Reddit roundup: bot accounts in crowdfunding communities

Scam & Risk Alerts · PledgeRadar Editorial ·

u/FastAmphibian9088 noticed formulaic comments from accounts only hours old, inviting people into private messages. Others agreed it's widespread.

What Reddit users said

u/indyjoe on Reddit

Would like minimum karma and account-age requirements for posting, which would cut down most of it.

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u/screendrain on Reddit

Says it's common across many subreddits now.

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u/Firm_Distribution999 on Reddit

Also sees accounts praising a particular tool as part of the same pattern.

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u/_s__g__h_ on Reddit

Joked that at least you get chatbot-style answers instantly.

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u/Round_Nothing4840 on Reddit

Pushed back on assuming AI at first sight.

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Source: There seem to be a lot of bots around here… (r/kickstarter)

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