to Reddit in comments with a product plug
• It would be ideal if this product plug contained a link
• This is normally in Machine Learning and Generative AI threads

What hasn't worked:

• Purchasing accounts with >300 comment and post karma off of sites such as *** and using PRAW to post Comments with Links
  • This has often resulted in the account either being banned (Server Error)
  • Or a Shadowban where the comments don't show up

Questions

1. Can someone help me with specific comments about how to get this accomplished successfully? I've taken a look through multiple pages on resources, but most of them are partial - it'd be great in one spot to know.
2. Are posting links in comments pretty much impossible now and will get flagged? I see some posts saying don't bother even trying with links.
3. Warming up accounts sounds necessary - the act of just browsing around Reddit and upvoting, etc. Is humanizing mouse movement necessary as well? Or is just navigating via query selectors sufficient? Warming up is 100% necessary?
4. Is there a difference between posting via Reddit API/PRAW vs browser automation? Seems bizarre they would offer an API for this purpose but also ban accounts using it. It seems like it would be the perfect method for posting...
5. Email verified accounts necessary?
6. Any insights onto why the above method doesn't work? Do Spam Filters just look for anything that somewhat look like a product plug?

Thank you so much in advance,
Hova

 

[Shawerma]

I suggest first reaching at least a moderate or high rank on CQS. From there, Reddit filters will ease off your account. I post around 5-10 links daily, but my CQS is 'Highest.' Just don't rush it and take your time.

 

[Pavilion]

Warming up accounts sounds necessary - the act of just browsing around Reddit and upvoting, etc. Is humanizing mouse movement necessary as well? Or is just navigating via query selectors sufficient? Warming up is 100% necessary?

Just for your information. Reddit is currently using Google's advanced anti-fraud solution. Do you think they monitor mouse movements or not?
Of course you should verify your email. This is not even up for discussion.

It's hard to post links now. I have several accounts that are 3 years old and have high karma, and even then I can't always post a link. But at least they don't ban me, and that's good.

 

[igotoptions]

It all depends on the subreddit, if mods have regex configured to remove any links it does not matter what you try as they will get automatically removed. If you want to post links the best way is to create your own sub

 

[IMKings]

Subreddits have bots to remove the comments with link. you should check the list of enabled bot on the subreddits before posting the comment. also, its not a good idea to use Reddit APis to post links.

 

[hovahova]

Just for your information. Reddit is currently using Google's advanced anti-fraud solution. Do you think they monitor mouse movements or not?
Of course you should verify your email. This is not even up for discussion.

It's hard to post links now. I have several accounts that are 3 years old and have high karma, and even then I can't always post a link. But at least they don't ban me, and that's good.

Awesome thank you.

Interesting, I'm not familiar with Google products that map your mouse movement is the only thing. I've worked in dev for quite some time, and while there are mouse tracking for ensuring UX, I'd be interested to know how they integrate/which GCP product they're using.

Regardless thank you! I will be making sure to verify email!

 

[hovahova]

Subreddits have bots to remove the comments with link. you should check the list of enabled bot on the subreddits before posting the comment. also, its not a good idea to use Reddit APis to post links.

Great, thank you. I can't see an explicit method for viewing which enabled bots are on a subreddit.

Is there such a thing?

 

[hovahova]

It all depends on the subreddit, if mods have regex configured to remove any links it does not matter what you try as they will get automatically removed. If you want to post links the best way is to create your own sub

Thank you.

And does this increase the likelihood of being shadowbanned. I'm essentially wondering if the API is just there as a honeypot for finding bot accounts. AKA it's useless for anyone that actually wants to use it, and shouldn't be used at all

 

[IMKings]

Great, thank you. I can't see an explicit method for viewing which enabled bots are on a subreddit.

Is there such a thing?

You'll need to analyse the http requests between browser and reddit. there's a request which gives you list of enabled bots on subreddits.

 

[Pavilion]

Regardless thank you! I will be making sure to verify email!

You are welcome. Reddit is tough, because it's powered by nerds But Google's nerds are even smarter.
P.S. You may just hit like button under comments.

I'm essentially wondering if the API is just there as a honeypot for finding bot accounts

I wouldn't use the api... But it's just me. I'm paranoid.

 

[TCLTC32]

Fantastic advice @IMKings , I know HTTP request in theory, but usually payload looks very gibberish / encoded. Any best practice suggestions?