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r/DotA2 rules: what actually gets removed

Each rule below is paired with the way it is most likely enforced. Where the rules state a number, we quote it. Where they do not, we say so instead of guessing.

1. 1.Fake Patch Submission

   Enforcement varies

   Users posting deceiving fake patch / update threads will have their posts removed and be subject to a 2 week ban.

2. 2.Shitpost

   Removed by moderators

   Posts falling under the designation of "shitpost" (low quality, meme, non-serious, deceptive, shitty submissions) are subject to removal based on: * The quality/creativity of the content * The usefulness of the discussion * Upvoted for comedic effect * The ratio of similar shitposts populating the front page * User reports * Moderator discretion

3. 3.Unrelated Content

   Enforcement varies

   All content must be related to Dota 2, not just the title. Unrelated content may be: *Something not related to Dota that reminds you of something Dota related. * Generic image macros. Image macro posts/memes must feature actual Dota 2 related images. Dota images edited over non Dota images do not count. * Dota 2 personalities doing something unrelated to Dota 2. * Posts relating to Steam or Valve. * Screenshots of conversations. * Content similar to or inspired by Dota 2 material

4. 4.Aggressive or Offensive Material

   Enforcement varies

   Any racist, homophobic, sexist or otherwise hateful speech or material is strictly prohibited. No excessive trolling! Keep your comments related to the submission you're commenting on. Don't post comments directly insulting another commenter. A bad attitude is not a ban-worthy reason, but continuously insulting others without contributing to the topic is.

5. 5.Spoilers

   Enforcement varies

   Please keep post titles spoiler free for recent results. 24 hour rule in effect for recent matches spoiling other users on the front page.

6. 6.Witch-hunting

   Enforcement varies

   Any submission or comment that asks the community to participate in vigilante justice will be removed. Posts should not be made for single incidents or individuals, but for discussions on wider phenomena, with supporting examples cited where relevant. Blur out names of players where appropriate to keep them anonymous. Posts with links to steam/dotabuff profiles are not allowed. If you're making an accusation against a person or organization, make sure to provide evidence for what you claim

7. 7.Repost / Duplicate

   Enforcement varies

   This post is a duplicate of something that has been posted within the past 2 weeks.

8. 8.Missing attribution / stolen content

   Enforcement varies

   Content that is not posted by the original creator should have proper attribution.

9. 9.AI generated content

   Enforcement varies

   Submissions that contain AI generated art (Midjourney, Hotpot etc.), AI voice impersonations, or AI generated text (ChatGPT, Bard etc.) content are not allowed.

10. 10.Overrepresented Shoutout Threads

    Enforcement varies

    Submissions that are shoutout threads for established talent who are frequently mentioned on the subreddit can be taken down. Shoutout threads should be received for new talent or duos that have not received substantial representation before.

r/DotA2 does not publish karma or account-age minimums in its rules. Subreddits often enforce unpublished filters on top of what they write down, which is why posts from new accounts can vanish without a message here.