How can I distinguish between bots and real users on Product Hunt?

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Martin Maričák · Accepted Answer

@hamza_afzal_butt @abhra_ch That's what I've came here to say. 😅 Many people on PH overdo it with "help".

It's like they turned the table and now they help AI models, instead of AI models helping them. 🤦‍♂️

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In what setting? I'm a online player, so we have bot's in game ;-) They shoot like sh***t. So on social platform, they comment like sh** i guess?

Abhra Ch. · Answer

@hamza_afzal_butt So do I. 😅🙈 I guess completely irrelevant, repetitive comments might be the distinguishing feature.

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if profiles have complete information and a history of meaningful interactions. Real users usually have more detailed profiles and diverse posts.

Hamza Afzal Butt · Answer

@abhra_ch Yeah that's the point 😂 Even sometimes I also use it to fine-tune the sentences 😅

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users engage in discussions and provide feedback, while bots might just drop generic comments.

Dailie Mill · Answer

I agree with Pete here.

Could you provide a little more context?

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Real users often have more varied interaction patterns. If you notice repetitive, predictable behavior, it could be a bot. Genuine users usually engage in diverse way's

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Bots usually have consistent and very quick response times, while real users might have more varied timings due to their different schedules and habits

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Bots usually have consistent and very quick response times, while real users might have more varied timings due to their different schedules and habits

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Look at the IP addresses of your users. If you see many interactions coming from the same IP or unusual patterns, it might be a sign of bot activity

Abhra Ch. · Answer

@hamza_afzal_butt @martinmaricak 😅😂 Very True.

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Distinguishing bots from real users on Product Hunt can be trickier than teaching a cat to fetch! Look out for consistent engagement patterns, account creation dates, and unexpected bursts of activity to spot those sneaky bots in action.

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Bots often have unusual activity patterns, like posting at odd hours or having very repetitive comments.

How can I distinguish between bots and real users on Product Hunt?

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