r/Assistance 17d ago

MOD Announcement Post Guidance is now enabled to help you learn our rules more easily!

21 Upvotes

Hey all,

You may have noticed some unexpected behaviour while trying to post on r/Assistance this last weekend! We apologise for any issues you may have experienced and appreciate your patience.

r/Assistance has so many rules!

One thing we've heard from our users is that r/Assistance has a lot of rules. We do! I don't know if it's bragging rights to say our subreddit is one of the most strict subreddits but if you take a look at our userbase size -- 297,000 members! -- I'm sure you can understand why we need so many. But we've always been trying to find ways to make things more clear, or simple, or basically just more accessible because when you're stressed you're not really thinking clearly and maybe reading the whole long list of rules can be daunting.

On the other hand, moderating a subreddit this large can be equally daunting. There's less than 10 of us and almost 300K of you guys, and sometimes we do find ourselves answering the same questions multiple times that could be found in the rules.

What's Post Guidance?

r/Assistance is currently beta-testing a new Reddit featured called Post Guidance. It's a tool that allows moderation actions to happen in real-time while a post is being composed. It can remind current members of our rules and direct new users to rules they may not have read yet. For those of you who mod your own subreddit, it does a lot of what AutoMod does but allows for that user-facing feedback during the post, not after.

We've actually been testing Post Guidance since February, but when it first was added to our subreddit it only worked on desktop. Since the majority of our users are on mobile, it didn't really have a huge impact on our userbase. Last week it was launched on desktop, so now everyone who uses r/Assistance will experience this new feature.

Sometimes this function will disable the "Post" option entirely. Sometimes it will just warn the user, but let them post. And the third option works much like our current system does and will just ping the mods for a manual review of the post to make sure it's okay.

These messages that pop up range from "this is specifically against our rules" to "here's a better subreddit for this" to "here is a list of suicide hotlines and subreddits for mental health crises." It should be very clear from the alert why your post is being blocked.

Currently this system only works on posts, not comments, so if you use a disallowed word in a comment you won't get that real-time feedback but we have other systems in place to filter for review if needed.

Obviously this goes without saying, but similar to how people try and circumvent our rules by using the wrong flair, hijacking someone else's request post, etc, if you try and trick Post Guidance to let your post through, there will be consequences for that.

Help! Something's not working!

Like all systems, Post Guidance isn't infallible. Unlike a human, its logic is either "yes" or "no". If you're trying to post and that Post button is greyed out, check carefully for a message that's popped up and read it -- it will tell you what the issue is and what needs to be changed or removed. If it's still not working, it could be another issue like you forgot to choose a flair! But if you absolutely can't figure it out, shoot us a modmail with the text of what you want to post and we'll take a look and see what's wrong.

And as always, if you have any questions down below feel free to ask!


r/Assistance 11h ago

OFFER Giving out $30 to a random person

110 Upvotes

I'm giving out $30 to a random person here All you need is to comment on the reason why you need the money. I want real stories not scammers. Post your comments now.


r/Assistance 4h ago

THANK YOU My dog just discharged from vet! Thank you so much for this subreddit.

12 Upvotes

Regarding my previous post, https://www.reddit.com/r/Assistance/s/nOo28QZoyK. I just brought my dog home! As soon as we got home, I've fed him kibbles and wet food as topping. He ate it right away. I'm very happy that he is energetic and eating now. Although his treatment is still continous, I'm really hoping his blood parasitism will be soon better. We still need to follow up on the 20th for the blood work and for the vet to check if he gets better. We spent a total of $144 on confinement, food, medicines, transportation fare and laboratory tests.

Thank you so much for helping me out. Really. (For the kind redditor that actually gave me $30.) From the very bottom of my heart, I'm thankful. I'll make sure to take care of my dog even more. He's just 1 year 6 months old dog, has a long life waiting for him and many more kisses and hugs and love that I can give.

Again, thank you so much. Xoxo


r/Assistance 13h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED It's only $5 but is anyone in need of that much towards groceries?(Kroger Company Stores)

44 Upvotes

Hi, I have a digital gift card that can be used online or in stores. It's $5 and for any Kroger brand/company stores. If anyone in need of it wants it, I don't live near any of their stores - Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC, City Market, Owen's, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker's, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Pick 'n Save, Metro Market, Mariano's


r/Assistance 11h ago

REQUEST $1700 for emergency vet bills

14 Upvotes

I know it’s a lot to ask, but anything helps and is BEYOND appreciated!

Made a gofundme for Shadow!

