Trying to Build in Public — But Reddit Keeps Silencing Me

So this week, I tried to share what I’m building on Reddit. Two posts. Two different subreddits. Both were removed instantly by Reddit’s filters. No explanation. No mod feedback. Just gone. What were the posts about? I’m building a solo project called KindredCircl — a social platform focused on belonging, privacy, and connection. No ads. No rage-bait. No surveillance. Both posts were written thoughtfully. No spam. No “buy this.” Just honesty, tech stack, and a link to a longer write-up on Dev.to. But apparently, Reddit’s automation saw all that and said: nope. Why It Hit Hard Reddit is supposed to be where indie hackers hang out. Where devs build in public. Where creators share early work and get support. But what I’m realizing is: if your post doesn’t match the format the filter expects, or if you use certain words (like support, link, or solo founder), you might just get silenced. Not because of what you said — but because a bot decided you were promotional by default. This Isn’t a Rage Post — It’s a Reality Check I’m still building. I’m still sharing. But I’m reminded how important it is to build spaces where authentic effort isn’t treated like spam. KindredCircl is meant to be one of those spaces. And yes — it still exists, even if Reddit didn’t want to hear about it this week. If you’ve had posts removed without explanation, or felt like you’re shouting into the void, I’d love to hear your story too. Let’s be loud for each other — since these platforms clearly won’t do it for us.

May 10, 2025 - 16:17

Trying to Build in Public — But Reddit Keeps Silencing Me

So this week, I tried to share what I’m building on Reddit.

Two posts.

Two different subreddits.

Both were removed instantly by Reddit’s filters. No explanation. No mod feedback. Just gone.

What were the posts about?

I’m building a solo project called KindredCircl — a social platform focused on belonging, privacy, and connection. No ads. No rage-bait. No surveillance.

Both posts were written thoughtfully. No spam. No “buy this.” Just honesty, tech stack, and a link to a longer write-up on Dev.to.

But apparently, Reddit’s automation saw all that and said: nope.

Why It Hit Hard

Reddit is supposed to be where indie hackers hang out.

Where devs build in public.

Where creators share early work and get support.

But what I’m realizing is: if your post doesn’t match the format the filter expects, or if you use certain words (like support, link, or solo founder), you might just get silenced.

Not because of what you said — but because a bot decided you were promotional by default.

This Isn’t a Rage Post — It’s a Reality Check

I’m still building. I’m still sharing. But I’m reminded how important it is to build spaces where authentic effort isn’t treated like spam.

KindredCircl is meant to be one of those spaces. And yes — it still exists, even if Reddit didn’t want to hear about it this week.

If you’ve had posts removed without explanation, or felt like you’re shouting into the void, I’d love to hear your story too.

Let’s be loud for each other — since these platforms clearly won’t do it for us.