r/6thForm • u/Ancient_Macaroon_646 • 4h ago
r/6thForm • u/Forsaken-Meaning-232 • Aug 02 '25
๐ข SUB INFO The "aaaa why can't i see my post" explainer/update
Hi y'all, hope the summer is going well!
I wanted to address some common sources of confusion, regarding what happens when somebody makes a post or comment, since we've had quite a few messages about it lately.
What happens normally?
- In the vast majority of cases, your content will appear on the feed straight away (short of Reddit being an idiot) - for posts, this means it will be visible at the top of https://www.reddit.com/r/6thForm/new/
But my content isn't showing, what's happened?
- As with a lot of other subreddits, the subreddit uses various filters provided by Reddit, as well as Reddit's built-in AutoModerator. This helps keep the subreddit usable, uphold both the sub's rules and the sitewide rules, and provide a useful and safe space for everybody.
- Content is almost never entirely removed automatically - if your content seems like it's been removed immediately/shortly after posting, it has more than likely been flagged for manual review, and will only become visible once that review has taken place.
- Important: Content needing manual review doesn't mean you've done anything wrong by itself, nor that you are banned, it's an entirely normal process!
- Content from newly created/low karma accounts that were previously automatically removed are now being directed to the modqueue, to reduce the number of people messaging us because they had their legitimate posts removed - as it stands the removals were causing more harm than good.
- Inevitably, a small proportion of content will get manually removed that isn't in-line with the rules set.
- There are also removals made under mod discretion. The overwhelming majority of usages of this relate to some sensitive content, for example aroundself-harm and suicide.
- Whilst people's struggles are entirely valid (I'm not just saying this because I "have to", I've been in various states myself!), we have a responsibility to not unnecessarily expose a large number of users (some potentially vulnerable), to content which may contribute to worsening their situation. This is alongside the fact that none of the mods are mental health professionals, and neither are our users, which means there's a high risk of exposing struggling people to misinformation or harmful advice. It is better to seek assistance via e.g. a professional or crisis line, given this subreddit is not appropriately equipped for situations like these.
- Also worth briefly noting, at least by my understanding, that a lot of the content that has been removed in the past at mod discretion (and various other content that often would not get removed), is considered "harmful" under the Online Safety Act, either explicitly or by the frustratingly vague other definitions - whilst I don't think it's likely that Reddit decides to age-lock the sub, it's sensible to be careful on this.
How can I tell if my content is just needing review, or if it's been manually removed?
- This is where it gets a bit annoying, and again, apologies for the inconvenience on this.
- Normally, when content gets manually removed, a removal reason is applied, and a Modmail is automatically sent to the author telling them what was removed and why it was removed, with optional extra details.
- This functionality has been broken (the messages just didn't get sent as far as I can tell) on this sub for a little while.
- I only figured out why as I was writing this post - in the usual, completely useless Reddit style, it has been failing to send Modmails using the saved responses since they changed (broke) a bunch of stuff with the redesign... because it silently shits itself on # being used in the markdown to use a header. It'd be nice if it would have ever indicated this!
- Also, for those wondering why we didn't send the removal messages manually - even though just over 95% of content is approved, the 5% that doesn't turns into thousands of messages that need to be sent, which would have vastly slowed down everything.
- Removal notifications should now be working again - if you haven't received a message from us, your content has likely not been manually removed.
and if you saw a few posts saying "quack", no you didn't - For posts, on both mobile and desktop, you can also distinguish between fully removed and waiting for review, by going to your user profile, where you can see similar to the images below:


Okay, but if my content is waiting to be reviewed, when are you going to review it?
- I hear you - I've mentioned recently that I've found it difficult to keep up with the review process alongside a lot of stuff in my own life. However, I do look at it and review things when I reasonably can - it's also worth keeping in mind that none of the mods sit on Reddit 24/7 to review stuff, so please have patience!
- I can only apologise for any inconvenience this causes, and particularly things like the AutoMod config get tweaked sometimes to reduce the number of false positives.
