how to beat repost bots?
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Teste_fantasma
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Yeah, those bots are relentless lol. I had the same issue with RepostSleuthBot and MAGIC_EYE_BOT nuking my posts every time. What helped for me was making small edits to the videos — like trimming a second off, changing the aspect ratio a bit, or adding a really subtle filter or border. Just enough to throw off whatever detection they’re using.
Also, try reposting in smaller subs first instead of going straight to the big ones. If it sticks there, it’s less likely to trigger anything when you scale it.
I’ve got a batch of like 40-50 videos too, so I started running them through HandBrake to reset the metadata and tweak a few things automatically. Way less headaches now.
Also, try reposting in smaller subs first instead of going straight to the big ones. If it sticks there, it’s less likely to trigger anything when you scale it.
I’ve got a batch of like 40-50 videos too, so I started running them through HandBrake to reset the metadata and tweak a few things automatically. Way less headaches now.
do you think a watermark would be a big enough change?
Teste_fantasma
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Yeah, a watermark can help, but on its own it might not be enough — especially if the bot is using frame hashing or audio fingerprinting to detect reposts. If you’re going that route, make sure the watermark isn’t just a transparent logo in the corner; try something dynamic or animated, even if it’s subtle.
That said, combining a small watermark with a few other tweaks (like trimming, slight zoom, color shift, or metadata wipe via HandBrake) usually gives you a better shot at dodging detection. Think of it like layering small changes to fly under the radar.
Want help building an automated pipeline to batch-edit your videos with stuff like this?
sure but I dont really have any idea on this stuff
Teste_fantasma
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No worries man, it’s not as complicated as it sounds once you get a feel for it. I can help you set up a basic pipeline using HandBrake CLI or FFMPEG to batch-edit your videos. You just point it to a folder, and it’ll automatically trim, add a watermark, tweak colors a bit, and strip metadata. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just enough to confuse the bots. If you’re down, I’ll throw together a simple guide you can follow in like 10–15 minutes.
Fallon Desi1
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Trim, crop, or zoom the video.
Add filters, overlays, or text captions.
Change the speed by ~3–5%.
Frame Interference
Add one or two frames at the beginning or end.
Alter brightness/contrast slightly.
Flip horizontally (though some bots catch this now).
Use Re-Encoding Tools
Re-render the video using tools like HandBrake or FFMPEG with compression tweaks.
Change resolution/aspect ratio slightly.
Make Unique Variants
Create a new intro or reaction.
Edit in commentary (turn it into a “reaction video” or “meme review” type).
sure I would love to learn, I tried handbrake and added a boarder last night
magic eye does video thumb nails from what I learnt
Ven_doora
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If you're referring to RepostSleuthBot and MAGIC_EYE_BOT on platforms like Reddit, these are automated bots that detect reposted or AI-generated content, often flagging and reporting it for removal. Don’t just reupload popular videos unchanged. Don’t try to "trick" the bots by spamming slight edits.
Create original or substantially modified content. Use different thumbnails and metadata (for sites that use them).
LebronMessi
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A lot of great advice on here, there's a lot of free tools here on BHW that do this if you look thoroughly.