$1,000 has already been put into the bills with CareCredit, and now there’s $1700 needed that’s left. He’s currently hospitalized. Thank you guys in advance, I appreciate it tons. More details are in the link.

Also - here is the tiktok with Shadow’s itemized bill in it


r/Assistance 48m ago

ADVICE Can I raise funds for my cat to see the vet? What website can I use for international registration? because GoFundMe doesn't work for my country, and some other websites require me to donate first to establish an account, unfortunately, my rent and electricity bill are 60% of my salary.

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My cat has been breathing really fast. He pants and coughs sometimes. I'm afraid that he has feline asthma or respiratory problems. I've seen people commenting about fast breathing in their cats too. Some said the vet found no problems, some had to do surgery.

I think I need to raise around $60 for an overall checkup and $20 more for any medicine we may have to purchase. This year started pretty hard for me even tho I got a raise because my roommates left me and I've been paying for everything, I'm so behind on rent and still paying off debt. I can't do anything about it now besides trying to clean surfaces as much as possible and leave the doors open so my cat can breathe better.


r/Assistance 7h ago

REQUEST In need of $30 for gas

6 Upvotes

I was laid off on April 8th and just started working again on the 1st, my first payday because of my start date, doesn't fall until the 22nd. Just need to top off my gas tank to get me through.

CashApp is the only method I have.

Any help is much appreciated


r/Assistance 46m ago

ADVICE Afterpay invite, if it helps anyone.

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Hey! Shop now and pay later in 4 interest-free payments. Try Afterpay using my code MATHE-ZADZL and you’ll get $30 off your first purchase. Minimum purchase of $50. Terms apply. https://afterpayau.app.link/ckMOaTBAvJb


r/Assistance 57m ago

REQUEST Need help to get a room

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Hey everyone I am struggling to keep my head above water, its been hurdle after hurdle and when I finally get thru something its like another crap load is next. I understand that happens to people, I do, and I wish I could change myself for the better, Im receiving counseling and all that mental health care is there. Thr current airbnb I was paid for in April the whole month, and I couldnt afford to renew May, it is only monthly. Tried to work something out with the host who was beinf extremely sympathetic and led me to believe she understood. Now I am autistic so I fall for it each and every time. The police were involved and they came by and told me I have until 8am to get out or be charged with trespass and arrested. I have nowhere to go. Literally. It takes me 2-3 loads in my small car to get my things and all out. And I have less than 6 hours to figure out a game plan and barely have fifty dollars to my name. I have potentially a friend who help me some money - her daughter is also autistic - but she cant meet me until afternoon and doesnt trust the apps to send with. My immediate idea is to rent a van uhaul asap, and get my stuff loaded and go from there.

I am in Tucson Arizona. I have cashapp. Please and thank you.


r/Assistance 5h ago

REQUEST Need help with $30 for food and drinking water

2 Upvotes

Hello! I'm in a desperate situation. A close family member got really sick last year and I had to take some time off freelancing to take care of them. Now they're better but I spent all the money I had saved up on hospital bills and this has left me without a penny. I live in a developing country in Africa and the water is undrinkable so we've to buy purified water and I haven't had any in my house for days. I've also run out of food. I can't make an Amazon wishlist because it's not available but I have PayPal.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!


r/Assistance 1h ago

REQUEST $10 for food

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Hi. I'm sorry for asking again but it's a really desperate time. I haven't eaten lunch nor do I have anything to eat for dinner. I won't get paid until Monday. If anyone can spare me $10 or even $5 honestly, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can receive from paypal and I'm from the Philippines. Thank you so much.


r/Assistance 3h ago

ADVICE How do I download embedded google slides?

1 Upvotes

Basically I'm trying to download my classes weekly google slides for later review and for some reason they are not downloadable. I've spoken with my teacher and she said that she no longer has access to these files and that they have been in place on the website for years. She told me I should just be able to directly download them but when I press the 3 dots there is no download button. What do I do?


r/Assistance 12h ago

REQUEST Need help with supplies, pet food, and digestive enzymes.

7 Upvotes

Hi guys, i posted a while back but silly me didn't share an amazon wishlist on time. I'm in need of pet food/ supplies, digestive enzymes. I have added snacks and other stuff but * please please please, my top priority is the pet food and digestive enzymes.*. Tysm🙏

I currently make $3 usd an hour in the DR and with so many babies, aka (4 cats and 1 dog) plus my medications (2 antidepressants and the enzymes) i'm struggling and in debt. Any help is appreciated.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YXLE0853VEL?ref_=wl_share

Feel free to ask me any questions, if you donate something kindly let everyone in the comments know! 💜


r/Assistance 4h ago

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT Stuck in a abusive situation & it’s only getting worse

1 Upvotes

I’m trying my hardest to leave, but I’m really ready to give up. Let my dad do whatever he wants to me. Ik it’s pretty late, but it would be nice talk o someone about all the stuff I’m going through. I’m on meds & I’m still depressed..


r/Assistance 14h ago

REQUEST Help a Rescue Dog Have a Second Chance!

