60second limit between reporting posts

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In summary, the 60 second limit between reporting posts is in place to prevent spam or abuse of the reporting system. It benefits the reporting process by maintaining its integrity and preventing it from being overwhelmed with duplicate reports. In most cases, the limit cannot be bypassed, but there may be certain exceptions for moderators or administrators. The 60 second limit strikes a balance between allowing timely reporting and preventing spam, and there may be limited exceptions for urgent or severe violations.
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"Forum requires you to wait 60 seconds between reporting posts"
If somebody spams the forum it is likely that they are going to post more than one message is there really a problem in me reporting all of them? - I suppose that the moderator will delete all the posts by that user anyway.
 
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One is enough; no need to report them all. Whenever we see obvious spam, we delete all of their posts.
 

What is the purpose of a 60 second limit between reporting posts?

The 60 second limit between reporting posts is a measure put in place to prevent spam or abuse of the reporting system. It ensures that users cannot repeatedly report the same post within a short period of time, giving moderators time to review and address the reported content.

How does the 60 second limit benefit the reporting process?

The 60 second limit helps to maintain the integrity of the reporting system and prevents it from being overwhelmed with multiple reports for the same post. This allows moderators to efficiently and effectively address reported content without being bombarded with duplicate reports.

Can the 60 second limit be bypassed?

In most cases, the 60 second limit cannot be bypassed. However, there may be certain exceptions for moderators or administrators who may have the ability to override the limit in certain situations. Overall, the limit is in place to maintain the fairness and accuracy of the reporting system.

Why is there a 60 second limit and not a longer or shorter one?

The 60 second limit is a balance between allowing users to report posts in a timely manner and preventing the system from being spammed. It is a reasonable amount of time for users to decide if a post should be reported and for moderators to receive and address the report. A longer limit may delay the reporting process, while a shorter one may not give enough time for consideration.

Are there any exceptions to the 60 second limit?

The 60 second limit applies to all users in general. However, there may be certain exceptions for moderators or administrators who may need to report a post multiple times in a short period of time in order to address urgent or severe violations. These exceptions are usually limited and monitored to prevent misuse of the reporting system.

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