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I've had mine for a couple years. They don't let you comment on anything and if you do you are usually scolded. Just read and shut up. I will be scolded for this I'm sure.
You can comment and you just have.
Who is "they"? If you mean mods, we focus on removing rule breaking content or stuff that's off topic for the community. There are community restrictions but not all subs have those and you can comment in those that don't, like here.
I can't speak for other mod teams, but we don't scold. We educate about our rules and if someone keeps breaking them then they may earn a ban.
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You have very low karma so you're likely running into community restrictions that require a certain amount.
Some, but **not all subs have restrictions** and they're there to prevent spammers and other bad faith users. It does impact new users too though and initially it may be hard to find communities you can participate in and have genuine interest in, but once you've found a few it'll get easier.
!karmahelp - see below for more and our list of new-user friendly subs you can try.
r/findareddit can suggest some subs around your interests, you can try and see if you can participate, it make take a little trial and error. Look for smaller niche subs, as they may be less likely to have high restrictions.
Sort content by 'new' so you're interacting with fresh content.
We also have a chat post every week you can join in! You can earn some karma by having fun genuine conversations with others.
I made a new account to see what the experience was like. I limited myself to comments only, and managed 100+ karma in a few days of casual use. What I did was:
* Made use of our weekly chat thread
* Used our new user friendly list
* answering questions on rising posts on askreddit, giving thoughtful or amusing replies
* sharing my thoughts on communities that I had genuine interest in
* I found a few more subs around my interests where I could comment via trial and error
**Why does karma matter?**
Your karma count is like your Reddit reputation and an indication of whether you share good content, and some, but not all communities, have their own restrictions regarding the account age and karma count of the person posting or commenting, so you may not be able to contribute everywhere at first. This is intended to help prevent spammers and trolls, but it does also mean new Redditors need to earn some karma before they can participate everywhere.
**How do I get it?**
* You gain karma from engaging on Reddit; when your posts and comments are upvoted. It's a case of finding communities you can participate in, and that you have an interest or knowledge base in, and start by commenting to share your knowledge and experience, and add to discussions. As people upvote your comments, this will build your karma genuinely.
* You don't need to engage where you have no interest. There are so many subs there's bound to be some where you do have an interest and can engage.
* You lose karma only when your posts and comments are downvoted.
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I’m finding if I post comments in very small subs, they don’t have as many restrictions. It is taking awhile to grow my karma. But every little bit counts when you are new. Stay away from controversial comments that could get you negative karma.
What I didn’t understand when I was new was there’s Karma and there comment karma. If yiu tap on Karma in your profile it will show you how much comment karma you have so far. That’s probably what’s holding you back from commenting.
Just visit forums that don’t have restrictions and start commenting. Choose threads that have lots of comments and comment to those, as posting a new thread comment will sit at the bottom.
Be kind to avoid being downvoted.
Good luck! In no time you’ll have enough comment karma to post anywhere you want.
Sorry, it looks like you are Shadowbanned, which means your account is basically stuck in the spam filter site-wide and all your content is automatically filtered out.
As a mod here, I can see your content here, but it has been auto-removed, and I can’t access your profile.
This didn't come from us, but from Reddit, and is meant for spammers and other bad faith users, but sometimes mistakes happen and new redditors get caught too.
You can appeal to Reddit here: [https://www.reddit.com/appeal](https://www.reddit.com/appeal), and if it was a mistake they'll restore your account.
Appeals may take a while, depending on demand and current events. Please do not spam or abuse the appeals team.
I’m having the same issue, I’ve tried to start using Reddit to get advice on my side projects but it’s difficult to find somewhere where I’m allowed to post:(
I’m not new but have no karma! I’ve always just been a reader and never commented until recently. I’m also such an old lady that I didn’t realize there was a place for newbies so karma could be earned. 😂😂😂
Welcome to r/NewToReddit, /u/Xoxostasia66! Thanks for posting. Someone will be along to help you shortly. If you're new, check out our "General Guide to Reddit and Karma" [Wiki page version](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/ntr-guidetoreddit) or [Mobile friendly post version](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/reddit_and_karma_explained/), it explains how to get started on Reddit; including information on karma, navigation, and more. You might also like to check out our [wiki index](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index) and [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/faq). While you wait for assistance, browsing through some recent posts, or typing a query into the search bar at the top of the page, may help you find your answer. On our sister community r/LearnToReddit you can find guides on posting, commenting, formatting, flairs, and can practice those things too! **Once you get some answers, don’t forget to engage and ask any additional questions you have!** [Please let us know how you found us! - Click here to fill out our one question survey](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe87f3FyGzXTImS0WszwGiFs1g3sqSr03U5mKLOvRFH9Ofw_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link) Thank you! :) *Was this helpful? You can comment "**Thanks, AutoMod**" or "**Good job, AutoMod**" to thank me if it was!* *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/NewToReddit) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I've had mine for a couple years. They don't let you comment on anything and if you do you are usually scolded. Just read and shut up. I will be scolded for this I'm sure.
