r/TheWhyFiles

5.2K archived posts · Feb 2022 – Sep 2026

The Why Files

r/TheWhyFiles

Welcome to The Why Files subreddit! Engage thoughtfully, contribute meaningfully, and connect with fellow fans of the unexplained. Share relevant content, participate in events, and explore the resources provided. Remember to respect the space by adhering to the rules and reporting any issues. Use flairs to organize posts and make the most of our themed discussions. Let’s uncover the mysteries together—one thread at a time! Stay curious and enjoy the journey!

Created Feb 22, 2022

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1 - Maintain Civility. Treat everyone with respect. No harassment, sexism, racism, hate speech, offensive or derogatory language will be tolerated. We want to promote inclusive interactions among members.

2 - No Reposts, Multiple Similar Posts, or Crossposts. Do not duplicate discussions or flood the subreddit with multiple posts on similar topics. Crossposts are heavily monitored to prevent users from posting identical content in various subs for the sake of ‘diversifying’ exposure. Contribute to existing conversations rather than creating multiple threads on the same topic. This means if your post pertains to a specific episode, please post it as a comment directly on the episode’s post.

3 - Title Posts Accurately. Prevent from using misleading or clickbait titles that may misrepresent the content. Posts must be transparent and accurate.

4 - No Low Quality or Offensive Posts. Put effort into your posts and maintain the quality of posts by disallowing low effort content like memes and “shitposts”. Posting a link without providing context is also considered low effort and will be removed. Posts made by AI with no effort on your part… definitely low effort. No NSFW or obscene content, including text, images, or links featuring nudity, sex, hard violence, or other graphically disturbing content.

5 - No Vote Manipulation or Brigading. Do not attempt to influence or manipulate the voting from fellow users on posts and comments, or organize or encourage others to do the same. This includes brigading i.e. organizing a group of people to vote on a particular post or comment.

6 - No Self Promotion or Spam. Users may not use the subreddit for self-promotion or advertising any subreddits, products, or services without prior approval.

7 - No Impersonation. Any parody or impersonating accounts will be banned.

8 - No Political Content. Avoid tribalism and refrain from posting political content.

9 - No Religious Debate. Keep discussions relevant and avoid religious debates.

10 - Report Violations. If you see something against the rules or something that makes you feel unsafe, report it.

11 - Respect Moderators No arguing with mods nor challenging their actions in public. Any issues open a modmail to discuss.

12 - AI Art is not allowed. All art must be created by a person. AI art takes away from the integrity of someone creating something personal to them, and disrespects the effort and talent needed. If a post looks like it's AI, it's probably AI.

13 - Remember... Reddit isn’t a democracy. Some people just can’t play nice. They’re not wired for it. But that’s not our fault. Be safe, be kind, and know that you are appreciated.

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