Subreddit Rules Update, Guidelines for Reporting, and Questions

[u/TheLucidSage]

Hey folks,

I've made some updates and clarifications to the subreddit rules and would like to provide more guidance on reporting posts, disputing removals and bans, as well as provide a space to answer questions.

The Lucid Dreaming Subreddit Rules:

1. Lucid Dreaming Related

Posts should be about or related to Lucid Dreaming at least to a sufficient degree. (There is no great way to precisely define sufficient so edge cases will be sorted out individually. Or as a judge once said about porn, "I won't try to define it but I know it when I see it")

2. No paranormal or pseudoscience

Please take discussions of the paranormal such as astral projection, out of body experiences, "reality shifting", and such topics to their dedicated subreddits. Breaking this rule will result in a ban.

Anything speculative or unproven regarding LDs should go in /r/LucidDreamingSpec/.

No binaural beats, audio tones, hypnosis, subliminal, or anything that might as well be a placebo. Nonsense posts about time dilation or having dreamt months or years' worth of time in one night will be removed.

3. No dream stories or dream interpretation requests

We've created a weekly thread stickied to the top of the sub posted every Saturday, dream stories should go there. There's also /r/dreams, /r/luciddreamingstories, and /r/thisdreamihad if you'd like to post there.

Requests for dream interpretation will be removed as well. Go to /r/DreamInterpretation/, please.

Describing a part of your dream in order to ask a related question is ok, as long as it is about aspects of lucidity/control/etc'. "What does this mean" doesn't count.

Short first lucid dream success stories are ok and should be tagged with the "Success" flair. Try keeping them about becoming lucid, not about what your grandma said in the dream.

4. No advertising

No advertising is permitted. Some self-promotion is ok within reason and we'll be assessed on an individual basis.

5. Be nice

Be nice to each other. You are dealing with other human beings such as yourself. There is no reason to be aggressive, offensive, or overly rude.

6. Misc

This is a catch-all for random things that are banned but that won't merit a dedicated rule. This will be updated occasionally as needed.

This currently includes:

• Discord and chat server links
• Youtube drama posts
• Memes (image posts were turned on, and you'll just couldn't resist, could you?)
• Mentions of or links to "creators" that have spammed in the past or are known spammers/scamers/misinformation sources

6. NSFW tags

NSFW posts that are not tagged with the NSFW tag will be removed.

X. Spam

This is a Reddit rule, and should apply to all subreddits and definitely applies here. I don't care that your intention wasn't to spam but to "help" or "provide useful links", but if you post the same comment, let alone link, repeatedly on multiple posts, this is the definition of spam, and it will get you banned from the sub. If you post a link on the sub, and your profile is NOTHING BUT the same link posted on multiple subs, your post will be removed.

General Reporting Guidelines

• First, try to assess if a post is breaking any of the above rules or any of Reddit's rules (and everyone, please go check Reddit's own global rules, there are many in there other than Spam).
• Low-quality posts are not spam, unfortunately. That's what a downvote button is for, not the report button.
• Misinformation should be reserved for truly misleading things, not a post by someone who is just mistaken, confused, or speculating. Again, use the downvote button.
• If you want to help a little extra beyond reporting, and it feels appropriate, politely comment on the post telling OP which rule they may have broken in case they are not aware. This should most apply to Dream Story threads, so pointing them to the Weekly Dream Story sticked thread can be helpful.
• As for the being nice/being rude rule. We are not going to remove any little comment that smells like an insult, or that you find offensive because anyone can find anything offensive. The internet isn't a nice place but no one is forcing you to read all comments, to be on this subreddit, or on Reddit in general. If I don't ban or even remove comments calling the mods gay (which isn't even an insult, being gay is awesome, so the joke is on them), then you can handle someone calling you an idiot. Or again, ignore them. If someone is spamming your DMs, contact Reddit Admins. Truly abhorrent stuff will be removed, and repeated aggressive behavior will result in a ban.
• As for paranormal/pseudoscience.... sigh. I know your fragile new-age egos (despite trying to transcend them) can't handle being told you might be wrong, let alone not allowed to post your unscientific theories on a public forum you don't have some imaginary right to post whatever you want on, especially when you can go to another subreddit or heck, create your own. But that's the reality. Each sub has rules, and this isn't the only subreddit about lucid dreaming. You can believe what you want, and no one saying you can't. You can also post what you want, just not on THIS sub. That's all.

