A Community Sandbox for Creators: For tech enthusiasts and developers, the line between sharing knowledge and self-promotion can be tricky. This week, the platform introduced a structured solution to keep the front page clean while still fostering creativity: the official “I Made a Useful Thing” weekly thread.
Why It Matters: Previously, strict rules against promotion meant many cool side projects, scripts, and tutorials went unnoticed by the wider community to prevent spam. By introducing a designated weekly megathread, the moderators are effectively creating a “sandbox” for user-generated content. This allows developers to legitimately showcase their pet projects, YouTube tutorials, or blog posts without cluttering the main feed.
The Rules Remain: It’s important to note that this isn’t a free-for-all for ads. The ban on commercial advertisements and affiliate links remains strictly in effect. This is a space for genuine passion projects, not monetization grabs. If you’ve been sitting on a useful script or a coding tutorial, this is your green light to share it.
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