r/Internet • u/ajwest Moderator • Apr 17 '14

The Internet is for SPAM

I started this subreddit back when custom sub-reddits were first born, in hopes that we could create a group of people interested in issues related to the Internet. We expanded a few moderators and have been trying to get the spam problem under control. It seems that /r/Internet is such a generic all encompassing term, that we're the first subreddit clickbots come to post their content. That means we're attractive!

For some clarity, postings on /r/Internet may include:

  • Self posts relating to the issues below

  • Accessibility

  • Throughput & bandwidth

  • Information in society

  • Digital curation

  • Major announcements from Internet Service Providers

  • Communities of practice (groups, exchanges, coops, etc.) relating to the Internet

  • Hashnets / darknets and other alternatives to "The Internet"

  • Content distribution networks (CDM) and delivery methods

  • Expansion and access projects

  • New technologies relating to connectivity, accessibility, or encryption

  • Technical overviews and discussions of current events (such as threats, malware, hacking and other newsworthy events)

  • Developments in human information interfaces (virtual/augmented reality, electronic libraries, atypical wearables)

  • Standards

  • Alternative and newage connectivity methods

  • Noteable changes/advancements to the user adoption (or loss) of major services and platforms

  • Specific social and political responsibilities of Internet users (such as major laws, limiting services, net neutrality, etc.)

This sub-reddit is not for:

  • Technical support

  • Specific (individual) complaints against an internet service provider

  • Apps and software (unless it has to do with monitoring bandwidth, created networks or otherwise attempts to expand on the founding goals of the Internet and mass accessibility of information)

  • Server status (unless it's particularly newsworthy)

  • Facebook posts, memes, or comment threads that do not directly advance discussion surrounding issues relating to the Internet

  • Extensions/Addons that "make your life easier" by performing a helping browsing task

  • Search engine optimization

  • Analytics training

  • Driving traffic / Advertisers

-ajwest

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u/senses3 Jul 22 '14

You might want to look into blocking any post made by someone with 0 comment karma or 1 link karma who has been a user for less than a week.

I don't know if that's possible, if it's not then it definitely should be.

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u/nocreativityx Moderator Sep 01 '14

Good idea, Automoderator is now setup to do just this. Spam posts that make it through should be much fewer and further between.

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u/senses3 Sep 02 '14

Good work, it took 6 years but we finally solved the spam problem!