How can I speed up the review process?
- In short, you can't. At least, short of becoming a mod when applications open.
- There are quite a few people that take to our Modmail to ask for content approval; you are almost never the only one awaiting content review, and the Modmail messages will usually only get seen after the modqueue is looked at, making messages like these redundant. ie messaging us does not speed up the review process, it only causes delays that affect sub experience generally.
- Replying to one of our removal messages is completely fine - sometimes we miss things, get things wrong, or sometimes fail to be entirely clear.
- You can avoid/mitigate the inconvenience of waiting on a review by:
- Searching the subreddit for similar posts that could answer your question - a lot of the time you will not be the first person to ask your question, esp with the more popular/recent questions
- Not repeatedly posting the same thing, or variations of it, it will not speed up the process - usually all of the posts, including their repeats, get caught in the modqueue, which slows down the review of content
- Check to see if there are pinned megathreads at the top of the subreddit - for example, you may have noticed this for exam season. These megathreads are created to mitigate the fact that we get many repeated posts for popular topics - sometimes 100+ for some of the popular exams!
Am I banned from posting if I can't see my post yet?
- No. If you've been banned by us, you get a message telling you why you were banned, and how long for. If you get shadowbanned/suspended by Reddit itself, that's outside our control.
AutoMod has made a comment under my content
These comments are purely informative, they don't mean we have, or will have an issue with your content.
Inevitably, there will be false positives with this - if it doesn't apply to you, feel free to ignore it, you do not need to message us about this, removal & ban notifications are how we indicate definite issues with content.
Hopefully that covers everything, poke me (or go via Modmail) if I've missed something! something may finally make it into the FAQs page lol
~ Raven
r/6thForm • u/Forsaken-Meaning-232 • Sep 09 '25
๐ข ANNOUNCEMENT Please scrub any personal details when posting content (e.g. timetables)
Hi everyone,
There's been a rise in concerning content with the new academic year rolling round, where people e.g. have been posting timetables with their name, their teachers' names, school name etc.
Sharing your personal details on a public forum is not a good idea, don't do it. There is no reasonable way of ascertaining trustworthiness on here, and as such, posting these details not only exposes yourself to harm, but potentially others too - as such, this content is getting removed when it's spotted.
You can also help with this by reporting any posts/comments that contain this content.
~ Raven
r/6thForm • u/k4r1sm4 • 9h ago
๐ฌ DISCUSSION this is still insane to me
alex chui is genuinely just on another level
r/6thForm • u/Acceptable-Poem7505 • 7h ago
๐ฌ DISCUSSION You donโt have to do a levels
A levels are a choice. You should only really do them, if you know that youโll genuinely revise. If not youll end up regretting everything and when results day comes, you will see that you just about passed or failed your subjects.
r/6thForm • u/chateaumarmontt • 9h ago
OTHER Anyone else in agonising pain after the MenB vaccine?
I posted about this on the UKUni subreddit and thought people on here might be going through the same thing because I want answers! Iโm 19 and on a gap year so had to go to about 6 pharmacies before finding one that would give it to me. Did it. It was a tiny scratch like all vaccines, thought Iโd feel a bit tired or have a headache, instead my arm has been HURTING every single time I move. Itโs not like a tiny ache either, itโs the sort of pain that makes me feel physically ill. Is anyone else going through this? I feel slightly crazy but doing anything today has been torture because my arm hurts so bad when I move any other part of my body. If this is normal for this vaccine, how long did it last?
Edited to say that I donโt regret getting it and everyone should get it because a little pain now is so much better than the horrors of meningitis!
r/6thForm • u/errridkn • 2h ago
๐ฌ DISCUSSION guys letโs stop talking about results day itโs giving me anxiety
thanks
r/6thForm • u/LittleIndividual4650 • 12h ago
๐ฌ DISCUSSION Do a lot of people resit year 13?
