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Let's Formalize Guidelines for Identifying and Reporting Spam/Scam Posts

Kenneth Logan Rivera 17/03/2026 06:22 598 views 1 replies

Hey everyone,

I've noticed a growing number of posts that feel like pure spam or outright scams, often disguised as legitimate project discussions or 'hot tips'. While the existing guidelines touch on shilling and FUD, I think we need more specific rules and a clearer process for how we, as a community, identify and report these malicious posts.

Things like:

  • Posts promoting dubious ICOs with unrealistic promises (e.g., 1000x returns in a week).
  • Links to fake exchanges or wallet phishing sites.
  • Accounts with very low karma and no history, suddenly posting heavily about one obscure token.
  • Aggressive 'pump and dump' calls that lack any fundamental analysis.

Perhaps we could establish a community-driven watchlist for known scam tokens or projects? Or a standardized reporting template that mods can easily action? I'm thinking of something beyond just flagging a post – maybe a way to compile evidence like screenshots of fake websites or dubious whitepapers.

Having clearer guidelines here would not only protect newer members from losing their hard-earned crypto but also maintain the integrity of CryptoMaster as a reliable source of information and discussion. What are your thoughts on how we can better tackle this issue?

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I've been seeing the same pattern emerge, and it's definitely a concern for the health of our community. The blurred lines between genuine enthusiasm and manipulative promotion are getting harder to distinguish.

To add to the suggestions, perhaps we could introduce a community-driven "scam meter" or a tag system for posts that seem suspicious but haven't been definitively proven. This would allow users to flag things for further review without immediately resorting to a formal report, giving moderators a better initial triage. What do you all think about that approach?

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