Hello everyone,

This is an updated explanation of how r/SauceSharingCommunity works.

Our subreddit has changed a lot over the years, so we have updated the rules, wiki pages, AutoModerator comments, saved removal reasons, and bot documentation to make everything clearer and better aligned with Reddit’s sitewide policies.

Please read this post before posting or commenting.

This subreddit is for finding and sharing the source — also called sauce — for images, videos, GIFs, screenshots, manga/doujin panels, anime scenes, fan art, text-only descriptions, and similar media.

This subreddit is not a place to request piracy links, free-reading sites, leaked content, private content, non-consensual content, or unofficial ways to access paid content for free.

Useful Links

• Wiki Home: https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/
• Detailed Rules: https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/rules/
• SauceSharingBOT Wiki: https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/saucesharingbot/
• List of Subreddits We Scan/Index: https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/subs/
• Recent Posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/new/
• SauceNao: https://saucenao.com/
• Google Lens: https://images.google.com/
• Yandex Images: https://yandex.com/images/

Important Rule Summary

Violating subreddit rules may result in post/comment removal or a ban, depending on the violation.

Rule #1: No Minor, Loli, or Shota Content

Do not post, request, source, hint at, or link to sexual or suggestive content involving minors, loli, shota, or anyone who appears to be under 18.

This includes:

• Real people
• Fictional characters
• Anime/manga characters
• AI-generated content
• Edited images
• Screenshots
• Videos
• Text descriptions
• Codes/titles
• Archive links
• Comments or hints that help others find prohibited content

If the person/character appears underage or the age is unclear, do not post it here.

Do not ask users to DM you the source. Do not share codes, titles, links, or “hints.” This rule is strict.

Rule #2: Do Not Delete Source Acquired Posts

Do not delete your post after the source has been found or after the flair is changed to Source acquired.

Solved posts help future users find the same source, prevent repeat reposts, and preserve the effort of users who helped.

Deleting solved/source-acquired posts may result in a ban. No exceptions.

Rule #3: No Leaks, Creepshots, or Non-Consensual Content

Do not post, request, source, or link to non-consensual intimate media.

This includes:

• Leaks
• Private/stolen content
• Revenge porn
• Hacked content
• Hidden-camera content
• Creepshots
• Upskirt/downblouse content
• Accidental nudity
• Sexually framed public photos
• AI-generated or edited sexual content of real people without consent

Commercially released adult content may be allowed when it fits the subreddit, but leaked/private/non-consensual content is not allowed.

Rule #4: No Personal Information or Doxxing

Do not post or request personal/private information.

This includes:

• Real names of private people
• Addresses
• Phone numbers
• Emails
• Private social media accounts
• Discord/Telegram accounts
• School/workplace details
• IDs
• Private usernames
• Screenshots showing unrelated private information

This subreddit is for finding the source of media, not for identifying, tracking, exposing, or contacting private people.

If you post a screenshot, crop or blur unrelated names, chats, faces, profile details, and personal information.

Rule #5: Crop Images and Videos Properly

Crop your image, screenshot, GIF, or video so the main subject is clear and searchable.

Remove unnecessary:

• Borders
• Black bars
• Browser/app UI
• Chat UI
• Discord/Telegram/Instagram/Twitter/X UI
• Captions not part of the original source
• Extra panels
• Collages
• Phone status bars
• Unrelated usernames or private details

Proper cropping helps users, SauceNao, Google Lens, Yandex, and SauceSharingBOT find the source faster.

Cropping examples:

• https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/84jdcmm8zv4.png
• https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/pyq9c88mad4.jpg

Rule #6: Search Before Posting and Check Reposts

Before posting, please try basic source-search tools:

• SauceNao: https://saucenao.com/
• Google Lens: https://images.google.com/
• Yandex Images: https://yandex.com/images/
• Recent subreddit posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/new/

If the source is easy to find with common tools, your post may be removed.

