What is the semantic difference between the two sentences, and which do you prefer?

I promote my new lemmy community

I advertise for my new lemmy community

  • BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
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    24 hours ago

    I’d say it’s advertising if money is involved, promoting if it’s not.

    If you paid for the promotion to be mentioned or displayed, then it is an advertisement.