What is AutoMod?
AutoMod is an automated moderation system designed to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment in our community. It monitors user activities and enforces rules to prevent abuse, spam, and unfair behavior, ensuring that everyone can participate without disruption.
What Does AutoMod Monitor?
AutoMod tracks specific actions that could violate rules or disrupt the community. Below is what it watches for and how it responds:
1. Multiple Account Creations
- What it detects: Attempts to create multiple accounts from the same IP address in a short time frame, which may indicate efforts to bypass rules or spam the system.
- What AutoMod does: Temporarily blocks the IP address from creating new accounts and notifies moderators for review.
2. Message Spam
- What it detects: Excessive message posting in a short period, which can disrupt conversations.
- What AutoMod does: Temporarily mutes the user to stop further spam, with longer mutes possible for newer accounts.
3. Failed Login Attempts
- What it detects: Repeated unsuccessful login attempts from the same IP address, potentially signaling an attempt to access someone else’s account.
- What AutoMod does: Temporarily locks the IP address out of the login system to enhance security.
4. Large Token Transfers
- What it detects: Unusual or large transfers of tokens (our community’s currency), especially from new accounts, which might suggest exploitative behavior.
- What AutoMod does: Blocks transfers exceeding set limits to prevent abuse.
5. Suspicious Behavior
- What it detects: Activity patterns that suggest rule-breaking or exploitation, such as rapid token transfers or other irregular actions.
- What AutoMod does: Halts further actions and alerts moderators for investigation.
How Does AutoMod Respond?
When AutoMod identifies problematic behavior, it takes immediate action, which may include:
- Blocking IP addresses from creating new accounts.
- Muting users who spam messages.
- Locking out IP addresses after excessive failed login attempts.
- Preventing large or suspicious token transfers.
- Stopping exploitative actions.
AutoMod also notifies moderators via Discord when it takes significant steps or detects unusual activity, enabling prompt human oversight.
Why is AutoMod Important?
AutoMod contributes to a positive community experience by:
- Preventing disruptions: Stops spam and abuse before they impact others.
- Protecting accounts: Reduces the risk of unauthorized access.
- Ensuring fairness: Limits exploitative practices, particularly with tokens.
- Supporting moderators: Automates routine tasks, allowing moderators to address more complex issues.
Moderators can customize AutoMod’s settings, such as action thresholds or restriction durations, to meet the community’s needs.
Summary
AutoMod is essential for upholding community standards by automatically detecting and addressing rule violations. It enhances security, supports human moderators, and ensures a fair and enjoyable experience for all users.