Abuse controls

Blocked link domains, rate limits and disposable email domains for Reader, Studio and the apps. Changes apply within a minute and need step-up and a reason.

All changes

Blocked link domains

38 domains · links in takes, comments, bios and Studio drafts

Blocked. Expands to free-xp-boost.example/claim, which matches a blocked domain (Scam). Posts with this link are held, not published.

	Reason	Applies to
reprogram-login.example	PhishingCopies the Reprogram sign-in page	Everyone	214	26 SepNadia Haddad
free-xp-boost.example	ScamPromises XP and streak restores for a sign-in	Everyone	1,036	21 SepLena Park
quizanswers-leak.example	Spam networkPosts daily challenge answers under every take	Everyone	402	18 SepLena Park
short-redirect.example	EvasionShortener used to hide blocked links · expand and recheck	Everyone	51	9 SepNadia Haddad
cheap-followers.example	SpamSells followers and fake reactions	Everyone	88	30 AugLena Park
casino-bonus.example	GamblingAllowed for adults when relevant, never shown to teens	Teens only	17	12 AugNadia Haddad
driveby-download.example	MalwareFlagged by the URL reputation check	Everyone	6	4 AugSystem

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Disposable email domains

Domains on the list4,812Synced 27 Sep from [LIST SOURCE]

Sign-ups stopped · 7 days1,1423.1% of sign-up attempts

When a sign-up email matchesAsk for a different email"This email service deletes messages, so we couldn't reach you. Use another address."Allow with new-account limits for 30 daysCan learn, can't post takes until the email is changed

On the list · from synced source · 0 existing accounts use it

Added by staff

tempinbox-now.example27 Sep · Nadia Haddadburnmail-xyz.example26 Sep · Nadia Haddadquickdrop-mail.example19 Sep · Ana Silva

Exceptions

Always allowed, even if the source lists them

alumni.[UNIVERSITY].ac.ukForwarding address, not disposable · support ticket from 3 learners

Rate limits

Current values in production. Teens and new accounts (first 7 days) get their own limits. Reporting is never limited below 10 a day.

Expand	Limit	Counted per	Adults	New accounts	Hit it · 24 h	Last changed
	auth.signinSign-in attempts	IP address			1,204	11 Jun · Jo Kim
	auth.signupNew accounts	IP address		—	88	11 Jun · Jo Kim
	take.createTakes	Account			12	2 Jul · Jo Kim
	comment.createReplies and comments	Account			2,318	Today 09:40
Change history 28 Sep 09:40New accounts 20 per hour → 10 per hour · Nadia Haddad"Spam wave from accounts under 3 days old, 26–28 Sep. Review on 5 Oct." 2 Jul 14:12Teens 60 per hour → 30 per hour · Jo Kim"Teen defaults review with Community team." 11 Jun 10:00Limit created: 60 / 60 / 20 per hour · Jo Kim"Launch defaults." Accounts that hit this limit, per day 22 Sep25Today · after change 91% of today's hits are accounts under 3 days old. Established accounts are not affected.
	follow.createFollowsEdited	Account	Adults, follows per dayper day		97	was 200 · 11 Jun
	password.resetReset emails	Account			41	11 Jun · Jo Kim
	report.createReports	Account			3	11 Jun · Jo Kim

1 unsaved changefollow.create adults 200 → 100 per dayReason