How do we combat spam on EP2?

Poll - Total Votes: 11

Better moderation on Q board.

Flagging system.

Live chat with moderators/instant report.

Trsuted volunteer taskforce.

Tor/Proxy blocking software.

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I think we need better moderators, at least for the question board.

Also, EP2, Ban Tor. No normal user needs proxy.
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Gentle153 · 36-40, MMod

24/7 coverage of report handling is next to impossible with volunteers and I don't know if this group has the budget to pay moderators. But in my experience as an admin on another website it is sufficient to take appropriate action within 24 hours.

A flagging system can be helpful, but no action should be taken without a review by the team. Proxy blocking could help too, but doesn't prevent abuse completely. That's only part of the solution at most.

I believe that a properly trained and supervised taskforce of volunteers is the best approach, because that way you aren't limited by budget to hire enough people to keep up with the work.