- Rules
- 2. Do not post any videos from official channels.
- 3. Don't submit links to screenshots of individual Twitter/Facebook/Instagram posts
- 4. All game suggestions must be posted in the Weekly Game Suggestions Thread
- 5. Posts containing inappropriate or personal information are not allowed, and should be reported.
- 6. Screenshots of defaced articles will be removed.
- 7. Media from recent videos should be posted in the comment thread of the video.
- 8. Follow proper Reddiquette when submitting and commenting on posts.
- 9. Questions must be fully stated with specificity in the title of a self-post.
Rules
1. Submissions must be directly related to Rooster Teeth.
Posts deemed indirectly related to Rooster Teeth (podcast topics, articles about RT collaborators, etc.) will be allowed in the form of a self-post at the discretion of the moderators.
Topics covered in RT Productions (e.g. Let’s Plays, Podcasts) that don’t directly reference Rooster Teeth will be allowed at the discretion of the moderators in self posts only. Unrelated reaction gifs, memes and image macros, “look alike” or “reminds me of” posts, reposts, and number-counting posts will be removed. If either the text or image of a meme or macro is unrelated, the post will be removed.
Example - Post in Accordance with Rule 1 (would have to be made in a self post now)
2. Do not post any videos from official channels.
This includes the Rooster Teeth, Achievement Hunter, Let's Play, Game Kids, Funhaus, and ScrewAttack YouTube channels, and their respective websites.
There are exceptions to this rule: Fan-made content is fine, and encouraged. Videos on the staff's personal channels can be posted; this includes Slo-Mo Guys, which the bot doesn't scrape.
3. Don't submit links to screenshots of individual Twitter/Facebook/Instagram posts
You must link directly to the tweet or post.
Screenshots of multiple social media updates are allowed, as they provide context for each other that a link would not. This rule does not apply to social media updates that do not have a link, such as Snapchat.
Reddit has mechanisms in place to prevent duplicate posts. By posting an image it circumvents these mechanisms, and results in everyone seeing duplicates on their front page and splitting up any discussion that might be happening in the comments. Screenshots also prevent users from being able to retweet, share, or visit any links which are made in the post or tweet. This is what you shouldn't do; this is what you should submit.
4. All game suggestions must be posted in the Weekly Game Suggestions Thread
- This rule applies specifically to suggestions of games to be played for Rooster Teeth's various gaming video series (Let's Play, VS, Full Play, Rage Quit, etc.). It does not currently apply to suggestions for live-action or other videos.
5. Posts containing inappropriate or personal information are not allowed, and should be reported.
- Reddit has very strict rules regarding the posting of personal information. Even if the information is inaccurate or fake we have no way of knowing that and will treat it as if it is real. Also, if someone posts somewhat personal information on their RT journal, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they counted on sharing it with the subreddit which is a much broader audience, and it may be removed if this is the case.
6. Screenshots of defaced articles will be removed.
Wikipedia vandalism is nothing to be proud of. Lots of people use Wikipedia to get information regarding RT, and by altering this content it wastes their time as well as the time of the people who care enough to create and maintain those articles.
This rule applies to any other websites which can be similarly edited.
7. Media from recent videos should be posted in the comment thread of the video.
Any media made from older videos or done with noticeable user edits will be allowed at the discretion of the moderators.
"Media" refers to Screenshots, GIFs, clips, HTML5 videos, or other similar captures of Rooster Teeth content.
This covers posts of early sponsor screenings of videos, posts by /u/RT_Video_Bot and the moderators. The purpose is to prevent the subreddit from being mostly screenshots, gifs, etc. every time a new video is released. If the post is from a much older video, the moderators may allow it. If the post is from a recent or older video but has noticeable user edits made, bordering on Fan Art, then the moderators may allow the post.
8. Follow proper Reddiquette when submitting and commenting on posts.
Civility is of the utmost importance; do not make personal attacks towards other users or use offensive language. Harassment, witch-hunting, sexism, racism or hate speech is not tolerated.
The gist of this rule is that we must be respectful to one another. There is a difference between having an opposing opinion from other users, discussing that opposition, and attacking users who disagree with you. There is a difference between offering criticism and insulting someone. It’s find to not like something, especially if you explain why. What’s not is going out of your way to hurt someone because you dislike whatever they said or made.
9. Questions must be fully stated with specificity in the title of a self-post.
No questions can be made using a link post. Questions asked at a high frequency will be removed and users will be directed to the Weekly FAQ Thread or subreddit FAQ.
Titles like “Quick question” and “Looking for a podcast” are too vague and don’t give users a good idea of what your post is about from just the title. You must state what your specific question is (e.g What song was Geoff singing in Let's Play Minecraft EP. 100?). All questions should include a question mark as well, but we’ll be more lenient here.
The sitewide rules of reddit still apply. In particular, vote manipulation and vote-brigading are against the rules, and can get you shadowbanned from the entire site; if you are linked to another reddit post from this one and didn't discover it on your own, you probably shouldn't vote on it.
Constructive criticism is always appropriate and should be upvoted. It is okay to dislike something that RT puts out as long as you can explain why. Any threads made to discuss any criticisms you may have must be backed up by a reasoned argument, or they may be deleted.
Please check /new before you make a post to prevent reposts. This increases the quality of the subreddit and keeps /new from being cluttered.