r/math

GeneralThis subreddit is for discussion of mathematics. All posts and comments should be directly related to mathematics, including topics related to the practice, profession and community of mathematics.

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r/math rules

1. 1.

   Stay on-topic

   All posts and comments should be directly related to mathematics, including topics related to the practice, profession and community of mathematics. In particular, any political discussion on /r/math should be directly related to mathematics - all threads and comments should be about concrete events and how they affect mathematics. Please avoid derailing such discussions into *general political discussion*, and report any comments that do so.

2. 2.

   Questions should spark discussion

   Questions on /r/math should spark discussion. For example, if you think your question can be answered quickly, you should instead post it in the [Quick Questions](https://www.reddit.com/r/math/search?q=Quick+Questions+author%3Ainherentlyawesome&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) thread. If you're asking for help learning/understanding something, post in the Quick Questions thread or /r/learnmath. This includes reference requests - see also our list of free online resources and recommended books.

3. 3.

   No homework problems

   Homework problems, practice problems, and similar questions should be directed to /r/learnmath, /r/homeworkhelp or /r/cheatatmathhomework. Do not ask or answer this type of question in /r/math. If you ask for help cheating, you will be banned.

4. 4.

   No career or education related questions

   If you are asking for advice on choosing classes or career prospects, please post in the stickied [Career & Education Questions thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/math/search?q=title%3ACareer+and+Education+Questions+author%3Ainherentlyawesome+&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all).

5. 5.

   No low-effort image/video posts

   Image/Video posts should be on-topic and should promote discussion. Memes and similar content are not permitted. If you upload an image or video, *you must explain why it is relevant* by posting a comment providing additional information that prompts discussion.

6. 6.

   Be excellent to each other

   Do not troll, insult, antagonize, or otherwise harass. This includes not only comments directed at users of /r/math, but at any person or group of people (e.g. racism, sexism, homophobia, hate speech, etc.). Unnecessarily combative or unkind comments may result in an immediate ban.

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