diff --git a/foodie_automator_reddit.py b/foodie_automator_reddit.py
index 8e1988d..b8de9ba 100644
--- a/foodie_automator_reddit.py
+++ b/foodie_automator_reddit.py
@@ -368,6 +368,11 @@ def curate_from_reddit(posted_titles_data, posted_titles, used_images_data, used
                 attempts += 1
                 continue
 
+            if upvotes < 300:
+                logging.info(f"Skipping post '{title}' due to insufficient upvotes ({upvotes} < 300)")
+                attempts += 1
+                continue
+
             author = get_next_author_round_robin()
             if not author:
                 logging.info(f"Skipping post '{title}' due to tweet rate limits for all authors")