Subreddit Sidebar Rules - R/deadeyes

The Gaze That Sees Through the Noise

A true dead eye is —neither sad nor angry, just... empty. We want the look of someone who has seen the void and the void blinked first. If we can tell you’re trying to look dead inside, you’re not dead enough. Violation: Selfies with duck lips or obvious filters will be removed and mocked (respectfully). 2. No Gloss, No Reflections Highlights ruin the illusion. We want matte, dry, soulless irises. If there’s a visible window reflection, a ring light, or the glint of a single hopeful tear, the post is gone.

Overcast lighting, shadowed rooms, limbal rings (barely). Banned: Catchlights, sparkles, anime shine, "doe eyes." 3. Context or GTFO Every post must have a flair: [ART] , [SELF] , [STREET] , [CINEMA] , or [MANNEQUIN] (yes, mannequins count—they have the best dead eyes). r/deadeyes subreddit sidebar rules

— 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.

Before you post, read the rules. 1. The Stare Must Be Authentic No forced expressions. No exaggerated "smizing." No wide-eyed manic panic. The Gaze That Sees Through the Noise A

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. We are not r/restingbitchface. We are not r/mildlydepressed. A dead eye is neutral , not hostile. If you look like you want to speak to the manager, that’s attitude—not emptiness.

Cover the lower half of the face. If the eyes alone convey nothing at all? You’re in. If they convey annoyance? You’re out. 5. No Pity Parties This is an aesthetic subreddit, not a support group. Do not post crying selfies with titles like “My dog left me and so did my will to live.” We get it. Life is hard. The void is vast. But r/deadeyes is for the look , not the trauma dump. If we can tell you’re trying to look

Portrait at arm’s length. High-quality: Macro lens on a single iris. We want to count the cracks in your soul. 7. No Editing the Emptiness You may adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance. You may not digitally remove catchlights, paint in darker pupils, or use FaceTune to create a “hollow” effect. That’s cheating.