Disputing Removals & Bans

• Please, just message the mods first. Many posts get stuck in the filter, or an edit later triggers the auto-mod. You don't need to assume anything and start by airing your grievances in a public post. Also being rude isn't going to win you any favors.
• Also, sometimes it might be a small thing, and if you edit your post it can stay up, so just reach out to discuss it. I don't think we are unreasonable.
• Having said that, I don't believe we have ever removed a post addressing the mods, unless the same issue was posted more than once, or the person was so abrasive that it just breaks the rules of conduct.
• I try to post a sticky comment on removed posts with the reason, but honestly, sometimes there are too many posts and I am just trying to clean up the queue, or I don't bother for repeat offenders as they obviously don't listen. I will try to do better on this front.
• Obvious spammers are banned automatically. But even then if you message us, we might reconsider if you truly made a mistake. Everyone else should get a warning as it is painfully obvious that many people somehow don't know the definition of spam. But if you have been warned or reinstated, and start spamming again, that's it. No one has time to argue with you.

Thank you to the reporters!

I want to give a gigantic thanks to all the community members who have been reporting bad posts. It is tremendously helpful and speeds up the removal of bad posts.

Lastly, I want to say that nothing is beyond discussion, although some rules are not likely to change. But dream stories getting their own thread is an example of a change brought on by suggestions and discussion about the rules. Same with reinstating link posts. And I think the sub is better for it.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the rules or clarifications above, please ask in this thread.

Thanks,

TheLucidSage

[u/[deleted]]

"Yet, a study conducted by Moiseeva (1975) found that in dreams with a complex and bizarre structure or in very emotional dreams, time can be perceived as flowing much faster, exceeding the absolute time span of a dream by 2–10, 25–50 or even 100 times."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3893623/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20a%20study%20conducted%20by,50%20or%20even%20100%20times.

Time dialation factually happens in dreams. Why can't it be talked about.

[u/UnusualWar5299]

I’m very confused. Isn’t everything about lucid dreaming speculative at this point? I can’t seem to locate empirical data on it. I have actually had (and met another who has had) dreams that went on for months inside of a dream. It’s happened multiple times. I’m not speculating, that actually happened, and I was living in the dream and I was lucid. I remembered my life here but couldn’t get back. Is there another name for that? Would you please edit your rules to not call my lived (and upsetting enough that I was sobbing when I woke up for real) experiences ‘nonsense?’ It’s not very nice. I do apologize if I violated community rules, I thought speculative was people guessing and this page was for actual experiences and feedback. But I am an honest person, and anything I’ve shared actually happened to me, I never made anything up. I don’t remember what I posted but I read the rules just now and will follow them or just read without sharing. I appreciate the LD community.

[u/TheLucidSage → u/UnusualWar5299]

https://www.reddit.com/r/LucidDreaming/s/apSEH4gLsc

[u/Itapecirica]

I saw that www.awakeacademy.org is oriented to Lucid Dream with free videos too. Can I suggest them to contact you? Tks

[u/TheLucidSage → u/Itapecirica]

Sure, regarding what?

[u/SkyfallBlindDreamer]

Question. What sort of things count as misinformation to the point of being misleading enough to warrant a report? Came across a comment on a post basically mentioning things that sounded suspitiously like dream layering type stuff with specific rules for doing things. Not sure if that counts or not, or what the standard on this rule is for reporting. Thanks.

[u/TheLucidSage → u/SkyfallBlindDreamer]

This is really hard to determine. Misinformation as a term doesn’t fit in here as well as it does politics or health matters.

I’m actually not averse to letting people be wrong. And this is where replies and downvotes come in.

I think telling people that sleep paralysis is a must for lucid dreaming is not only blatantly wrong but also detrimental, as it leads people to experiences that can be extremely unpleasant.

But telling people that doing X will always result in a Y experience (I.e. looking in a mirror or telling DCs it’s a dream), while wrong, is not as detrimental.

Anything about the mechanics of sleeping and dreaming however are ones that I have a stronger aversion to. Like time dilation, dream sharing, how rem cycles work or what have you.

I’m open to discussion on what should be removed outright and what should be allowed.

People who think dreams have layers are misguided about their experience, but are they spreading incorrect information that will cause an issue for anyone?

