Reddit suspensions are going crazy. The theory is there's a behind the scenes update where Reddit implemented some automated filters to combat spam, but it's hitting really hard. Here's Reddit's auto mods blocking spam.
This is what people don't realize. Reddit is the second most clicked site in Google. It is abused non stop.
If you Google best Austin plumber, what do you see below the map right here? Reddit plumber recommendations. Here's another Reddit thread.
It's crazy. You can bet this influences AI too. Reddit discussions are constantly cited by ChatGPT, by Gemini, by all the major LLMs.
People have gone hard trying to game Reddit. This is the result. But if you do want to game Reddit, make sure your keyword is at the beginning of your post title.