Be Warned with abusing the new UX here

I will keep this short. not even going to bother with images, just a link and a section for you to take note of which is a must read.

Since the new UX came to light there was a great joy with what WA has given us. It is a fantastic move forward for us all.

However, with the positives also comes the negatives, and that is the abuse of the system, particularly with mass and excessive likes.

It is one thing to like a comment someone has made which is great as part of your appreciation to the person(s) involved, but it is another to go overboard in not only liking excessively on the same post to a member but also going to older posts doing the same there.

I have had at least 4 members, some are starters, some are paid members in going overboard, most likely with the thought that they will increase their ranking with the points system and along with the idea to increase their monthly earnings.

Sure, at the start you will see your points increase along with the earnings for the month, but with that it can also be taken away from you very quickly if abused to the point ,it you can even get banned totally, so don't do it.

If it fine to like a comment and better still add value to the like with a positive and sensible comment as well one that adds value. None of this "great post" crap comment.

Make sure you mean it what you write in your comments and do so the right way and not abuse it as some are starting to do just for the sake of earning points and money along the way.

Last night I went to bed woke up in the morning and found over 50 likes from just 1 members and many more for some others.

All they were was a like, no comment and even going back a few months not just to posts created but more on comments I made to others. Was that necessary? No it wasn't it was abuse of the system.

So now I will give you this mainly for starter the official rules of WA along with a very important section that came with the new UX

Here is the official rules or WA

https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/kyle/blog/official-posting-rules-at-wealthy-affiliate

Now with the New UX there are also rules in place you cane find them by clicking leaderboard then click how it works.

This will give you information on the points system and in this case the section on abuse of the systme

I will only give you the last section the rest before that you can take time to look and read yourself.

Fraud Prevention and Spam Controls

We aim to ensure a fair and rewarding environment for all members. Below are measures in place to prevent fraud and spam.

Fraud Detection and Prevention

• Like Pattern Detection: Accounts that show unusual like patterns (e.g., like-for-like exchanges or excessive liking from the same user) will be flagged.
• Content Quality Analysis: Repeated low-effort or generic comments (e.g., 'Great post!') may result in points being revoked.
• Suspicious Activity Review: Accounts with abnormal activity (e.g., spamming replies, mass-liking) will be paused for review.

Consequences of Fraud or Spam

Infraction

Action Taken

Excessive low-quality comments

Points revoked; warning issued.

Like-for-like exchanges

Temporary suspension of points for likes.

Repeated infractions or spam

Account placed in cooldown mode for 24–72 hours.

Severe or ongoing abuse

Permanent points restriction or account ban.

Now you have it there is no excuse for spamming, or abusing the points and money earnings here in WA.

This will not be tolerated and will be reported, which I have already sent to Kyle to have a look at.

For those that are truly genuine I thank you personally

For those that want to try to game the system and keep trying this is not the place for you go elsewhere you are not needed.

I make no apologies to those people

End of Rant