Trust Score System
User reputation system (0-100) that reduces spam and rewards good behavior.
Overview
Each user has a trust score affecting how their content is moderated.
Default score: 50 points (new users)
How Trust Scores Work
Increasing Trust
- Approved comments: +2 points
- Helpful feature requests: +5 points
- False spam flag (admin approved): +5 points
- Long-term good behavior
Decreasing Trust
- Confirmed spam: -10 points
- Deleted comments: -5 points
- Repeated violations
Trust-Based Moderation
High Trust (70-100):
- Auto-approved comments
- Bypass moderation
- Higher visibility
Medium (40-69):
- Standard moderation
- Normal permissions
Low (0-39):
- Manual approval required
- Increased scrutiny
- Rate limiting
Configuration
Settings → Spam Settings:
- Toggle Enable Trust System
- Configure thresholds
- Set auto-actions
View scores: Admin → Users → Trust Score column
Best Practices
- Enable for high-traffic sites
- Monitor score distribution
- Manually adjust unfair penalties
- Combine with AI spam detection