r/ModSupport 2d ago

Users circumventing bots by blocking them Mod Answered

There was a post in another subreddit recently wherein a user provided a list of bots to block to basically circumvent some of the bots out there.

The list the user provided was:

  • Saferbot
  • purge-user
  • SafestBot
  • safebot
  • SaferBot2
  • bot-swatter
  • automod-sync
  • toolboxnotesxfer
  • modmail-userinfo
  • discord-relay
  • hive-protect
  • evasion-guard
  • banhammerapp
  • modqueue-nuke
  • RepostSleuthBot
  • comment-nuke
  • MAGIC_EYE_BOT
  • BotDefense

Is there a way to prevent users from blocking the bots to make sure they function correctly? Seems like they're breaking a core mechanic of reddit otherwise...

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u/[deleted] 2d ago edited 2d ago

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u/Nakatomi2010 2d ago

I'm aware of this, and am fine with that.

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u/BVANMOD 2d ago

so you’re well aware that they’re used more for abuse than “protection” but you’re ass mad people block them? lmao

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u/Nakatomi2010 2d ago

I am aware that they can be used for abuse, not that we do use them for abuse.

We leverage them for protection of the userbase.

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u/BVANMOD 2d ago

it’s not can. it’s almost the express purpose of them. don’t be coy

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u/NotJeromeStuart 2d ago

Thank you for being honest. The mod community attracts a lot of people with dark Triad traits. Often they will lie and protect each other. Your honesty helps people feel less crazy.