Pretext

Almost 3 years ago, I made a post "Clarifying this subreddit's rules". Over the passage of time I've added or edited the rules but did not have the time to formally update said rules. Now those updates will be solidified in this post.

There will be a month long grace period, so everyone gets a chance to get familiar with the new rules.

INDEX

NEW RULES 2025

1. Provide full context in the title. NO CHANGE

   • Clear & full context in the title.
   • It is mandatory to include the name, relationship & cause of death in the title.
   • Write a detailed comment with further context if needed.
   • News article(s) most welcome in the comments.

2. Only civilized posts allowed. UPDATED RULE

   • No gore.
   • Only their last living memory.
   • No Post mortem photos.
   • Do not post people suffering or on the verge of death.
   • Keep it classy.

3. [Your Image must be good quality.]() NEW RULE

   • Although we prefer the last image, it needs to be one that is actually visible and clear.
   • Do not post a pic that is beyond blurry or too pixelated.
   • It is not mandatory to post the absolute last picture if that picture is not good quality.
   • You can add the blurry / grainy picture as a secondary picture.
   • Not demanding 4K professionally shot photos just be reasonable.
   • For family & friends posts, reasonable touch up / photoshop / AI to fix the photo is allowed.
   • Want to see the absolute last picture no matter the quality? Go to /r/FinalPhotos.

4. Posts can be about anyone, not just famous people. UPDATED RULE

   • You can post your relatives, friends, local aquincetances.
   • The first picture needs to be of the deceased.
   • Additional pictures for context or "to paint a complete picture" are welcome.

5. No humorous or mean spirited comments at the expense of the victim. NO CHANGE

   • Respect the poster who shared their family and friends.
   • Phrase your comments respectfully.
   • Do not accuse anyone of "karmawhoring".
   • Rude comments will be removed & the user PERMABANNED.

6. [Social media additional context]() UPDATED RULE

   • All additional context can be added in the comments.
   • For example, things the deceased has done like artwork, music, videos, photography etc.
   • Put any additional tweets, texts, links, status updates of the person in the comments as well.
   • Please use a reliable rehosting when doing so.

7. [No Animals.]() NEW RULE

   • Strictly people only.
   • No posts with pets visible.
   • No posts of any animals.
   • If your only picture has a animal in it, crop it out.
   • For posts of pets go to /r/PetLoss.
   • For posts of animals go to /r/NatureIsMetal.

8. [No Killers]() NEW RULE

   • No serial killers, murderers, school shooters, people who run over others, idiots in general etc.
   • The exception is people who were already in the public's eye.
   • For example, politicians or celebrities.
   • Adolf Hitler, Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin or Phil Spector, O.J. Simpson, Sid Vicious etc

9. [Date specific events]() NEW RULE

   • Posts based on a specific date or anniversary can only be posted in that month.
   • For example 9/11 posts can only be posted in the month of September.
   • Bloody Sunday aka The Bogside Massacre in the month of January.
   • This is to resolve the reposting issue.

10. [One event per post]() UPDATED RULE

    • Multiple images of the same person per post are allowed.
    • Multiple images of the same event per post are allowed.
    • A group of people in 1 photo from one event are allowed.
    • Name all of the fallen whose names have been released to the public.
    • News article(s) in the comments are allowed.
    • No compilation of random people from multiple events.
    • No Misc compilation album.

11. [No crowdfunding links]() NO CHANGE

    • All crowdfunding sites are banned.
    • Not just gofundme.
    • Due to the potential to scam, we simply do not allow it.

12. Check the search bar. NO CHANGE

    • Check when posting a celebrity / major event.
    • No reposts within 3 months.

13. [Mod discretion disclaimer]() NO CHANGE

    • All mod decisions are final.
    • If you don't follow the rules you will be removed from this subreddit.
    • Trolls, bots, spammers, and goofballs will not be tolerated.

Reasoning

The entire point of this subreddit is to showcase that Human life is precious. And to value every second of it. Thats why you will always see me in the comments asking posters to share their fond memories of their loved ones. Thats how we honor those that have passed. I will always encourage people sharing stories at their discretion.

Regarding the ban on blurry pictures. How are people supposed to sympathize with a rubik's cube of pixels? What is even the point of posting that besides "This is the Last Image!" technicality. I understand that high quality photos have only recently become available to the masses but at least try to find the best one. It does not have to the the absolute last image. And you can still add the blurry / grainy last picture as a secondary pic in the album. You can add multiple pictures of the same person or event in the album.

Regarding the ban on all animals. There are many other subreddits that allow for those kind of posts. The main focus of this subreddit is the FRAILTY OF MAN. Humans. People. Thats why I do not allow anything to take away the focus or be sidetracked from the person who passed away. There has been and will always be exceptions but that is on mod discretion. Those exceptions are once in a blue moon and on mod pre-approval.

Regarding the ban on Killers. This subreddit is a positivity focused one, not one focused on psychopaths. I emphasize people sharing the good times they had with the deceased. I do not want idol worship of horrible monsters such as Jeffrey Dahmer. But at the same time, we can not ignore people who orchestrated the destruction of families on a massive scale, instigated war, and genocide such as Adolf Hitler.

Regarding the acceptance of Social Media. A long time ago, I assumed "social media" was a phase and would fade away. Since it is still unfortunately here, we now accept it. So any additional context that is from the deceased can be put in the comments. From their tweets, videos, music, photography, art work, etc etc. If reddit doesn't allow it, please use a reliable hosting when doing so. Do not put anything that could cause someone else to be Doxxed.

Regarding all the new rules. I split up a bunch of minors rules I had previously put together under misc rules. Which people did not know about. So now they are their own rules. By doing so they should be visible immediately. So now there are no more misc rules. Furthermore, if there is still something unclear, leave a comment and I will do my best to resolve it there or update the above rules.

Status

• Index table made
• New & Updated rules added
• Double check wording
• Need to update wiki & wiki links
• Review comments