Spam is a major problem, but aggressive anti-spam measures can push away genuine members. Do you rely on manual approvals, email verification, or AI-based detection? Have you found an effective balance between security and accessibility? What are your best methods for keeping spam low while maintaining a welcoming forum environment.
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How to Reduce Forum Spam Without Driving Away Real Users
- Thread starter Dominique
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Actually, when you reduce spam, or when you control spam, your actual users will be more than happy. People do not like to hang in the communities there is too much spam. However, you also need rules that clearly defines what exactly is spam. For some people posting too much content, even when the content is good, can be considered spam
You can implement gradual moderation like email verification, CAPTCHA, and post approval for new users. For example, you can require new members to complete a short introductory post before they gain full posting privileges, deterring spammers while welcoming genuine members.