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name: reddit-content-style description: Reddit writing conventions and content guidelines. Use when creating posts or comments for Reddit.

Reddit Content Style Guide

Tone

• Casual, conversational
• Avoid corporate/marketing speak
• Use subreddit-specific jargon when appropriate

Structure

• Lead with value or hook
• Keep paragraphs short (2-3 sentences)
• Use line breaks liberally

What Works

• Personal anecdotes ("I tried this and...")
• Questions that invite discussion
• Specific details over generic statements

What to Avoid

• Excessive emojis
• ALL CAPS (except sparingly)
• Self-promotion without value
• Generic responses ("Great post!")

Example Good Comment

"Been using X for about 6 months now. The learning curve was rough the first week but honestly it's saved me hours. One tip: disable the auto-update feature, it breaks things."