r/Padres

Be Respectful

• Do not post content that seeks to antagonize other users (trolling, name-calling, threats, insults, hate speech, etc.).
• Disagreements/arguments with other users are fine, so long as they remain respectful and civil. Don't call out other users, and above all else, Don't be a dick.
• This is not confined exclusively to interactions with users on r/padres. It applies to players, fans, and people that players have interacted with.
• Trolling other team's subs = permanent ban from r/padres.

Toxicity

• Don't kill our vibes. While reacting negatively to the team's performance is fine, overly aggressive toxicity (a.k.a. dooming) is not allowed and comments will be removed with a warning.
• “Keep The Faith” rule: “I’m turning it off, Game’s Over, See y’all tomorrow” comments made before the 6th inning finishes will result in a 1-day ban.
• If you're someone who only ever comes here to talk trash when the team is doing poorly, just stay away. We don't want you here.

Off-Topic/Low Effort Posts

• Politics, NSFW nudity, and other content not directly related to the Padres or their minor league affiliates is not allowed.
• Former Padres may be discussed in stickied threads as comments, but posts will be removed. Exceptions may be made for significant news regarding former padres.
• Low effort posts (e.g. text self-posts that are six words long) will likely be removed. -AI-generated posts will be removed. -No gambling win/loss posts.

Stickied Thread Content

• Comments expressing your opinion about the team’s performance is welcome in stickied threads (Game Day, Post-Game, Daily, and Off-Day Threads).
• Your own opinion of the team’s performance IS NOT important enough for its own self-post, and will likely be removed.
• Exceptions can be made for high-effort analysis (e.g. statistical breakdowns) or specific directed discussion.

Illegal Content

• Content promoting illegal streaming sites will be removed.
• Items that appear to be counterfeit or infringe upon the trademarks/copyright of the San Diego Padres will be removed.

Link Your Sources & Do Not Alter Titles

-Sources should be linked, with their titles un-altered.

• Bluesky Posts must follow this format: The name of the author in brackets (e.g. [AJ Casavell]) + the full text of the post).
• Twitter posts follow the same format as above.
• Twitter links should also be to the xcancel mirror. Change the link by putting “cancel” between “x” and “.com”. So for example the Padres official account page changes as follows: “x.com/Padres” becomes “xcancel.com/Padres”

Highlight Videos

• Highlight videos must have the proper title format ([Highlight] + clear description of the video). Include any necessary context to understand the importance of the play.
• Highlight posts must be properly flaired upon submission. Similar videos, e.g., a different angle of the same play, must be posted in Automod's stickied comment.
• Include direct links to the video itself only. Links to other sites (e.g., Twitter/Instagram) are not allowed as highlights and must be flaired accordingly.

Merchandise Show-Off/Sales & Selfies/Self Promotion

• Any post showing off a t-shirt or other merchandise must use the appropriate flair.
• Sales and Sale Requests are prohibited, including tickets. Giveaways are permitted if the correct flair is used. Try r/padrestickets for ticket and other sales, at your own risk.
• Selfies must also have a second item of interest related to the Padres in them, clearly stated in the post title (shot of the stadium, photo with player, etc.)
• Self-promotion (businesses, clout chasing) is prohibited.

Flair Up!

• All Posts must be flaired within 5 minutes of submission, or they will be automatically removed (Twitter posts will be automatically flaired).
• Please use the correct flair, or your post may be removed.
• User flairs are optional, but encouraged! Assign user flair by hovering over your username in any comment, tapping your name on the Reddit Mobile app, or by clicking the button above the rules on the sidebar. Mods add new, fun flairs all the time, so check back frequently!

Prohibited Sites

Twitter/X and Sports Illustrated Links are banned.

XCancel is allowed. By putting “cancel” between “x” and “.com” it redirects to a mirror site of twitter that’s unaffiliated. So the Padres official account page changes as follows: “x.com/Padres” becomes “xcancel.com/Padres”