What’s the biggest mistake new Reddit users make?

Recently noticed that many new Reddit accounts get posts removed or accounts flagged very quickly. What do you think is the biggest mistake beginners usually make when starting on Reddit?

Biggest mistake is overposting

One post with 10000 votes is worth more than 10000 posts with 1 vote

Biggest mistake is acting like a marketer from day 1 new users start dropping links copy paste comments or posting too fast in many subreddits Reddit users notice this quickly and mods remove posts better look human engage normal and build karma slowly first

The biggest mistake is blindly following advice from forums, where 90% of the “advisors” are either your competitors or newbies who don't know anything themselves and are just using AI...

Many new users struggle because they focus on posting for visibility instead of naturally engaging with communities first, which is what usually builds trust and long-term reach.

Everyone is saying overposting or trying to be Visible. Reddit relying on Automation systems alone is a big mistake. Some new accounts do not even do anything wrong but still get removed. This whole AI Automation system is becoming ridiculous and Instagram is picking that up as well.

The biggest mistake beginners make is trying to promote too early instead of first building credibility through genuine participation and valuable contributions.

Most beginners just spam post or drop links too early reddit catches that fast. You need normal activity first comments, slow warm up before posting anything promotional.

I would say the biggest mistake is using Reddit as a marketing platform in place of a community platform. I think Building trust and offering value usually leads to better results in the long run.

Katniss Everdeen said:

Recently noticed that many new Reddit accounts get posts removed or accounts flagged very quickly. What do you think is the biggest mistake beginners usually make when starting on Reddit?

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I think the biggest mistake most new Reddit users make is trying to promote themselves too early. They create a fresh account and immediately start posting links, mentioning their website, or pushing a product without first building any credibility. That often leads to removed posts or account restrictions.


Another common issue is ignoring subreddit rules. Every community has its own guidelines, and what is acceptable in one subreddit may not be allowed in another. Taking a few minutes to read the rules can save a lot of frustration.


In my experience, the best approach is to spend the first few weeks participating naturally. Leave helpful comments, answer questions, upvote good content, and engage in discussions without expecting anything in return. As your account gains history and karma, your posts are more likely to be trusted.


Also, avoid posting the same content across multiple subreddits or using overly promotional titles. Reddit users appreciate authenticity and value, not marketing.


If you focus on contributing useful information and becoming part of the community first, you'll usually have much better long-term results than trying to advertise from day one.