This year maths seemed pretty brutal. And so did a lot of other exams. Looking online, there seems like quite a large contingent of people who are nervous that they wonโt get into their firm. I understand this happens every year, but do a lot of people actually end up resitting? Because if you have an offer from Oxford, you see people online talking about how they might let you in if you miss a grade, or if your a couple marks off an explain they might allow you. But at the end of the day you realise itโs actually just unlikely. If you donโt get the grades, even by 1 mark, thatโs just it. There isnโt any oh well you tried we will have you. So for people who donโt have an insurance, or donโt want to go to it, what choice do you even have other than resit?
My issue is I wonโt even get into clearing anywhere. If I miss my A*AB offer at ucl and get AAB, there arenโt any good unis that offer AAB clearing so Iโm stuffed. I canโt even do clearing
r/6thForm • u/Inevitable-Cow-8489 • 2h ago
๐ฌ DISCUSSION What's up with r/GCSE and elections ?
Litr I keep seeing it on my feed and now apparently some people are being exposed for being racist and homophobic etc. cuz of the elections
r/6thForm • u/No_Giraffe6062 • 1h ago
๐ I WANT HELP Any tips for ocr a physics for Y13
Currently in Y12 summer going into Y13. I've heard physics ocr a gets a lot harder and would appreciate any advice. ๐๐๐๐
r/6thForm • u/Extension_Fold_4200 • 16h ago
๐ I AM OFFERING HELP A 2025/26 style TMUA question
Post your answer in the comments!
For more TMUA questions or 1-to-1 tutoring, DM me or email [[email protected]]()
r/6thForm • u/Professional-Cat2593 • 36m ago
๐ I WANT HELP I need to get into sixth form bro
idk man im scared I might not get into my sixth form, I know ive met my minimum requirements but its rlly competitive so you need a lot more points than the minimum to get in ( minimum is 52 in my best 8)
r/6thForm • u/Limp-Independent1212 • 8h ago
๐ UNI / UCAS Is it worth applying to oxbridge next year with my stats?
I'm kinda considering a gap year because I've decided I don't really want to settle for less than the best without trying (For maths/physics), is it worth it?
GCSEs: 888775555 (8s are in maths and combined science). I get the average GCSE's are much higher and this is my main concern with applying and why I think it's risky
A level's: A*A*A (Maths Physics Chemistry), I know I need further maths to apply for maths, but I'd be taking it in a gap year (I've already self studied the whole spec and getting A* in past papers so its looking good)
As for supercurriculars I have a few under my belt but nothing like gold IMOs or anything like that so i'm not quite sure, but in a gap year i can fix that
r/6thForm • u/chicken-tendeys • 3h ago
๐ I AM OFFERING HELP Tip for sixthform clothes!
Incase you guys didnโt know (especially the guys) vinted ebay and such mainly vinted is super good for ties and stuff ties on the high street and shirts are like ยฃ10 on vinted you can get loads for that!!
I know itโs a well known site but for those who never used it save some money!!
r/6thForm • u/smokeybacon_ • 5h ago
๐ I WANT HELP Employment.
Its been a month since i finished my A levels and i am struggling trying to find a job. Those who have managed to get a part time job, how many applications did it take you and how long?
I've currently applied to about 25 and received around 5 interviews but still no luck.
๐ UNI / UCAS torn between student bank accounts
hi, starting uni in september and decided its probably time to think about what bank i want to go with, i'm going to a long distance uni regardless of which choice i end up with so the railcard with santander is appealing to me, but i'm only really going to be saving ยฃ80 + however much the 1 year railcard will be when i'm starting my 4th year so is that really worthwhile?? nationwide is also appealing to me but idk im just really torn between everything
r/6thForm • u/Capital_Passion3221 • 32m ago
๐ฌ DISCUSSION What are my chances for mathematics at these universities
I wanted to ask what my chances at maths offers from Imperial, UCL, Warwick, Bristol and Birmingham are with my current standings (home, non-contextual): {Assume Iโm a reapplying student with three A* achieved already in Maths,FM, Econ and an A in EPQ and a 7.0 in the TMUA.} I achieved 988887765 in my GCSEโs: 9 in chem, 8s in bio,maths, English lit and physics, 7s in English language and Computer Science, a 6 in History and a 5 in French. Didnโt do GCSE further maths.
