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TL;DR
Come up with a clear title; avoid sensationalism.
Clearly describe what you wish to discuss in detail in the message body in a meaningful manner.
Focus the discussion in a specific direction and avoid general questions ("what are your thoughts", "what games/mechanics are x", "discuss", yes/no questions, etc.).
DO POST
Discussion threads about specific games, mechanics, tropes, etc. (be specific, and include discussion points).
News relevant to the gaming industry and culture (be sure to include discussion points).
Links to articles and videos that can serve as a jumping off point for discussion - but please include a summary and discussion points about the videos and articles.
AVOID POSTING
DAE posts, or any similar variant.
Posts asking for idle speculation ("Why don't more games do X?", "Why isn't X more popular?").
Vague or overly general posts ("What are your thoughts on X?", "How do you feel about X?"). Posts should specify the context of the discussion, not just ask for thoughts, feelings, or opinions in general.
List posts ("What games do X?", "What are some good examples of X?"). Check out /r/gamingsuggestions.
Purchasing advice. For these, please go to /r/shouldibuythisgame or /r/gamingsuggestions.
How-to posts (see the game related sub for game hints, or /r/gamedev to discuss game programming and development).
Posts with only a link and no discussion points.
Posts about recent games for which another post already exists (use the search function).
Posts asking for research and/or study participation.
Rants/long-winded posts that are 100% opinion and don't facilitate discussion.
Links to your own external blog or website, we want no ulterior motivations to posting on the subreddit
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