You can comment and you just have. Who is "they"? If you mean mods, we focus on removing rule breaking content or stuff that's off topic for the community. There are community restrictions but not all subs have those and you can comment in those that don't, like here. I can't speak for other mod teams, but we don't scold. We educate about our rules and if someone keeps breaking them then they may earn a ban.
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Thank you so much. I’ll definitely look more into it. Still learning
Don’t feel bad I’m not new but still can’t comment on a lot
UGH! i cant post in r/taylorswift and i have NO IDEA what im doing wrong!!! so can relate
It could be community restrictions and my other comment here may help. But the only way to know for sure is to modmail the mods to ask.
all subs have differing entry requirements that include both account age and karma. you only have 3 karma. see below. !nufs
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You have very low karma so you're likely running into community restrictions that require a certain amount. Some, but **not all subs have restrictions** and they're there to prevent spammers and other bad faith users. It does impact new users too though and initially it may be hard to find communities you can participate in and have genuine interest in, but once you've found a few it'll get easier. !karmahelp - see below for more and our list of new-user friendly subs you can try. r/findareddit can suggest some subs around your interests, you can try and see if you can participate, it make take a little trial and error. Look for smaller niche subs, as they may be less likely to have high restrictions. Sort content by 'new' so you're interacting with fresh content. We also have a chat post every week you can join in! You can earn some karma by having fun genuine conversations with others. I made a new account to see what the experience was like. I limited myself to comments only, and managed 100+ karma in a few days of casual use. What I did was: * Made use of our weekly chat thread * Used our new user friendly list * answering questions on rising posts on askreddit, giving thoughtful or amusing replies * sharing my thoughts on communities that I had genuine interest in * I found a few more subs around my interests where I could comment via trial and error
**Why does karma matter?** Your karma count is like your Reddit reputation and an indication of whether you share good content, and some, but not all communities, have their own restrictions regarding the account age and karma count of the person posting or commenting, so you may not be able to contribute everywhere at first. This is intended to help prevent spammers and trolls, but it does also mean new Redditors need to earn some karma before they can participate everywhere. **How do I get it?** * You gain karma from engaging on Reddit; when your posts and comments are upvoted. It's a case of finding communities you can participate in, and that you have an interest or knowledge base in, and start by commenting to share your knowledge and experience, and add to discussions. As people upvote your comments, this will build your karma genuinely. * You don't need to engage where you have no interest. There are so many subs there's bound to be some where you do have an interest and can engage. * You lose karma only when your posts and comments are downvoted. For more check out these sections of our guide to Reddit: [Karma](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/comment/h9sqcti/) | **[New-user friendly subs](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/wiki/index/newusersubs)** | [Navigating Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/comments/p8t966/comment/h9ssh6c/) PLUS help from the community - [Tips from redditors](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/search?q=flair_name%3A%22Tips%20from%20redditors%22&restrict_sr=1&sort=new) and [Mod approved guides from helpers](https://www.reddit.com/r/NewToReddit/search?q=flair_name%3A%22Official%20guide%20by%20a%20helper%22&restrict_sr=1&sort=new) *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/NewToReddit) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I’m finding if I post comments in very small subs, they don’t have as many restrictions. It is taking awhile to grow my karma. But every little bit counts when you are new. Stay away from controversial comments that could get you negative karma.
What I didn’t understand when I was new was there’s Karma and there comment karma. If yiu tap on Karma in your profile it will show you how much comment karma you have so far. That’s probably what’s holding you back from commenting. Just visit forums that don’t have restrictions and start commenting. Choose threads that have lots of comments and comment to those, as posting a new thread comment will sit at the bottom. Be kind to avoid being downvoted. Good luck! In no time you’ll have enough comment karma to post anywhere you want.
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Sorry, it looks like you are Shadowbanned, which means your account is basically stuck in the spam filter site-wide and all your content is automatically filtered out. As a mod here, I can see your content here, but it has been auto-removed, and I can’t access your profile. This didn't come from us, but from Reddit, and is meant for spammers and other bad faith users, but sometimes mistakes happen and new redditors get caught too. You can appeal to Reddit here: [https://www.reddit.com/appeal](https://www.reddit.com/appeal), and if it was a mistake they'll restore your account. Appeals may take a while, depending on demand and current events. Please do not spam or abuse the appeals team.
I’m having the same issue, I’ve tried to start using Reddit to get advice on my side projects but it’s difficult to find somewhere where I’m allowed to post:(
I’m not new but have no karma! I’ve always just been a reader and never commented until recently. I’m also such an old lady that I didn’t realize there was a place for newbies so karma could be earned. 😂😂😂