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How do you keep people from "gaming" your vote system?

• lakshikag 2y ago
  Right now, I’ve limited votes to two per day per user to help keep things fair and prevent anyone from skewing the results. I’m also thinking about adding stronger user verification to cut down on fake accounts, but I’m still brainstorming on the best way to do that. On top of that, I’ve made sure to display voting data transparently on the product pages, so everyone can see which products are getting the most genuine support. I’m always open to any suggestions or feedback on how to improve as this grow!
  • Over2Chars 2y ago
    A small cost can reduce fake accounts. You could charge a $1 and then credit them with 10 votes for 10c. If people want the game the system they pay you. Legitimate users would likely be ok with a 10 cents charge per vote.
    • lakshikag 2y ago
      Thanks for the suggestion! Charging a small fee to reduce fake accounts is an interesting idea. But the big question is whether enough users would actually be willing to pay, especially for something like voting. I’d need to weigh whether this fee could impact the user experience or the overall growth of the platform. It’s definitely something to consider as I continue to refine the system though—thanks again for the input :)
      • Over2Chars 2y ago
        If your voting is gamed, then there is no trust in your system. Good luck.