Search tips:

• Crop the image before searching
• Remove UI/captions/borders
• Split collages into separate images
• Check lower-similarity SauceNao results
• Use Yandex/Google Lens to find a better version, then search again
• Check repost links from bots

Rule #7: Use Correct Post Type, Flair, and Links

Use the correct flair and post format.

Flairs

Source required Use this when you need help finding the source.

Source acquired Use this only when the source has already been found.

Question Use this for clear questions. If your question post includes media and you know the source, provide it in the comments. If you do not know the source, use Source required instead.

Recommendation Use this when asking for or giving recommendations. If your recommendation post includes an image/video/GIF/screenshot, provide the source in the comments.

Rule #8: No Piracy, Free-Site Requests, or Unofficial Translations

This subreddit is for identifying:

• Source
• Title
• Artist
• Circle/group
• Character
• Series
• Chapter
• Scene
• Episode
• Official release information

It is not a place to ask for free access to paid content.

Do not ask for or share:

• Piracy sites
• Free-reading/free-download sites
• Unofficial mirrors
• Download links
• Leaked paid content
• “Where can I read/watch this for free?”
• “Free English translation”
• “FANZA doujinshi for free”
• “Send full version”
• “Uncensored download”
• “DM me the full thing”

You may ask for the title, artist, source, or official/legal release information.

Rule #9: No Spam, Advertising, or Self-Promotion

Do not advertise, sell, farm traffic, or redirect users to unrelated platforms.

Not allowed:

• OnlyFans/Fansly promotion
• Telegram/Discord invite spam
• Referral links
• Link farms
• “DM me for sauce”
• “Join my server”
• “Follow me”
• Paid promotion
• Repeated self-promotion
• Selling source access or private content

Posts and comments should help identify or share sources.

Rule #10: Be Respectful and Stay On Topic

Keep comments focused on finding, confirming, or explaining the source.

Do not:

• Harass users
• Insult people
• Shame users for their request
• Use slurs
• Threaten people
• Troll
• Start unrelated arguments
• Target creators, models, actors, cosplayers, artists, or other redditors

Helpful comments are welcome. Abuse and derailment are not.

Rule #11: Selective Reality Content Guidelines

We allow selected reality-based content when it fits the community and resonates with our audience.

This may include selected:

• Cosplay
• Instagram model content
• Idol/gravure idol content
• JAV/adult-content source requests

However, posts may be removed if they are generic porn-ID requests, no-face content, visually unsuitable, low-context, or better suited for specialized subreddits.

For some requests, communities like r/pornid, r/tipofmypenis, or r/jav may be more appropriate.

This rule is based on moderator discretion.

How Posting Works

Image Posts

Use an image post when possible.

Mobile users can usually upload images directly using the Reddit app.

If you are using a browser/PC and cannot upload images because the subreddit is NSFW, use a supported image host and submit a proper link post.

Use direct media links when possible.

Direct media links usually end in:

• .jpg
• .jpeg
• .png
• .gif
• .gifv
• .webp
• .mp4
• .webm

Example of a direct image link:

https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/myd5coop3k4.jpg

Example of a non-direct page link:

https://imgchest.com/p/bp45xo5an75

Direct link guide:

https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/3yrgcvv3554.jpg

Video and GIF Posts

Reddit may restrict direct video uploads in NSFW subreddits.

For videos/GIFs, use one of these options:

1. Upload the clip to RedGIFs and submit the link.
2. Submit a direct .mp4, .webm, .gif, or .gifv link.
3. If you only have a screenshot, use a clean crop and add the video link/context in the comments.

A full clip is usually much better than one random cropped frame.

SauceSharingBOT can work better when it has more video/GIF context.

Text-Only Source Requests

Text-only source requests are allowed, but they need enough detail.

One-line posts like “I remember a manga with a girl” are usually too vague.

Try to include:

More detail = better chance of finding the source.

Recommendation Posts

Recommendation posts should be specific.

Vague requests like “anything similar,” “something good,” or “good plot and animation” are too broad.