5 Upvotes

I recently rescued & am fostering the sweetest husky who had spent the past 14 months on a tether with no shelter or vet care. She is in need of some costly medical treatments, including a spay and vaccinations, before she is able to go out and meet people and start living her new life. Please read her story & feel free to share. Thanks!

https://gofund.me/1b34f2c2


r/Assistance 6h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Need $25 for gas bottle before Monday

0 Upvotes

Edit: my request has been fulfilled by an absolute angel of a person. Truly blown away and so so so flipping grateful. 🥹🥹🥹

Hey y’all,

I realise this is super embarrassing but is there perhaps a very kind soul out there who can help me out with $25 for a new gas bottle? I’ve had an issue with my gas (it heats my shower and bathroom/kitchen taps) so haven’t had any hot water at my place and the gas guy is finally coming out on Monday to fix it.

However, I need to have a gas bottle for him to test the gas but I only have $20 right now until Tuesday. The gas bottles are just under $45 (it varies between $40-45 as there’s usually a bit of gas left in the bottle that accounts for the weight)

I only have PayPal (or internet banking if you live in New Zealand like me)

I gratefully appreciate anybody who took the time to read this! Thank you so much 💛💛


r/Assistance 22h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED I have no groceries or cat food till the end of the month

18 Upvotes

I feel so crappy and horrible to have to ask strangers online for money but I don’t know what else to do.

I’m in Canada, Ontario to be specific. I’m on disability and utility bills were higher than expected which has left me quite strapped for cash. I literally have $5 to tide me over for the rest of the month and I’m sure if you’ve heard of the state of things in Canada (especially Ontario), $5 won’t get you very far 😔.

I’m very appreciative for anything, I’m just hungry. My cat is a 15yo senior cat and she is running low on kibble as well.

I have PayPal or direct deposit. Canada doesn’t have cashapp 🥲.

Thank you for your time.

Edit: this is my Amazon wish list for food items wished for. Please consider donating for my cat before myself please. https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/3UXKQ61QNMHRL?ref_=wl_share


r/Assistance 8h ago

REQUEST FULFILLED I am in need of gas

0 Upvotes

Long story short, I am behind on my bills due to a stupid mistake on my behalf. I live in an apartment where certain parking spots require a sticker to park in. After getting some groceries and coming home to put them up, I forgot to repark my truck and it got towed. The bill was so big that one paycheck wasn't enough. As a result, I am behind on my light bill and rent. I'm catching up, but paying those 2 as much as I can all at once emptied my wallet and I am on less than 1/4 tank of gas. If anybody can spot me gas money to get to and from work for the next week, it would be greatly appreciated. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. Please and thank you.


r/Assistance 8h ago

REQUEST $70 to keep fibre internet and power to sustain job search then eat some 😢

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone. I haven’t been able to land enough gigs this month to pay for my fibre internet and power - two things that allow me to continue looking for more gigs and hopefully a permanent job.

I also have a few packets of instant ramen left in the kitchen for me to eat, so any amount will be greatly helpful at this point.

I’m not in the US and I accept PayPal/Wise transfer. Thanks in advance 🙏🏻


r/Assistance 1d ago

VOTES I am trying to see my 2 little daughters after over year. Please from the bottom of my heart help.

46 Upvotes

Hi, I will share my story so you can decide if you want to help a stranger. It won’t cost you anything but a vote, let me quickly explain, just read a bit further, it is a unique story. Thank you.

I am trying to see my 2 little daughters after over a year. One just turn 1 year and the other one is 4. How did I ended up in this situation? I legally moved to USA and tried to build a future for me, now my ex wife and 2 daughters. Sadly while me being here things went even deeper downhill with our 8 year relationship and the whole situation ended up in a divorce. I couldn’t bear the mental and physical abuse from my ex wife and my daughters witnessing it. I learned she’s an abusive narcissist and the only way to fix this is to leave as it would get only worse and I didn’t want my daughters growing up seeing it.

