Why are spam posts still getting through my moderation rules?

Spam can still get through moderation rules for a few common reasons:

1. Rules are too narrow

   • Spam posts often vary wording, links, formatting, or language to avoid exact-match filters.

2. False negatives from keyword-based filtering

   • If your moderation relies on specific terms, spammers may use misspellings, symbols, images, or obfuscation.

3. Rules conflict or are ordered poorly

   • A broad allow rule may run before a stricter spam rule, letting posts pass.

4. Thresholds are too lenient

   • If a scoring system is used, the spam content may not exceed the block threshold.

5. New spam patterns aren’t covered

   • Spammers adapt quickly; your rules may not include the latest tactics.

6. Bypassing via attachments or links

   • Spam may be hidden in images, URL shorteners, or external links that your rules don’t inspect deeply.

7. Moderation only checks part of the content

   • Titles, comments, body text, usernames, or metadata might not all be scanned.

8. Human review or delayed enforcement

   • If some posts are queued for review, spam can appear briefly before being removed.

If you want, I can help you troubleshoot this more specifically. For example, I can help you:

• audit your current moderation rules,
• identify likely bypasses,
• or design a stronger spam-detection rule set.

If you paste the rules or describe the platform, I can be more precise.