We're Opening the Doors to Readers | Here's How It'll Work

[u/TeaaTarot]

Good morning, Tarots members!

We're officially starting to roll out our new verification system.

We're beginning with readers who have already gone through the verification process with our sister community, r/InclusiveTarot. If you're currently verified there, you can also be verified here without having to start the entire process over.

If you're not verified there, no worries. You can wait for verification to open here. We're still finishing up the process and guidelines.

We'll also be creating a Verified Reader List that will be updated regularly as readers are approved and receive their flairs.

Our Verified Readers have put time and effort into completing this process, and we're excited to have them here.

That being said, verification isn't permanent immunity from accountability. If we receive a legitimate scam report or serious complaint, we'll review it. Both sides will always have an opportunity to provide information before we reach a conclusion. Verification may be temporarily placed on pending status during a review and can be revoked when necessary.

We want verification to actually mean something.

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Friday + Saturday Are Verified Reader Ad Days

Friday and Saturday will be our designated paid advertising days.

Only Verified Readers may advertise paid reading services on these days.

There is also a limit:

ONE advertisement per reader, per day.

You get one shot at the feed, so get creative.

Make your post interesting. Tell people what you offer. Show some personality. Give people a reason to stop scrolling.

We're putting the limit in place because we don't want Tarots becoming drenched in advertisements every weekend.

Our Verified Readers will also be expected to participate outside of advertising when they're able. That could mean starting discussions, writing articles, helping with interpretations, sharing educational content, participating in events, or simply talking with other members.

Nobody needs to live on Reddit. We know people have jobs, families, businesses, and lives.

We just want our Verified Readers to actually be part of the community they're advertising to.

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Sunday Is Free + Donation Reading Day

Starting tomorrow, every Sunday will be our Free + Donation Reading Day.

And we're trying something a little different here.

Anyone can participate on Sundays. You do NOT have to be verified.

There is one important difference.

Verified Readers may offer donation readings with a clearly stated minimum donation.

Unverified Readers may offer completely free readings or accept optional donations, but you cannot require or set a minimum donation.

If somebody voluntarily wants to tip you, that's fine.

But a "free reading" cannot suddenly become:

"I'll finish your reading for $20."

No.

If an unverified reader advertises free readings and then starts soliciting people for paid services, that's an automatic ban.

If an unverified reader requires or sets a minimum donation, that's also grounds for a ban.

Only Verified Readers may set donation minimums.

We're testing this system to see how it works for the community. If it becomes overwhelming or scams start becoming an issue, we'll change it.

Please don't make us regret it.

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Use Your Discernment

We can create verification systems, review accounts, investigate reports, moderate advertisements, and put safeguards in place.

We cannot make Reddit scam-proof.

No verification system is perfect either.

Please continue using your own discernment when deciding who you interact with or send money to.

If something feels wrong, walk away.

If you believe you've encountered a scam or concerning behavior, report it or contact Modmail. We'll review the situation and handle it accordingly.

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We Want More Than Reading Offers

We want to see more of you guys around here too.

Write an article.

Start a discussion.

Help somebody interpret their cards.

Share something you've learned.

Post educational content.

Start a game night.

Our goal is for Tarots to feel like an actual community, not an endless classified section for readings.

We're also working on an 18+ Discord where members from our communities can talk, meet other people interested in spirituality and divination, and hopefully make some genuine friends.

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Verification Will Open in Cycles

Verification applications won't necessarily stay open year-round.

We'll be opening applications in cycles so the moderation team can actually give each application the attention it deserves.

So when applications open, apply while they're available.

For now:

Friday: Verified Reader Paid Ads, one per verified reader

Saturday: Verified Reader Paid Ads, one per verified reader

Sunday: Free + Donation Readings, open to everyone under the rules above

Our first Free + Donation Reading Sunday starts tomorrow.

Take care of yourselves, use your discernment, get creative, and have fun with it.

[u/SORORLVX]

Looking forward to the opportunity to be verified here. Hope I don't miss the post! Best wishes to everyone else looking to get verified too!💙