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Can you self-promote in r/LocalLLaMA?
Only if you follow the 9-to-1 rule.
Follow Reddit's 9-to-1 guideline: for every 10 things you contribute, at most 1 is self-promotional. The other 9 are genuine, link-free value.
The rule
Limit Self-Promotion
“- The 1/10th rule is a good guideline: self-promotion should not be more than 10% of your content. - Affiliation must be disclosed: No engagement farming, No “I found this..”, etc.”
Source: subreddit rules, last checked 2026-07-13. Read the full rules on Reddit →
Before you post
- Keep self-promotion under ~10% of your activity
The highest-intent moment
The safest way into r/LocalLLaMA is not a post, it is a well-timed reply. Watch for: Model recommendations, hosting setups. Answer it genuinely first, then mention your product only if it directly helps.
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Can I promote my product in r/LocalLLaMA?
Only if you follow the 9-to-1 rule. Follow Reddit's 9-to-1 guideline: for every 10 things you contribute, at most 1 is self-promotional. The other 9 are genuine, link-free value.
What is r/LocalLLaMA's self-promotion rule?
Per r/LocalLLaMA's rules ("Limit Self-Promotion"): "- The 1/10th rule is a good guideline: self-promotion should not be more than 10% of your content. - Affiliation must be disclosed: No engagement farming, No “I found this..”, etc."
How do I get customers in r/LocalLLaMA without breaking the rules?
Instead of posting ads, reply to people already asking for a product like yours. In r/LocalLLaMA the highest-intent moment is: Model recommendations, hosting setups. Lead with a genuine, specific answer and mention your product only when it directly helps.