Bots Spammed My ProductHunt Launch–Is This Fair?
I launched a project on Product Hunt yesterday—something I've been working on for quite some time. Initially, I was thrilled to see the comments rolling in, thinking that people were genuinely interested in what I’d created.
However, it didn’t take long before I noticed something strange. The names and profile pictures of the commenters started to look suspiciously similar. After seeing this happen repeatedly, I decided to check a few profiles, and it became clear that they weren’t real users.
It seems that bots were not only commenting but also upvoting my launch, which really undermined the fairness of the platform. This has made me question the integrity of the results and the impact it has on genuine creators.
I'm curious—has anyone else here experienced something similar? What can we do to address this issue and ensure a more transparent and fair environment for all creators? I’d appreciate any insights or suggestions.