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Warm the Account with Karma and Comments First

Warm the Account with Karma and Comments First is a reddit & forums tactic for getting your first users: Build standing in target subreddits by commenting and earning karma before you ever drop a self-referential post, since some subs gate posting behind a karma minimum.

It's a strong fit for teams of almost any kind, and works especially well for New Reddit accounts with no posting history. As a reddit & forums play, plan for medium effort and expect results to build gradually over time, all grounded in 1 linked primary source.

Reddit & forumsMedium effortSlow

Why does reddit & forums work for this?

Established, contributing accounts clear karma gates and get a friendlier reception than brand-new accounts that show up only to promote.

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 "Warm the Account with Karma and Comments First" 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 medium effort, and results tend to be slow.
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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