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I don't think some of the products are getting organic upvotes or comments. There are paid services.

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I've seen couple of products that got upvotes very quickly and lose it instantly. There is a system where Product Hunt can detect bots but I am not sure if it is good enough to detect all available paid services. There are lots of upvote services that say it is legit and undetectable. I am curious about your thoughts on this because it feels like the competition is not fair with these circumstances.

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Ioan Ivanov
You are right. Product Hunt should do more for detecting and mitigating suspicious or paid engagement. Also, Product Hunt community should be encouraged to report any activities that seem dubious and should take action against accounts or products engaging in fraudulent activities in order to to keep the platform fair and trustworthy for all users and creators.
Narendra Solanki
I completely resonate with your observations. The very essence of platforms like Product Hunt is to discover genuine innovations and provide a level playing field for creators. If there's even a hint of manipulated upvotes, it undermines the community's trust. While it's challenging to detect every bot or paid service, I hope Product Hunt continually refines its detection mechanisms. Authenticity should always be at the forefront, ensuring deserving products get the spotlight they truly merit. The community's role is crucial too, in reporting suspicious activities and upholding the platform's integrity.
@narendra_solanki Even if I reported, unfortunately, there were no actions taken by Product Hunt. I really don't know what else I can do.