How to Participate in Cat Tax
Master the art of Cat Tax participation across all major platforms. From Reddit etiquette to RedNote trends, learn how to share your cat photos like a pro and become part of the global community.
🚀 Getting Started
Your first steps into the Cat Tax community
Step 1: Prepare Your Cat Photos
- • Take high-quality photos in good lighting
- • Capture your cat's personality and unique features
- • Keep photos under 10MB for optimal sharing
- • Have multiple angles ready for different platforms
Step 2: Learn the Language
- • "Cat Tax" - Payment required when mentioning cats
- • "Paying the Tax" - Sharing your cat photo
- • "Tax Collector" - Someone requesting cat photos
- • "Void" - Black cats (affectionate term)
📱 Platform-Specific Guide
Master Cat Tax etiquette on every major platform
The birthplace of Cat Tax tradition
✅ Best Practices
- • Post in r/cats, r/aww, or relevant subreddits
- • Use descriptive titles with cat's name/story
- • Respond to "Cat Tax!" comments promptly
- • Follow subreddit-specific rules
❌ Common Mistakes
- • Ignoring tax requests in comments
- • Posting low-quality or blurry photos
- • Spamming multiple subreddits
- • Not reading community guidelines
Twitter (X)
Quick shares and viral moments
✅ Best Practices
- • Use hashtags #CatTax #CatsOfTwitter
- • Keep captions short and engaging
- • Post during peak hours (7-9 PM)
- • Engage with cat community accounts
🎯 Pro Tips
- • Thread multiple photos for stories
- • Reply with cat photos to trending topics
- • Use Twitter Spaces for cat discussions
- • Schedule posts for consistent engagement
Visual storytelling and aesthetics
✅ Best Practices
- • Focus on high-quality, aesthetic photos
- • Use Stories for casual cat moments
- • Create Reels with trending cat sounds
- • Maintain consistent posting schedule
📈 Growth Tips
- • Use location tags for local cat community
- • Collaborate with pet influencers
- • Post carousel content for engagement
- • Use relevant hashtags (max 30)
RedNote (小红书)
Cross-cultural cat sharing hub
✅ Best Practices
- • Use both English and Chinese captions
- • Share cultural cat care differences
- • Post lifestyle content with cats
- • Engage with international users
🌍 Cultural Tips
- • Respect different cultural perspectives
- • Share educational content about cats
- • Use trending topics and challenges
- • Build bridges between communities
✨ Best Practices
Pro tips for maximum engagement and community love
Photo Quality
- • Natural lighting is best
- • Focus on cat's eyes
- • Capture personality, not just appearance
- • Avoid flash photography
- • Clean backgrounds work better
Storytelling
- • Share your cat's backstory
- • Include funny quirks and habits
- • Mention rescue/adoption stories
- • Use emotional connections
- • Keep it authentic and genuine
Timing
- • Post during peak hours
- • Weekend mornings are golden
- • Consider time zones for global reach
- • Consistency builds audience
- • Special occasions get more attention
📋 Community Rules & Etiquette
Respect, kindness, and responsible sharing
✅ Do's
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Always pay when requested
If someone asks for cat tax, share a photo promptly
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Respect other cat parents
Be supportive and kind in comments
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Share responsibly
Only post your own cats or with permission
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Give credit where due
Tag photographers or original posters
❌ Don'ts
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Don't ignore tax requests
It's considered rude in the community
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Don't steal content
Never claim someone else's cat as yours
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Don't spam or over-post
Quality over quantity always wins
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Don't be negative
Keep the community positive and welcoming
🔧 Technical Tips & Support
Optimize your photos and troubleshoot common issues
📱 Photo Optimization
File Size & Format
- • Recommended: JPEG format for photos
- • Max size: 10MB for most platforms
- • Compression: 85-95% quality is optimal
- • Dimensions: 1080x1080px for square posts
Quality Tips
- • Shoot in good natural light
- • Use portrait mode for depth
- • Clean your camera lens regularly
- • Avoid digital zoom, get closer instead
🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues
Photo Won't Upload
- • Check file size (must be under 10MB)
- • Ensure stable internet connection
- • Try refreshing the page
- • Use supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF
Low Engagement
- • Post during peak hours for your audience
- • Use relevant hashtags and keywords
- • Engage with other cat posts first
- • Write compelling captions with stories
Certificate Generation Issues
- • Ensure your browser supports modern features
- • Disable ad blockers temporarily
- • Clear browser cache and cookies
- • Try using Chrome or Firefox