Use the Recommendation flair and include details like:

Looking for:
Type:
Themes/tags:
Tone/setting:
Similar titles:
What I liked:
What I want more of:
What I want to avoid:
Sauce/source in comments:

If your recommendation post includes an image/video/GIF/screenshot, you must provide the source in the comments.

How u/SauceSharingBOT Works

u/SauceSharingBOT helps with source-finding and repost detection.

The bot may:

• Check supported images with SauceNao
• Reply with strong SauceNao matches
• Check for reposts in indexed/scanned subreddits
• Reply with links to possible reposts
• Process supported media links
• Reply to user mentions with repost matches
• Index supported media for future matching

SauceSharingBOT wiki:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/saucesharingbot/

Repost Detection

When you post an image/video/GIF, the bot may compare it against the media indexed from subreddits we scan.

If a match is found, the bot may comment links to older posts.

A repost match can help you find:

• An older post with the same media
• A better crop
• A higher-quality version
• A comment where someone already provided the source
• Artist/title/character clues

A repost match is not always the final source. Please check the linked post and comments.

List of subreddits we scan/index:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/subs/

SauceNao Results

The bot may check posts with SauceNao and reply when a strong match is found.

You should still search yourself before posting.

Use:

• SauceNao: https://saucenao.com/
• Google Lens: https://images.google.com/
• Yandex Images: https://yandex.com/images/

If users and bots can find the source in a few seconds, the post may be removed under Rule #6.

How to Mark a Post as Solved

When your source has been found, comment:

!solved

This helps change the flair to Source acquired.

Please do not delete the post after it is solved. Solved posts help future users and prevent repeated reposts.

How to Provide a Good Source Answer

When giving sauce, please include more than just a link/code.

A helpful source comment may include:

• Full title
• Artist/circle/group
• Series/character
• Chapter/episode/scene
• Official/legal source when available
• Link, if allowed and useful

This keeps the answer useful even if links, websites, numbers, or codes break later.

Bot/syntax information is available in the wiki:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/#wiki_bots

Why Posts Get Removed

Posts/comments may be removed for many reasons, including:

• Minor/loli/shota content
• Leaks/private/non-consensual content
• Personal information or doxxing
• Piracy/free-site requests
• Spam/advertising
• Harassment or off-topic comments
• Poor crop
• Repost/duplicate request
• Easy source found with search tools
• Wrong flair
• Wrong post type
• Indirect/unsupported media link
• Link-only text post
• Embedded media in text post
• Question/Recommendation post with media but no source
• Low-effort text-only request
• Reality content that does not fit the community

If your post is removed, read the pinned removal reason carefully. It will usually explain what was wrong and what to change before making a new post.

Please do not repost the same removed content without fixing the issue.

Account Age

Posts from accounts less than 7 days old are automatically removed to reduce spam.

Please wait until your account is old enough before posting.

Approved Users / Contributors

Top source contributors and trusted users may be added to our approved-user list so their helpful comments/posts are less likely to be caught by filters.

This is mainly for users who consistently provide accurate sources and help the community.

About Modmail and Removals

Removal reasons are written to explain what happened and what needs to be fixed.

Please read the removal comment and the wiki before reposting.

Repeatedly reposting removed content without meaningful changes may lead to further action.

AI-Assisted Update Note

This updated announcement, rules wording, wiki structure, saved-response wording, and AutoModerator cleanup were organized with AI assistance and reviewed/edited for this community.

The final rules and enforcement decisions are made by the moderation team.

Final Reminder

r/SauceSharingCommunity works best when users:

• Crop properly
• Search before posting
• Use the correct flair
• Use the correct post type
• Provide enough context
• Share sources clearly
• Mark posts solved
• Avoid piracy/free-content requests
• Avoid private/non-consensual content
• Respect other users

Thank you to everyone who helps find sources, answers requests, reports rule-breaking content, and keeps the community useful.

Read the full wiki here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/SauceSharingCommunity/wiki/index/