r/6thForm • u/PalpitationGlad2124 • 1d ago
OTHER It's getting realer
no tomodachi life pic this time ๐
r/6thForm • u/Upper-Quit3188 • 53m ago
โ SUBJECT QUESTION ocr a level chem 2026 unofficial ms please
i no this is kinda late buh like does any 1 hav ts im acc lowk scared 2 not no wot i got so liek i need it 4 comfort if that maks senze. much appreciated !!! it would also like be like nice if like it also came with like the marks of the like questionz and that so i can add them up and that. fanks so much also GUYSSS what r we thinking the grade boundaries r gonna be xoxo yall think they'll go upsies or downsies guys?
r/6thForm • u/ZorieL297 • 5h ago
๐ I WANT HELP Is Fast Tracking BTEC Courses Possible?
Is it possible to fast track a Pearson BTEC Business course? Iโve been thinking for a while about switching from A Levels to a BTEC next year, depending on my A Level results and whether fast tracking is an option. Iโve done the first year (AS) of A Level Business, so Iโm hoping that might give me somewhat of an advantage :โ)
r/6thForm • u/Alex_Of_Reddit • 5h ago
๐ UNI / UCAS LSE Economics and Maths
I'm a year 12 student (going into year 13) and I was thinking of applying to LSE economics and maths instead of pure economics. I have 3 A*s/A stars predicted in Maths, Economics and Chemistry and an A in Further Maths. My GCSEs, although not great (9999888775) were the best in my school's cohort and I meet the mandatory 6 in Maths and English language (9s in both). My question is, how much harder is it to get into Maths and economics than just pure economics with an A in Further maths or should I just stick with applying to pure economics?
r/6thForm • u/Crazy-Rice-4002 • 5h ago
๐ UNI / UCAS top universities that accept resit for maths?
in a weird situation but basically i messed up last math paper and it has me stressing, and a* is looking 50/50. my other subjects are fm and compsci and i think i got A* and A*/A in them respectivley. I am also prepping for TMUA again i sat last year and did pretty well. Is there a chance i will be accepted into top unis such as oxbridge, imperial, etc if i resit maths + i can replicate a high tmua score?
ideally i need a*/a*/a with a*s in maths and fm but the a* in math is kinda shaky. I really dont want to resit just the thought of doing a levels again is killing me and it is quite difficult to enjoy my summer :/
on a side note - I have looked at LSE's financial math and stats course which requires A*AA with an A* in math but would an A* in fm suffice?
any advice/help would be much appreciated.
edit: I am applying for maths
r/6thForm • u/Opening_Guidance6008 • 6h ago
๐ I WANT HELP ipad for 6th form
Probably shouldโve asked before, but i purchased the 11th gen A16 ipad for sixth form with the accompanying pencil.
I do all my work online and i used a laptop for GCSE so im continuing this for sixth form so i got my own ipad and about to get the keyboard, but would it have been better to get a laptop?
r/6thForm • u/MindlessCoast7109 • 8h ago
๐ I WANT HELP TMUA paid resources
Hello ,
I am preparing for the TMUA and iโm ready to buy some sort of resource as the free resources seem sort of limited . What are the best options , iโm looking mainly for lots and lots grade 7/9 questions and answers .
r/6thForm • u/West-Big-312 • 2h ago
๐ UNI / UCAS Do I have a shot at imperial efds, lse maths stats business
My GCSEs r not that good , 988888776. I want to get into lse and ps is inportant so Iโve focussed on msb more. Do I have a shot as my predicted are only 1 a star in maths and 3 a in fm, chem,physics. Does a good tmua confirm my offer