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[META] Ad spam is going around. If you see any, DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS. Instead downvote, comment, and report.
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I spotted a number of recent ad revenue generating spam posts on some r4r-type subs recently. I reported them all and commented on 3, 2 in /r/ForeverAloneDating and 1 in /r/MakeNewFriendsHere. Links:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ForeverAloneDating/comments/3f50vs/19_f4m_usa_looking_for_a_nice_guy_to_chat/

https://www.reddit.com/r/ForeverAloneDating/comments/3ewdnh/21_f4m_usa_been_a_crazy_week_looking_for_a_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/MakeNewFriendsHere/comments/3f0ejc/22_f4m_from_the_usa_looking_for_snail_mail_pen/

[SCREENSHOT]

This spam is bad because:

  • The posts are not real. They are a waste of the community's time.

  • They are generating ad revenue for themselves using a free medium. I guess that really only matters if you're ethically opposed to that kind of behavior.

  • Linked website may contain viruses or some such malicious mechanism.

If you ever encounter a post like this:

DO NOT CLICK THE LINK

Instead you need to:

  • Downvote to lower visibility.

  • Leave a comment to warn others.

  • Report as spam.

  • You also have the option of PMing the mods to expedite the removal process. If you do, make sure to link the post.

[INSTRUCTION]


EDIT: I'm all stickie now! :O

Shameless plug: /r/textfriends, /r/r4rmidwest, /r/RandomActsOfMakingOut, /r/DrawingPrompts

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