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Post in Feedback Flairs and Weekly Threads

Post in Feedback Flairs and Weekly Threads is a reddit & forums tactic for getting your first users: Many subs have sanctioned outlets for self-promo, dedicated feedback flairs or recurring weekly threads, where posting is allowed and won't get you banned.

It's a strong fit for teams of almost any kind, and works especially well for Anyone seeking feedback or early users on Reddit. As a reddit & forums play, plan for low effort and expect results to show up quickly, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Reddit & forumsLow effortFast

Why does reddit & forums work for this?

Using the channel mods explicitly set aside for promotion sidesteps the self-promo rule entirely while still reaching the audience.

The exact steps (4)

The full step-by-step this founder ran, what they posted, where, and in what order, plus the watch-outs, is part of the library.

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Sources

Works for
Any / universal

Frequently asked

How is the "Post in Feedback Flairs and Weekly Threads" tactic verified?
It is drawn from 1 primary source — a real founder write-up or interview, not generic advice. It is linked in the Sources section above so you can read the original account yourself.
How much effort is it and how fast are results?
It is low effort, and results tend to be fast.
Where can I see the exact step-by-step?
The full step-by-step a founder ran, documented via Source — IndieHackers, is in the paid library.

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