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    Too many bots in the Discussions?

    Namrata Arya
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    Have you guys noticed too? They’re usually the first to comment. The comment is usually just paraphrasing the actual topic. They’re substance-less and nonsensical. Been seeing a rise in these kind of accounts off late. PH Team hope you’re listening

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    André J
    Hit the report button in their profile. It's the only way.
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    Dana Rudenko
    Snov.io
    Snov.io
    Yes! Unless the team does something about it I really don't see any point in Discussions. Just a stream of empty bot-filled topics, no moderation or anything. Hoping this is just a "beta" (they've released of a bunch of new raw-ish features recently) and they're watching what sticks.
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    Artwork Flow
    Artwork Flow
    Just started noticing this (and there was a question of how do you use AI, for which such a rephrased answer was in the discussion ::sweat_smile:). Not sure who is benefiting from this though.
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    Namrata Arya
    Namify
    @rakesh1 my theory is that they’re trying to pose as genuine users in order to fool the PH algorithm. Upvotes from these accounts are then being sold as a black hat way to game the rankings
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    Cyril Gupta
    CloudFunnels AI
    CloudFunnels AI
    Not just that... If the PH team is listening they will notice a lot of issues in many places. There are groups right now to generate votes for launches and 'consultants'... Who organize cliques. This is not what ProductHunt's vision is for sure.
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    Wylo
    Glad it wasn't just me! Even more glad that someone pointed it out! 😅
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