r/documentaries
Can you promote in r/documentaries? No.
No promotionRule 'No Self-Promotion, YT Channel Promotion, or Solicitation' explicitly prohibits linking to your own YouTube channel and any form of self-promotion in comments.
Last checked September 9, 2026
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Rule text used in this audit
Free Documentaries Only
- Links to paid streaming services are allowed only on Mondays. - The following content types are not considered documentaries: TV news reports/shows, articles, interviews, scripted content, amateur home videos, biopics, promotional material, vlogs, and any…
No Self-Promotion, YT Channel Promotion, or Solicitation
- Linking to your own YouTube channel is not allowed, including any form of self-promotion in comments. - If you wish to share a documentary, please adhere to the 1/10th rule, which means self-promotion (and karma farming), including video links, should not…
Direct Documentary Video Links Only
Links must be direct to the documentary video. Links to promotional websites or general streaming service pages are not allowed. Only direct video links are accepted.
No Misinformation. Source with Trustworthy Links
Posts and comments spreading misinformation will be removed. Significant claims must be supported by reliable sources; however, **Wikipedia links are not considered reliable**. Provide links to trustworthy sources, and failure to do so upon request will…
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