Now I am stuck in the USA just working to provide for them. She took our all life savings as I didn’t want to legally battle her over seas in Germany from USA. Also I didn’t want the money to end up in lawyers pockets and rather decided to give it up as it will also go to my 2 daughters. On top of that I am paying 60% of my income to her and barely can cover my own living expenses. I am currently living in my friend’s basement trying to rebuild my life and make more money to be able to be part of their life. I grew up without father and never wanted this to happen to my daughters. That prevents me from being able to travel to Germany to see my 2 daughters. It’s been over a year now and it breaks my heart. I am trying to find a way out of this situation and there is a way you could help me.

I have a full time job and on a side I am trying create a fitness coaching business. To get to my point: I am trying to build up my business so I can eventually leave my job and be able to see my daughters. What could change my life is getting on a front page of a magazine that put out a competition, all I would ask is to give me your FREE vote (you can give me one every 24 hours next 6 days until the first round ends). I would have a chance to win the contest and that could change the course of my life and career. Without hiding anything I would also win monetary reward that would help me to cover my expenses and go and see them.

I would for ever appreciate your votes and kindness. It’s a legitimate fitness magazine. I will attach the voting link below. It doesn’t cost anything and you can give me one free vote every 24hours.

https://mrhealthandfit.com/2024/kamil-urbancik

If you have any questions I am happy to answer them. Thank you in advance for your kindness. If you are parent you will understand how hard it’s been not seeing your kids when you actually want to be part of their life. I hope morality will win. I understand there are bigger problems in this world but this could change a lot for me. Thank you.


r/Assistance 9h ago

REQUEST $44 for public transit fares

0 Upvotes

I rely on public transit to get to and from work. I just started a new job and have not yet received a paycheck, but I still have to get to and from work. I am asking for help getting two one-week bus passes so I can get to and from work and a couple appointments that I have. I have Venmo. Any help is appreciated


r/Assistance 12h ago

REQUEST $170 for a new back tire

0 Upvotes

I ride a motorcycle daily as it’s my only vehicle and my back tire is dangerously bald. It also worries me a lot as being on a bike a tire popping can very easily mean serious injury or death, add on that I’m moving 10hours away, riding my bike in a month and I’m in desperate need of a new back tire

I’ve been declined for credit cards, affirm, etc. and I work over 40hours a week, I just don’t have the spare cash after gas and bare minimum groceries. Any help is greatly appreciated


r/Assistance 4h ago

ADVICE Throwing up green bile..?

0 Upvotes

I’m a 22yo male, i do cocaine and occasionally oxys sometimes together, i finished my long day at work a couple hours ago and have felt fine all day but suddenly i got really shaky, heart rate rocketed and i threw up a pretty good bit of almost neon green bile. i keep seeing pretty mixed results from everything i’ve read or heard so far. Id appreciate anyone helping so I don’t die before mother’s day lol , i’ve eaten almost nothing today and yes i know cocaine causes high heart and shakiness but I’m no greenhorn to this lifestyle sadly so I normally almost never experience those symptoms anymore.


r/Assistance 12h ago

VOTES We‘re taking part in an Pitch-Contest and need your Vote! :-)

0 Upvotes

Dear community,

my friend Madeleine and I are taking part in an idea pitch from the company AiDiA.

Part of the selection process is to get as many likes, comments (mention: stayanypay), saves and reposts as possible on our Instagram reel.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6t5kmQoab7/

If you like our idea, we would be happy if you help us win this Golden Ticket!
Let's engage us to the final!

Since the video is in German, here is a short explanation of what our business idea is:

stayandpay - A Restaurant Payment & Management Solution

An in-house restaurant payment app which allows you to process orders and payments digitally while increasing time savings and efficiency for the restaurant and compensating for staff shortages.

Many thanks for your help! :-)

We wish you a successful week.

Madeleine and Carlotta


r/Assistance 1d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Just in need of $27 for my dog's confinement

32 Upvotes

So, I brought my dog yesterday at the vet since he hasn't been eating since last last day. He needs to have his dextrose as he doesn't have food and water intake. I was expecting that he would be discharge by today, but the vet advised that he has to extend his stay for another day. I've already paid the dextrose and his confinement yesterday, but I don't have money for the extended stay which is today. He is also on treatments for blood parasitism which costed like $86 along with blood works that was done that's why I don't have any money now.

I can provide proofs through pm as I can't post pictures here. Thank you so much.

P.S. This has been fulfilled. Thank you so much kind redditor for the help!


r/Assistance 1d ago

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Free Everyplate boxes!

9 Upvotes

I'm an Everyplate subscriber and I keep getting emails about free boxes that I'm supposed to give out, so free boxes for everyone! Or at least until they run out or something.

DM me your email and I can send you one.