# Reddit Account Verification - Work Item

**Parent:** FRE-633 - Reddit AMA preparation and execution  
**Work Item:** Account Verification  
**Priority:** HIGH (blocks Reddit AMA execution)  
**Created:** 2026-04-26  
**Due:** T-7 days before launch (target: May 10, 2026 for May 17 launch)

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## Objective

Verify that the Reddit account to be used for the AMA meets all subreddit requirements, or identify an alternative account.

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## Requirements

### r/SideProject Requirements
- **Account Age:** 30+ days preferred (unwritten rule, enforced for spam prevention)
- **Karma:** 100+ total karma (minimum threshold)
- **Subreddit Karma:** Active participation in r/SideProject (comment history preferred)
- **Recent Activity:** No recent spam/self-promotion violations

### r/Screenwriting Requirements
- **Account Age:** No strict minimum, but aged accounts trusted more
- **Karma:** 100+ recommended
- **Flair:** May require user flair (check with mods)
- **Post Type:** Resource posts typically allowed from participating members

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## Verification Checklist

### Step 1: Identify Account
- [ ] Determine which Reddit account will be used
  - Option A: Company account (@ScripterApp or similar)
  - Option B: CMO personal account
  - Option C: Founding Engineer personal account
  - Option D: Create new account (NOT recommended - needs aging time)

- [ ] Document account details:
  - Username: _______________
  - Account created: _______________
  - Account age (days): _______________

### Step 2: Check Account Metrics
- [ ] Total karma: _______________ (target: 100+)
- [ ] Post karma: _______________
- [ ] Comment karma: _______________
- [ ] Karma in r/SideProject: _______________
- [ ] Karma in r/Screenwriting: _______________

### Step 3: Review Account History
- [ ] Check recent posts (last 30 days)
  - Any self-promotion? Y/N
  - Any removed posts? Y/N
  - Any strikes/warnings? Y/N

- [ ] Check recent comments (last 30 days)
  - Active participation? Y/N
  - Any removed comments? Y/N
  - Sentiment generally positive? Y/N

### Step 4: Review Subreddit Rules
- [ ] r/SideProject rules reviewed
  - URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/about/rules
  - Self-promotion allowed? Y/N
  - Requires participation ratio? Y/N
  - Specific flair needed? Y/N

- [ ] r/Screenwriting rules reviewed
  - URL: https://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/about/rules
  - Resource posts allowed? Y/N
  - Mod approval needed? Y/N
  - Specific flair needed? Y/N

### Step 5: Decision Point
- [ ] Account approved for use
- [ ] Account needs karma building (estimate: ___ days)
- [ ] Account needs alternative (identify backup account)

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## Alternative Account Options

If primary account doesn't meet requirements:

### Option 1: Use Team Member Account
- Identify team member with aged Reddit account (100+ karma)
- Verify they're comfortable with public association
- Brief them on AMA engagement expectations

### Option 2: Build Karma on Current Account
- Timeline: 7-14 days of active participation
- Strategy: Comment genuinely on 10-20 posts/day in target subreddits
- Avoid any self-promotion during building phase
- Track karma growth daily

### Option 3: Mod Outreach
- Contact r/SideProject moderators before posting
- Explain launch context, ask for guidance
- May get exception for legitimate product launch
- Template: `/marketing/reddit-mod-outreach-execution.md`

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## Success Criteria

✅ **Account Ready:**
- Account age: 30+ days
- Total karma: 100+
- No recent violations
- Subreddit rules understood

⚠️ **Needs Work:**
- Account exists but needs karma building
- Timeline impact: +7-14 days
- Owner assigned to karma building

❌ **Not Viable:**
- Account too new or flagged
- Alternative account identified
- Mod outreach planned

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## Owner & Timeline

| Task | Owner | Due Date | Status |
|------|-------|----------|--------|
| Identify account | CMO | ASAP | ⏳ Pending |
| Check metrics | CMO | T-10 days | ⏳ Pending |
| Review rules | CMO | T-10 days | ⏳ Pending |
| Decision + documentation | CMO | T-7 days | ⏳ Pending |

**Target Launch:** May 17, 2026 (Tuesday)  
**Verification Due:** May 10, 2026 (T-7 days)

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## Documentation

Once verified, update these files:
- [ ] `/plans/FRE-633-reddit-ama-checklist.md` - Mark account verification complete
- [ ] `/plans/FRE-633-reddit-ama-status.md` - Update blocker status
- [ ] Daily notes - Document account details

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## Notes

- **DO NOT** create a new Reddit account for this - requires aging time
- **DO** use an existing account with history and karma
- **DO** read subreddit rules carefully before posting
- **CONSIDER** mod outreach if account is borderline (shows good faith)

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**Status:** ⏳ Pending account identification  
**Next Action:** CMO to identify which Reddit account will be used for AMA
