diff --git a/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py b/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
index c7bd88122..394a4bbe8 100644
--- a/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
+++ b/r2/r2/models/subreddit.py
@@ -347,6 +347,8 @@ class Subreddit(Thing, Printable):
             return True
         elif self.is_banned(user) and not promotion:
             return False
+        elif self.spammy():
+            return False
         elif self.type == 'public':
             return True
         elif self.is_moderator(user) or self.is_contributor(user):