Can you promote in r/askchicago?
/r/AskChicago is a place to ask Chicagoans questions about the Windy City.
The short answer
Do not promote a product or solicit users; instead answer questions neutrally as a local and, if necessary, direct people to appropriate related subreddits.
What works here
- Answering Chicago-related questions helpfully
- Providing local recommendations or factual info
- Referring users to related subreddits (e.g., r/ChicagoList) for marketplace needs
What gets posts removed
- Posting or replying to solicit users, recruit customers, or advertise
- Asking people to try apps, fill surveys, join groups, or sign up
- Linking to products, landing pages, or commercial signup forms
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditNo solicitation/marketplace
Rule explicitly removes posts soliciting people to join groups, take surveys, or try apps and bans buying/selling/giveaways.
Genuine questions only
Subreddit is strictly for genuine Chicago-related questions; advertisements and rant posts will be removed.
Post formatting and intent
Submit text emphasizes phrasing as a question and intent to gain knowledge from others, not to promote.
Official rules of r/askchicago
- 01All post submissions must be a question relevant to Chicago
- 02All post submissions must include a clear, concise question as the post title
- 03No Buying, Selling, Giveaway or Solicitation Posts
- 04Be Civil
- 05Don't break the law
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 23, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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