Can you promote in r/3dscanning?
A place to share insights, ask questions and stay updated with the latest trends and innovations in 3D scanning. ===> Critical comments are accepted or rejected according to the following: Criticisms of a specific model scanner or app with details that explain the assertion are allowed. Blanket criticisms of a company or its products that have no supporting details will be deleted and the poster banned (first for 3 days, then forever if they don't learn to improve their behavior).
The short answer
Share helpful, on-topic content (tutorials, examples, scans) with an actual unique scan image and a brief transparent disclosure if you're affiliated; avoid salesy language or links unless explicitly allowed by context.
What works here
- Posting news, tutorials, examples, personal projects about 3D scanning
- Advertising/sale posts that include at minimum an image of a unique scan created with the associated device and educational value
- Detailed, constructive critiques of scanners/apps
What gets posts removed
- Blatant shilling or disparaging competitors
- Pure sales posts or outsourcing ads without an accompanying unique educational scan
- Posting personal data or images without consent
- Low-effort blog spam or recruitment/lead-generation
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditLimited Advertising rule
Advertising or sale posts must include at minimum an image of a unique scan created with the associated device to provide educational value, so promotional replies should include a scan and be instructional.
Sidebar encouragement
Sidebar explicitly invites news, tutorials, examples, personal projects and questions about 3D scanning, indicating constructive product-related posts are acceptable.
No blatant shilling
Rules forbid blatant shilling for one manufacturer or disparaging others, so avoid overtly promotional or comparative marketing language.
No unnecessary blog spam
Top-level rule warns against blog spam and outsourcing ads, so avoid link-only or low-value commercial posts.
Criticism policy
Critical comments are allowed if detailed; implies helpful, substantive contributions are preferred over sales pitches.
Official rules of r/3dscanning
- 01Be Kind and Respectful
- 02Limited Advertising
- 03Stay On Topic
- 04No Malicious Content
- 05Respect Privacy
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed July 8, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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