How to stop spammers on Sngine or Wowonder

Spam is a constant problem on Sngine and WoWondee Social Networs, with spammers flooding platforms with fake posts, promotions, and irrelevant content. To tackle this, here’s an effective anti-spam strategy you can implement. This approach not only reduces spam but also encourages genuine engagement from your users.

Let’s break it down.

The Concept: Permission-Based Posting

When new users sign up, they start with limited permissions:

1. No ability to post blogs or group content.

2. No ability to make posts on their timeline.

3. They can only comment and like existing posts.

This means spammers can’t flood the platform with unwanted content immediately. Instead, they have to engage with existing posts through comments and likes.

The Upgrade System

To gain posting privileges, users must:

1. Earn Activity Points: Engage with the platform by liking, commenting, or participating in allowed activities. Once they’ve earned enough points, they can upgrade to a basic posting pack.

2. Purchase a $1 Pack: Users who don’t want to wait can skip the points system and buy a $1 pack to unlock posting abilities.

Why This Works

1. Spammers Avoid Costs: Most spammers rely on creating free accounts to post their content. Charging even a small amount, like $1, discourages them from proceeding.

2. Time Investment: If spammers choose to go the activity points route, they’ll have to invest significant time liking and commenting before earning enough credits. Most won’t bother.

3. Quality Users: Genuine users who engage with the platform are more likely to invest either their time or money to participate. This filters out low-effort accounts.

Adding Flexibility: User Packs

Create customizable packs that allow users to unlock more features as they engage with the platform. For example:

Starter Pack ($1): Unlock basic posting features like group posts or timeline updates.

Advanced Pack ($5): Access premium features like creating blogs, uploading videos, or starting group discussions.

Pro Pack ($10+): For power users who want unrestricted access to all features.

This tiered system lets you monetize the platform while providing users with clear value for their investment.

The Benefits

Spam-Free Environment: By limiting immediate posting privileges, spammers lose their ability to flood the platform.

Encourages Genuine Engagement: Users are incentivized to interact with the platform rather than just post and leave.

Generates Revenue: Even a small fee like $1 adds up, especially if you have a large user base.

Customizable Experience: Packs allow users to choose how they want to interact with the platform.

This system is simple yet effective. It puts the power back in your hands by filtering out spammers while encouraging real engagement. With permission-based posting and low-cost upgrades, you’ll create a cleaner, more authentic community. Spammers won’t have the patience or willingness to stick around, but real users will.

Try it out—your users (and your platform) will thank you!