Spam trap
A channel nobody should write in. Spam bots post everywhere – and get punished for it automatically.
Spam trap
Vulpo
VulpoA channel nobody should write in. Spam bots post everywhere – and get punished for it automatically.
- This module stores data in Vulpo's database.
- This module has 8 settings in the dashboard.
- This module is free – Vulpo has no premium.
Features
- A channel nobody should write in – spam bots walk into it.
- Punishment: timeout, kick, softban or ban; messages are deleted.
- Exempt roles for your team.
Furniture
- Open Spam trap, turn it on and click Set up channel.
Use
- Vulpo shows a notice in the channel and counts how many bots were caught.
Configuration
You find these settings in the dashboard under Spam trap.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Spam trap active | – |
| Trap channel | Easiest with “Create channel” below – Vulpo creates it at the very top and posts the notice. |
| What happens to people who write there? | Softban = ban and immediately unban: all of the person's spam messages are deleted, but they can come back with a new invite. Warnings count towards the automatic punishments in Automod. Softban (remove + delete messages)BanKickTimeoutWarning (warn system)Only delete the message |
| Timeout duration | – 10 minutes1 hour6 hours1 day7 days28 days |
| Delete messages (softban & ban) | Deletes the person's messages in all channels – handy, because spam bots usually post everywhere at once. None (softban: last hour)Last hourLast 24 hoursLast 7 days |
| Exempt roles | Anyone who can manage messages or is an admin is never punished anyway. |
| Notice title | – |
| Notice text | Leave empty = default text matching the chosen punishment. |
Troubleshooting
A real member was punished.
Choose timeout instead of ban and make the notice clear.
Stored data
For this module Vulpo stores:
- Number of caught accounts
More in the privacy policy.
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