I Just Want To Post Some Funny Idkstreing Op. Why Do I Get Garbege Like This😭😭😭😭😭


Need to verify the validity of your mobile number
Need phone # to post bro
Can't believe what I've seen on RedNote. I am no longer convinced that we are living in a "first-world country". It's just insanely eye-opening.
Unlike TikTok, which operates on separate servers for China and the rest of the world, Rednote runs primarily on servers in China. Because of this, the platform must follow Chinese government content regulations. This is also why sensitive identity verification like passport and phone number is required. From my experience using other China-based platforms, such as the Chinese TikTok, Tieba, Fupu, and Zhihu, they all follow the same government content rules. Without real identity verification, your account will be restricted, and you won’t be able to post or interact normally. Rednote is especially strict about content sensitivity. If you look into Rednote's community rules, you’ll see that the platform emphasizes creating an extremely positive environment, aiming to maintain a good image and comply with Chinese government content regulations. This approach inevitably limits freedom of expression and creativity on the platform. Even posts with slight negativity or sensitive wording can lead to account penalties, and the punishment system is quite harsh. Depending on the severity of the violation, users may face shadowbans, function restrictions, comment bans, hidden notes, or even full account bans. One thing I personally dislike is that sometimes your topics gets flagged for being “sensitive,” while at the same time many female creators post borderline revealing content to attract views, yet the platform rarely takes action. This inconsistency is particularly frustrating. Despite the strict moderation, I can’t deny that Rednote has one of the best organic traffic algorithms among Chinese social apps, arguably even better than TikTok’s. Around 80–90% of a post’s traffic typically comes from the front-page recommendation system, and when you post a note, the algorithm actively pushes it to users, allowing you to gain exposure without paid promotion. If your content is high quality and uses appropriate hashtags, your posts can stay near the top of keyword searches for a long time, resulting in significant traction, likes, saves, and followers, all without spending any money on promotion. Rednote presents a unique balance of strict regulation and powerful opportunity. While its rigorous content moderation and mandatory identity verification can feel restrictive and inconsistent, especially regarding sensitive topics, the platform’s highly effective organic traffic algorithm offers creators unparalleled visibility and growth potential. For those willing to navigate its rules carefully and produce high-quality content, Rednote can be a rewarding platform that combines significant reach with the opportunity to build a strong, engaged audience—all without relying on paid promotion.
Found out they likely made a new server for international users. In the [Xiaohongshu User Privacy Policy](https://agree.xiaohongshu.com/h5/terms/ZXXY20230227002/-1): >In this Policy, "Xiaohongshu" refers to a product distinct from its overseas-operated version, "rednote". Users of Xiaohongshu and rednote are distinguished by their mobile phone numbers. This Policy applies to Xiaohongshu users, specifically: >Users who have registered with a mobile phone number from Chinese Mainland; and >Users who have already registered as Xiaohongshu users using a mobile phone number outside Chinese Mainland before December 8th, 2025. >After December 8th, if you register with a mobile phone number outside Chinese Mainland, you will be a rednote user and the rednote Privacy Policy shall apply. In the [rednote Privacy Policy](https://agree.xiaohongshu.com/h5/terms/ZXXY20251205002/-1): >Specifically, Xiaohongshu App operating in China will be interoperable with rednote Platform; this means that public User Content and profile can be shared and accessed by a user of Xiaohongshu platform, and you can communicate, interact with a user of the Xiaohongshu platform. TLDR: They're putting new foreign users after 12/8/2025 in a new Singapore-based server instead of China server. The new server is interoperable with China's server. EDIT: [Rednote (Intl)](https://agree.xiaohongshu.com/h5/terms/ZXXY20251205003/-1) and [XHS (China)](https://agree.xiaohongshu.com/h5/terms/ZXXY20250119002/-1) have different ToS. EDIT #2 (3/8/2026): changed TLDR because it might be more then just user data.
3i’m australian born chinese. some of my interests are really niche globally, but has lots of fanartists in china. i’m friends with them on global platforms like xwitter, but they post much more here and also it’s more lively.. i’d really love to see their works (guess i still can, i just can’t share anymore.) so far the changes in my account that i noticed is a fully resetted profile name, pictures, bio. people won’t see my profile and posts, and i can’t make new posts or comment. they’ve restricted the feature to delete this account and make a new one..? it doesn’t bother me cuz i just started, but i’m still a little sad. ive tried the automated appeal with my passport. i dont care if they get my information but when i tried to give my details, it needed me to NFC scan my passport. the facial recognition failed many times since my lighting was too bright. after the 7th try they got it, but said my phone is “unsafe”, therefore it’s not valid. is there just no way around it… ive said absolutely nothing to no one, i like art posts and finally decided to post my own drawings (with my desc text in chinese). did i post too many within 30 minutes??? whatd i even do so far bilibili has been the most kind app to me, taobao has also banned me at one point should i pack it up and leave
2I had a package from xiaohongshu shipped to the Cainiao warehouse, but they rejected my package with a message that said it will be returned to the seller via the original route. I was told that when a package is rejected by Cainiao, it will be returned to the sender via the same tracking number. I’m trying to fill out the Return Details on xiaohongshu, but it’s not letting me enter the same tracking number. So what should I do??
Is there any way to get around the consolidated shipping and just pay the shipping up front, or is that not an option within red-note? I’m worried about how much the shipping will be because I want to order 13 squishes and would wanna know the price before I end up purchasing them