r/IndieHackers Karma Requirements
50 combined karma + 14 day account age
Bootstrap founder community. More tolerant of self-promotion if framed as a lesson or breakdown.
Subscribers
95k
Comment karma
25
Post karma
10
Account age
14d
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Tactical tips from active members of this community.
Specific revenue numbers ($X MRR) get engagement
Build-in-public format works well
Avoid generic "how do I get customers" posts
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