Summer Update 2025: AI, Flair, and Mods Best Practices

Discover the latest updates on AI-related content moderation, flair requirements, and mod applications on /r/selfhosted in 2025.

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What you’ll build / learn

Why it matters

The changes aim to enhance the quality and organisation of discussions on AI, flair, and moderators within the /r/selfhosted community.

Prerequisites

Access to the /r/selfhosted subreddit, willingness to comply with community guidelines, and interest in AI and self-hosting.

Step-by-step

  1. Ensure your AI-related post complies with one of the four classifications: AI-written, vibe-coded, AI-built, or AI-assisted.
  2. Add the required flair to your AI-related post.
  3. If interested, apply for a moderator role by contacting the subreddit’s mods.

Best practices & security

Regularly update your self-hosted AI applications, secure sensitive data, perform frequent backups, and grant minimum necessary privileges.

Common pitfalls & troubleshooting

Failure to use proper flair may lead to post removal; troubleshoot by verifying you have selected the correct flair.

Alternatives & trade-offs

In cases of uncertainty, reach out to the subreddit mods for guidance; alternative approaches may involve seeking clarification on specific content classifications.

What the community says

/r/selfhosted now allows a broader range of AI-related content while emphasizing the importance of proper flair and seeking additional moderators for the community’s growth.

Source: discussion (r/selfhosted)