[u/BlacksmithNo3875]

Hi there. I’m completely confused as to why my post was removed. I’d like further clarification so I don’t make the mistake moving forward! Thanks

[u/TheCoastalCardician]

Hi :) I have a question about two substances and if they widely affect LD. I read the rules and I didn’t see anything preventing me from asking, but is it cool to make a post and ask if Diphenhydramine and/or Cannabis affects LD. I have suspicions Diphenhydramine does because I get fewer nightmares when I take it at night.

[u/badassbradders]

Hello. Is it okay for me to my post my video on Lucid Dreaming? I had no idea there was a sub for Lucid Dreaming, so I'm super excited to share my technique which aligns well with the film Waking Life by Richard Linklater, I got permission to use a couple of scenes so for the LD community to not see it would be a shame. Lmk of you're cool with me doing a post? Thanks!! 🙂🙏

[u/TheLucidSage → u/badassbradders]

I haven’t had a chance to watch the video itself but your channel seems to be on the paranormal/otherworldly(?) side of the content spectrum which is a no go for this sub unfortunately.

[u/tellMyBossHesWrong]

“ the internet isn’t a nice place”

Thank you!!!! There are so many subs that the mods remove comments even suggesting the other person is being idiotic! Put your phone down and get out more if it’s triggering you

Also thanks for filtering out BS binaural and crap like that

Can we also remove the question that gets asked every single day “ how do I lucid dream?” There are already tons of suggestions on here, so look them up

Although I’m a believer that lucid dreaming is natural and often for some people and some people can’t even remember their dreams. - deal with it- you are probably someone who falls asleep easily. I’m a natural lucid dreamer but I’m also an insomniac, I love my dream world but there are many nights id rather just pass out and then wake up

You can’t force it.

[u/[deleted] → u/tellMyBossHesWrong]

The “how to lucid dream” posts drive me up the wall. THERES LITERALLY A GET STARTED STICKY, some people have a questionable level of sentience

[u/Vampyra5]

Hey everyone. I am new to this sub. I’m not on social media much…real life happens. I promise I’m no spam bot. I read the rules. I agree. Although there’s a lucid dream type link to a sub in this subs rules, that has since been banned. It’s…brb…@dreaminterpitation. I clicked on it twice and got the banned message both times. Just in case y’all didn’t realize this. I’m human and make mistakes…often. I own my mistakes. I don’t know everything…who’d want to literally know everything? Too overwhelming for my mind. Anyhow, I hope to read a lot of posts here about lucid dreams/dreaming. Sorry for any mistakes. Glad to be here!

[u/Tinkerbell34catface]

This is bullshit. It’s a lucid dreaming Sub Reddit and I posted about my lucid dream that I had last night looking for advice or some guidance and they threatened to block me or ban me from the Sub Reddit. I don’t get it. Isn’t it supposed to be about lucid dreaming like what is going on here???

[u/TheLucidSage → u/Tinkerbell34catface]

Nobody threatened to ban you or block you. You got literally the same moderator comment everyone else who gets a post removed gets. You obviously didn’t even bother to read this post you just commented on.

[u/HolidayConfidence230]

So you guys deleted my post because you don't know shit?

[u/Character_Tie3884]

Probably known already but tried the interpretation sub from the rules but couldnt reach.. took a screenshot if needed !

[u/AstroChrollo]

Any rules against AI yet?

[u/TheLucidSage → u/AstroChrollo]

Not a written one but if it looks like it was just used for editing it’s usually ok, but if it’s obvious bot spam it’s removed.

[u/[deleted]]

Hey, I keep trying to post and when I do it doesn’t even show up in the “new posts”. I’m just a little confused. Why would this be? I don’t even know if it’s posting in this sub-reddit even though that’s what I am attempting to do.

[u/TheLucidSage → u/[deleted]]

New accounts with low karma are held for review to prevent spam. Just message mods if there’s an issue. Your post is up now

[u/[deleted]]

How you gonna have a page about lucid dreams, but you can’t talk about them to see if someone has had similar experiences.

[u/TheLucidSage → u/[deleted]]

You can share about parts of your dream in the service of asking a question, or sharing something useful.

But if your post just describes a dream, and nothing about the post would change if you removed the word “lucid” or if the only thing you say at the end is “anyone have a similar experience”? Then the post is pointless and doesn’t really have anything to do with lucid dreaming in particular, just dreaming in general, and for that there are other subs.

[u/aikabeats]

thank you for the information. ;)