reddit-replies

name	reddit-replies
description	Drafts human-sounding Reddit replies for BabyPickr founder posts in parenting gear subs (r/Buyingforbaby, r/beyondthebump, etc.). Verifies catalog facts, builds safe deep links, and applies blog-writing anti-AI voice rules. Use when the user wants to reply to a Reddit post, share babypickr.com on Reddit, or polish a comment before posting.

Reddit replies (BabyPickr)

Read blog-writing skill first for voice and anti-AI rules. This skill adds Reddit-specific workflow, catalog checks, and link rules.

Voice (inherits blog-writing)

Write like a tired-but-sharp parent who has compared gear in a hallway, not a brand account or gear blogger.

• Answer the post first. Link last.
• State opinions plainly ("I'd grab the Minu", "I'd test that in the store").
• Specific numbers beat adjectives (lbs, inches, age/weight limits).
• Vary paragraph length: one short line, then a longer explanation.
• No em dashes (—), en dashes (–), or double hyphens (--) in comment copy.
• Cut AI tells: rule-of-three lists, staccato fact chains, hedging stacks ("Additionally", "It's worth noting"), empty intensifiers ("game-changer", "seamless", "crucial").

Reddit-specific rules

Structure

1. Lead with help — congrats or empathy only if natural, then direct advice.
2. Address their fear or constraint — don't dismiss (e.g. tipping, sizing, budget).
3. Products you don't carry — honest gap ("haven't used it myself"). Do not mention BabyPickr, "my tool", or "my site" yet.
4. Products you carry — specs from catalog, plain parent language, clear pick for their situation.
5. Site mention last — one sentence: "I put together a stroller comparison site when we were shopping…" then markdown link.

Never reference BabyPickr, "the tool", or "my site" before paragraph 5. Readers don't know what you mean.

Links

Rule	Detail
Domain	Always https://www.babypickr.com (config/seo-metadata.ts SITE_ORIGIN)
Format	Reddit markdown: [natural anchor text](url) — never paste raw ?sortBy=…&highlight=… in the comment body
When to link	Thread asks for comparison, specs, or "what would you choose?" Skip link if a link-free comment is enough (first post in a sub, tight self-promo rules).

Supported browse URL params (strollers /)

Cold visitors skip the journey gate when any of these are present (app/strollers-home.tsx):

• space — apartment | house
• budget — budget | mid | premium
• parentHeight — short | average | tall
• sortBy — best-match | value | portability | rating
• highlight — catalog ASIN (scrolls to product card)

Not supported in URL today: features=travel, features=double, or other Must-have chips. Do not invent query params. UI filters exist; deep links do not.

Other categories: check that category's page.tsx for the same cold-visitor param pattern before linking.

Building deep links

1. Grep catalog: data/strollers.ts, data/car-seats.ts, etc.
2. Confirm product exists, note asin, weightLbs, flags (isTravelFriendly, etc.).
3. Match link to the post situation (travel → sortBy=portability; tall parent → parentHeight=tall).
4. Prefer highlight={ASIN} when recommending one catalog pick. Products with asin: null (e.g. Nuna TRVL dubl) cannot use highlight; tell them to search the brand name on site.
5. Sanity-check: link must work without journey storage in browser.

Common stroller links:

Situation	Example href
Travel / flying	/?sortBy=portability&highlight={minu-v3-asin}
Side-by-side double (Minu Duo)	/?sortBy=portability&highlight=B0DSX7TXKG
Tall parent	/?parentHeight=tall&sortBy=best-match&highlight={asin}
City apartment	/?space=apartment&sortBy=best-match&highlight={asin}

Blog deep links are OK when the guide matches the thread (e.g. travel doubles in best-strollers-disney-world). Prefer gear browse when the post is not Disney/travel-park specific.

Self-promo tone

• Use: "I put together a stroller comparison site when we were shopping…"
• Avoid: "check out my website", "our travel filter", "side-by-side doubles sorted by weight here" (vague + marketing).
• Anchor text examples: "Minu Duo specs here", "Minu V3 specs and other portable strollers here".

Workflow

- [ ] Read the Reddit post — situation, fear, budget, products named
- [ ] Read blog-writing anti-AI section
- [ ] Grep catalog for every product you will mention
- [ ] Note gaps (not in catalog → honest "haven't used / can't compare specs")
- [ ] Draft advice-only body (no site mention)
- [ ] Add one closing line + markdown deep link
- [ ] Anti-AI pass: read aloud; cut dashes, triplets, symmetrical paragraphs
- [ ] Verify URL params against strollers-home (or category page)

No tests required unless you change catalog or browse URL behavior.

Catalog honesty

• Only cite specs from data/*.ts or blog copy tied to catalog.
• Community lore (e.g. TRVL tipping with one empty seat): frame as "what kept coming up in reviews" or "I haven't owned one, but…" — not first-hand unless user confirms.
• Do not pretend to know products absent from catalog (Zoe Twin, Joie Rosemary LX, etc.).

Output format

Deliver a single copy-paste block for Reddit (plain text + markdown link). No tables or meta commentary inside the block unless the user asks for a breakdown.

For before/after samples see examples.md.