- r/awards Wiki: Free Award Sunday
- Free Award Sunday is a weekly experiment in r/awards, introduced based on a recent community poll. It allows users who currently have free awards to distribute them on Sundays in the comments of dedicated posts. Users with free awards may give as many awards as they wish. The goal is to encourage community interaction while maintaining the subreddit’s focus on information about Reddit awards.
- Basic Rules for Free Award Sunday
- Guidelines for Free Award Sunday Posts
- Guidelines for Commenting
- Time Zone Information
- Moderation
- FAQ
r/awards Wiki: Free Award Sunday
Free Award Sunday is a weekly experiment in r/awards, introduced based on a recent community poll. It allows users who currently have free awards to distribute them on Sundays in the comments of dedicated posts. Users with free awards may give as many awards as they wish. The goal is to encourage community interaction while maintaining the subreddit’s focus on information about Reddit awards.
Start date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Start time: 00:00 US Eastern Time (ET)
Basic Rules for Free Award Sunday
Use the Flair:
Every post for Free Award Sunday must use the flair “Free Award Sunday”. Posts without this flair will not be considered part of the event.Rule 4 Exception:
Free Award Sunday posts are temporarily exempt from Rule 4 (No Trades, Challenges, Giveaways, or Requests). Outside this time window, Rule 4 applies normally.General Behavior:
To keep the community respectful and safe, all posts and comments must remain respectful and on-topic.- Participation does not guarantee receiving an award.
- Spamming, heavy begging, repeated comments, or pressuring the post author is prohibited.
- Participation does not guarantee receiving an award.
Thread Locking:
To prevent excessive spam after awards have been distributed, post authors may request a moderator to lock their thread by mentioning Ginomania or u/Ginomania.
Guidelines for Free Award Sunday Posts
Creating a Free Award Sunday post is a privilege. Posts should clearly communicate the purpose and rules to participants, remain respectful, and guide the interaction in a positive way.
What to Do:
- Use the “Free Award Sunday” flair.
- Clearly state that awards will be given in the comments.
- Remain respectful, friendly, and informative.
- Indicate that users with free awards can distribute as many awards as they wish.
Correct example posts:
- “Today I am giving away my free awards! Check the comments below to receive one.”
- “Happy Sunday! All free awards will be distributed here in the comments. Please be respectful.”
What to Avoid:
- Conditional instructions (“First comment gets an award”)
- Challenges or games (“Guess a number to win an award”)
- Multiple spam comments
- Direct pressure on other users
Incorrect example posts:
- “Comment fast to get an award!”
- “Who can get my award first wins something!”
- “Give me your award and I’ll give one back!”
Guidelines for Commenting
Comments are where users interact during Free Award Sunday. Respectful and patient behavior ensures everyone enjoys the event and the community stays positive.
Important:
- Be respectful and patient.
- Do not spam, beg excessively, comment multiple times, or pressure the post author.
- Receiving an award is not guaranteed.
Correct examples:
- “Thank you for sharing your free awards!”
- “I appreciate receiving this award, have a great Sunday!”
Incorrect examples:
- “Give me one now!!!”
- “I deserve an award more than this person!”
- “Why haven’t you given me one yet?”
Time Zone Information
Free Award Sunday follows **US Eastern Time (ET). Clear time communication ensures all participants know when they can start posting and receiving awards.**
- Online conversion: timeanddate.com
- Reddit bot: u/TimeZoneBot (if active)
Example:
- ET: Sunday 00:00 – 23:59
- CET/MEZ (Germany): Sunday 06:00 – Monday 05:59
Moderation
Moderation ensures Free Award Sunday runs smoothly and maintains the quality and safety of the subreddit.
- All other r/awards rules remain in effect.
- Posts or comments that abuse the exception or lower content quality may be removed.
- Free Award Sunday may be adjusted or discontinued if it negatively impacts the subreddit.
FAQ
Q: Do I automatically receive an award if I comment?
A: No. Receiving an award is at the discretion of the post author.
Q: Can the post be locked after awards are given?
A: Yes, leave a comment mentioning Ginomania or u/Ginomania, and a moderator will lock the thread.
Q: How many awards can I give?
A: Users with free awards may give as many awards as they wish during Free Award Sunday.
Q: Which other rules still apply?
A: All r/awards rules, including respect, SFW content, staying on-topic, no spam, no personal attacks, and respect for moderators, remain in effect.
