Original content only - no stolen or borrowed photos, no other peoples' videos.
Don't use others' media, whether they're from reddit or your buddy or somewhere else on the Internet. We see you, karma farmers and linkspammers.
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No Photoshopping or heavy filters
If it's obvious you've adjusted contrast and/or color curves, we don't want it here. This isn't the place for fakery.
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No shitposts
No shitposts, no crossposts from r/stupidfood or similar subs. This sub is about quality.
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Steaks and non-pot roasts are both acceptable
Steaks and things that are cooked like steaks/to a doneness like steaks are acceptable. Not acceptable: anything cooked low and slow, braised, stewed, ground. No ribs, no short ribs, no pot roasts, no Instant Pot, no shredded beef, no burgers. Take that stuff to r/meat, r/slowcooking or the recipe or generic cooking subs. And since this recently has somehow been unclear, cooked to a doneness like steak means no carpaccio and no tartare.
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Money shots
Money shots are not a hard rule, but you will save yourself a lot of grief by posting one. What's a money shot you ask? A cross-section of your cooked steak or roast showing the doneness. Anyone can burn a steak, let's see what matters. Don't report for this rule, this is merely to educate posters in the sub - we will not remove for lack of a moneyshot. Some of us will always downvote without a moneyshot however.
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Observe reddiquette
Keep things kind and friendly. Yes, we're a passionate community and if people are posting here, they are opening themselves up to criticism as well as praise, and need to accept that. That said, let's keep our observations objective, and refrain from snide comments, replies or posts. Avoid politics and irrelevant commentary. No racism. No derogatory references to ethnicities or nationalities. Don't do or write anything that might make someone feel like they don't belong in r/steak.
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No low effort posts
Your posts should be meaningful, interesting, and meant to engage the community.
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Leave your politics at the door
This is not the place for political, moral or ethical battles. It is a place for steak.
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NSFW profiles
If you have obviously NSFW content in your post or comment history, and your profile is NOT marked as NSFW, you will be banned until your profile is properly marked. Mods sometimes need to review your history, and other users may be curious. No one should have NSFW content surprise dropped on them - viewing NSFW material must always be informed and consensual.