Content Scoping
Redd allows you to decide exactly what type of Reddit content you want to monitor. By default, a monitor will look at both Posts (submissions) and Comments.
The ContentTypeIs Condition
To limit a monitor to a specific type of content, add the ContentTypeIs condition.
Monitoring Only Posts
Add ContentTypeIs with the value post.
- Use Case: You want to find new threads about a specific product launch.
Monitoring Only Comments
Add ContentTypeIs with the value comment.
- Use Case: You want to track sentiment or discussions happening within existing threads.
Monitoring Both
Simply omit the ContentTypeIs condition, or add it with both post and comment values.
Field Availability by Content Type
When building filters, keep in mind that certain fields behave differently depending on the content type:
| Field | Posts | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Title | The submission title. | Empty (Comments do not have titles). |
| Body | The text of the post. | The text of the comment. |
| Full Content | Title + Body. | Body only. |
If you are monitoring Comments, avoid using TitleContainsAnyOf as it will never match. Instead, use BodyContainsAnyOf or FullContentContainsAnyOf.
Direct Links
Regardless of the content type, every match on your dashboard includes a direct link to the specific item on Reddit. For comments, this link will take you directly to the comment's permalink within the thread.