u/Intelligent_Ask3955

Something I’ve been noticing — compared to other platforms, a lot of people on Reddit don’t use personal profile photos.

At first I thought it was just a preference. But the more I spend time here, the more it feels like it’s tied to how the platform works.

A few thoughts I’ve had:

– Conversations seem to matter more than identity
– Anonymity feels like part of the culture, not just a feature
– Having less personal identity might actually make it easier to participate without pressure

It almost feels like the “default state” here is to remove as much personal signal as possible.

Curious how others see it:

– Do you think using a real profile picture changes how people respond to you?
– Is staying anonymous more of a cultural norm, or just a practical choice?

I’ve been trying to use Reddit to get users, but I keep running into the same problems:

– Not sure which subreddits actually allow posts from newer accounts
– Posts getting removed without clear reasons
– Sometimes I get engagement, sometimes nothing at all

I’m curious — what’s been the hardest part for you when posting on Reddit?

Was it figuring out where to post, what to say, or dealing with rules/mods?

My posts keep getting removed automatically, so I’m a bit confused about the rules.