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Can you promote in r/rails?

A subreddit for discussion and news about Ruby on Rails

The short answer

Answer questions helpfully first; mention your product or company only if directly relevant and brief, and prefer to engage in comments and community threads rather than posting promotional submissions.

What works here

  • Answering technical questions and participating in discussion
  • Recommending gems/tools (check and link to the wiki resources first)
  • Posting job openings in the 'Work it Wednesday' thread with required details

What gets posts removed

  • Posting job ads outside the scheduled thread
  • Unsolicited product launches or overt advertising
  • Using AI-generated content without disclosure

Where this comes from

View the current official rules on Reddit

Jobs limited to scheduled thread

Job posts will be removed; use the 'Work it Wednesday' thread and include salary, experience, timezone, location and restrictions.

Gems/tools guidance

Users are asked to check the wiki for popular gems and resources before posting, indicating gem/tool recommendations are a supported topic.

General focus on discussion/help

Public description and sidebar emphasize discussion and help about Ruby on Rails but do not mention self-promotion rules.

AI content disclosure required

Content generated with GenAI must be clearly marked, so disclosures are enforced for automated material.

Official rules of r/rails

  1. 01Harassment free
  2. 02High standards
  3. 03Productive disagreement
  4. 04No language bashing
  5. 05Recruiter and work posts
  6. 06No AI slop

Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 24, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.

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