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To maintain its focus on the "dead eyes" aesthetic, the subreddit typically enforces several key principles:

For [SELF] posts, you must include a one-sentence "state of mind" caption. Example: "Stared at the microwave for 14 minutes without blinking." Without context, we assume you’re just tired. And boring.

— The r/deadeyes Mod Team (we’re watching you, but without interest)

Want to suggest a rule? Send a modmail. We’ll read it eventually. Maybe.