Current Situation / Problem

One of the anti-spam measures in this sub is Donut-Bot which removes text based submissions of fewer than 200 words.

While Donut-Bot has been effective at filtering low-effort content, the current 200-word minimum also presents a high barrier for new users who want to engage in the sub.

Solution

Reduce the word count threshold for Donut-Bot from 200 words to 100 words for text based submissions.

This will aim to improve new user engagement within r/EthTrader and provide more of a stepping stone into the sub.

Discussion and text based posts are still expected to meet the existing 200 word standard, but falling a few words short will still allow the post to be submitted.

Regarding DONUT Rewards, posts meeting the existing 200-word requirement would qualify for full rewards multiplier flairs (Discussion, Technicals, Sentiment, etc), preserving content quality and protecting the DONUT distribution model.

For those submissions with less than 200 words, the combination of the 'Self Story', 'Question' and the recently implemented 'Shitpost' flair, will be utilized relative to the content of the submission.

Content that breaks the r/EthTrader rules would still be removed as usual.

Advantages

• Easier onboarding and engagement for new users
• Maintains existing DONUT reward economics

Disadvantages

• Could lead to a slight decrease average content standards
• Increased manual moderation

Conclusion

Reducing Donut-Bot removal threshold to 100 words improves accessibility for new users while preserving the existing 200-word requirement for reward eligibility. This provides a more welcoming entry point into r/EthTrader without impacting DONUT rewards or multiplier mechanics.