Reddit issues ‘pressiquette’ rules
Want to use an image or some information from a thread you found on Reddit in a news item or blog post? Ask first.
If you see an interesting story or photo on Reddit, message the redditor who shared the piece to ask for their permission prior to using it in an article or list, ask how they would like it to be attributed, and provide them a deadline before you move on to another story. Please respect redditors who may wish to stay anonymous, or to not be featured in an article.
The post also has some advice for media outlets that want to promote their content on Reddit. Namely, don’t exploit it for page views:
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