Hey everyone,

We’re making some adjustments to the account requirements for posting and commenting in this subreddit to better protect the quality of our community discussions. Here's what you need to know:

What’s Changing?
Starting now, users must meet the following minimum requirements to post or comment in this subreddit:

• Account Age: Your account must be at least 7 days old.
• Karma Requirements: You need at least 10 comment karma and 10 link karma.

Previously, the requirements were 30 days of account age and 100 karma (both comment and link karma). We’ve reduced these thresholds to make the community more accessible to newer members while still discouraging spam and low-effort contributions.

Why These Changes?
We’ve re-evaluated the old rules and decided to lower the barriers slightly, but still maintain a filter for quality and safety. Here’s why:

• Balancing Inclusion and Security: The old requirements were effective at reducing spam and abuse, but they also excluded many genuine new members from participating. The new criteria strike a better balance between keeping the community safe and welcoming new voices.
• Focus on Meaningful Engagement: While we’ve lowered the karma and account age thresholds, we still require a minimum level of activity and time to ensure users are invested in Reddit and not just creating accounts to spam or troll.

What If I Don’t Meet the Requirements?
If your post or comment gets removed because you don’t meet the requirements, you’ll receive a message explaining why. Once your account reaches the thresholds, you’ll be able to participate again.

Have Questions or Concerns?
If you believe your content was removed in error or if you have concerns about this policy, please reach out to us via modmail.

We hope this change makes the subreddit a safer, more welcoming, and engaging space for everyone. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Thanks for helping us keep this community great.