Reddit instantly removes my posts on acquired subreddits. Any idea why?

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I've run into a weird problem and I'm hoping someone here has seen this before.

I recently bought a few aged subreddits in a niche where a competitor is already active. The issue is that whenever I make a post, Reddit flags it almost immediately and it gets removed.
I've tried just about every variable I can think of:
  • Different IPs
  • Brand new accounts
  • Older accounts
  • High-karma accounts
  • Low-karma accounts
  • Different wording and post variations
  • With or without links inserted.
Nothing seems to make a difference. The posts are removed almost instantly every time.

What's confusing is that I'm targeting the exact same niche as my competitor, and they're able to post without any obvious issues.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Is there something I'm overlooking, like subreddit history, moderator reputation, account trust, domain reputation, or some other Reddit spam signal?
 
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I'm willing to pay for a method if the price is reasonable enough.
 
My opinion based off a recent client's experience in something related to a requested sub

The 'solution' you may need is someone experienced to go in and test from experienced /trusted accounts.
Let them analyze and get back to you.
Not sure what the subs are worth to you, but that might be your best step.

I learned something really peculiar about certain requested subreddits from my experience over the last 30 days or so. Another factor that's changed about reddit.

There's a 'trust points' system that's becoming more and more valued by reddit.
 
GNews said:
My opinion based off a recent client's experience in something related to a requested sub

The 'solution' you may need is someone experienced to go in and test from experienced /trusted accounts.
Let them analyze and get back to you.
Not sure what the subs are worth to you, but that might be your best step.

I learned something really peculiar about certain requested subreddits from my experience over the last 30 days or so. Another factor that's changed about reddit.

There's a 'trust points' system that's becoming more and more valued by reddit.
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Assuming you're thee xperienced one. How much would it cost?

Right... The end result is my posts are posted and stay posted. Anyone can do that? Let's talk.
 
Honestly, 9 times out of 10 when this happens it's the link, not you. Reddit's spam filter doesn't care how good your account looks — it checks the domain itself against a sitewide reputation score. If that domain got reported or filtered anywhere else on Reddit before, even in some random unrelated sub, it can just get nuked everywhere. So first thing I'd do: post the exact same text with zero links. If that survives, you've found your problem instantly.

Second thing — you bought these subs, right? That means somebody else set them up before you. Go check the AutoMod config in mod tools. A lot of aged/flipped subs have leftover keyword blacklists or karma/account-age minimums from the old owner that nobody bothers to clean out. You could be tripping rules you don't even know exist.

Third — shadowbans are sneaky. An account can be totally filtered and still let you post like normal, so you'd never know unless you check from a different logged-out account or a shadow ban checker. Test each account you're using.

Fourth, and this one's less common but it happens — if the sub had a spam history before you took it over, Reddit sometimes keeps it under a heavier automated leash regardless of who's posting now. That one usually needs a message to actual Reddit admins (not sub mods) since they can see the filter logs you can't.

And honestly — go check your competitor's posts from a logged-out browser or throwaway account. Removed and shadow-filtered posts both look completely normal to the person who posted them. There's a real chance they're not actually "getting away with it" they just can't see that they're not either.
 
RaghavChauhan said:
Honestly, 9 times out of 10 when this happens it's the link, not you. Reddit's spam filter doesn't care how good your account looks — it checks the domain itself against a sitewide reputation score. If that domain got reported or filtered anywhere else on Reddit before, even in some random unrelated sub, it can just get nuked everywhere. So first thing I'd do: post the exact same text with zero links. If that survives, you've found your problem instantly.

Second thing — you bought these subs, right? That means somebody else set them up before you. Go check the AutoMod config in mod tools. A lot of aged/flipped subs have leftover keyword blacklists or karma/account-age minimums from the old owner that nobody bothers to clean out. You could be tripping rules you don't even know exist.

Third — shadowbans are sneaky. An account can be totally filtered and still let you post like normal, so you'd never know unless you check from a different logged-out account or a shadow ban checker. Test each account you're using.

Fourth, and this one's less common but it happens — if the sub had a spam history before you took it over, Reddit sometimes keeps it under a heavier automated leash regardless of who's posting now. That one usually needs a message to actual Reddit admins (not sub mods) since they can see the filter logs you can't.

And honestly — go check your competitor's posts from a logged-out browser or throwaway account. Removed and shadow-filtered posts both look completely normal to the person who posted them. There's a real chance they're not actually "getting away with it" they just can't see that they're not either.
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Could have asked chatgpt myself. Don't waste my time please!
 
One possibility is that it has nothing to do with the accounts you're using. If the subreddits were previously abused or have a history of spam, Reddit may have them under closer scrutiny, especially after a change in ownership or moderation. Another thing to check is whether AutoModerator has rules filtering certain keywords, domains, or post formats. If your competitor has been active in that niche for a long time, their domains and posting patterns may also have built up more trust. I'd spend some time comparing their posts with yours beyond just the wording—things like timing, link usage, account activity, and engagement patterns can all make a difference.
 
Synth said:
One possibility is that it has nothing to do with the accounts you're using. If the subreddits were previously abused or have a history of spam, Reddit may have them under closer scrutiny, especially after a change in ownership or moderation. Another thing to check is whether AutoModerator has rules filtering certain keywords, domains, or post formats. If your competitor has been active in that niche for a long time, their domains and posting patterns may also have built up more trust. I'd spend some time comparing their posts with yours beyond just the wording—things like timing, link usage, account activity, and engagement patterns can all make a difference.
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See this is what bothers me the most. Zero day accounts posting with no issue. And I've seen it on multiple subs. Completely unrelated ones.

And I use an incognito browser. Make sure that my ip matches the one that the account was using before. And insta delete.

I've worked social media before but this just makes no sense to me.
 
Since you own the subreddits now, it doesn't sound like an account issue. My first guess would be AutoModerator or Reddit's spam filter catching something specific.
 
did you do a warm-up before posting in the sub ?
 
If every combination fails, I'd stop looking at the accounts that usually points to the subreddit or the content itself not whos posting it.
 
Are you able to post as a mod or does it get deleted too?
 
FNTK said:
I've run into a weird problem and I'm hoping someone here has seen this before.

I recently bought a few aged subreddits in a niche where a competitor is already active. The issue is that whenever I make a post, Reddit flags it almost immediately and it gets removed.
I've tried just about every variable I can think of:
  • Different IPs
  • Brand new accounts
  • Older accounts
  • High-karma accounts
  • Low-karma accounts
  • Different wording and post variations
  • With or without links inserted.
Nothing seems to make a difference. The posts are removed almost instantly every time.

What's confusing is that I'm targeting the exact same niche as my competitor, and they're able to post without any obvious issues.

Has anyone dealt with this before? Is there something I'm overlooking, like subreddit history, moderator reputation, account trust, domain reputation, or some other Reddit spam signal?
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Reddit can be very context driven the same action can get different results depending on timing, history and how the community reacts to similar posts.
 
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