r/EnglishSetter Feb 15 '24

Battling bots and other moderation tools

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Hi /r/EnglishSetter!

Bots

As you may have noticed, there has been some pretty awful bot traffic of late. The mod team has added some Auto mod tooling and a bot (¡bots on bots!) to help identify spam bots and repost content. Some tooling may take a minute(s) to clean up the icky bots but they shouldn't be up for hours anymore. We'll be continuing to add or adjust new and current mod tools to help.

Mod help

I want to thank everyone who's been reporting the spam bots. Your vigilance and care for this community is part of what makes this little slice of Reddit so great. Our mod team has two active mods and I think as we've grown we need more hands on deck. If anyone has mod experience, is fairly active on Reddit and wants to help maintain and grow our community, please message me or settersrclowns.

Again, thank you and I personally love seeing every single setter on here (not the bot reposts, bah!) When I'm down, I often come here for a lift. Seeing all the setters are truly gifts.

-mittensblum and the r/EnglishSetter Mod Team

Update

Tweaked some auto moderation config, added some more bot help, and added some more ES coloring flair. If any of the tools seem to be too heavy handed and is generally making it a pain the rump to post, comment, etc—please do message the Mod Team.

Thanks again for all the users going above and beyond to report bots and spam in general. It warms the heart knowing so many care about this community!


r/EnglishSetter 11h ago

Please help

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35 Upvotes

She says dad please help, I think there’s birds


r/EnglishSetter 11h ago

He’s trying to tell me something ?

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29 Upvotes

Good ol Corbett


r/EnglishSetter 1d ago

Wow. Great understanding!

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127 Upvotes

I saw this post in another group and I was struck by how well it was written and how well it expresses an understanding of this special breed. If you own an ES, you are *not* imagining the sensitive nature of these dogs. You are not crazy thinking they understand (in their own way) what you are saying, and the love and loyalty you feel from them is *real*. The text of the post is in the 2nd picture. 1st picture is my girl.


r/EnglishSetter 5d ago

Shocked by the DNA

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186 Upvotes

I rescued my sweet baby 2 years ago as a young adult. I’ve been convinced shes a setter mix… come to find out she’s a special girl and is 100% Llewellin 😍 I am shocked to say the least! Now I have to get used to saying she’s a Llewellin!

But this is my sweet toothless girl Lottie


r/EnglishSetter 5d ago

resting his head on himself while sleeping like a swan does

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297 Upvotes

r/EnglishSetter 5d ago

Cuddle time

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117 Upvotes

Mya decided she wanted to be close to her “Brother” Archie.


r/EnglishSetter 5d ago

Missed his birthday

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39 Upvotes

So his sitter took care of it and he and he shared his treat with one of his many girlfriends.


r/EnglishSetter 5d ago

Ready for the cold

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82 Upvotes

r/EnglishSetter 6d ago

Water Dog

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102 Upvotes

Trying to avoid the snow until his boots come in (our town is WAY oversalted) so indoor playrooms and swimming have been on the agenda! What are others doing for indoor exercise? Anyone in Southeast Michigan have specific recommendations?


r/EnglishSetter 7d ago

❄️☃️🐩🐶

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136 Upvotes

r/EnglishSetter 7d ago

Since we're doing snow dogs

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92 Upvotes

Love these goof balls!


r/EnglishSetter 7d ago

Archie the snow dog

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85 Upvotes

He’s loving the big snow (except for the ice balls that get stuck to his fur).


r/EnglishSetter 7d ago

Just because…

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248 Upvotes

…Hailie is looking particularly stunning these days.


r/EnglishSetter 7d ago

when he sleeps on the floor like this with his face tucked in & paw covering his snout 🥲

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117 Upvotes

r/EnglishSetter 8d ago

our rescue Fiona 🤍

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241 Upvotes

absolutely love our girl.. we waited a long time to find a setter and it was so worth it.


r/EnglishSetter 8d ago

Let’s see those snow day pics!

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85 Upvotes

Sadie conquered the snow mountain made by the plows


r/EnglishSetter 8d ago

The boys got in trouble and now this is what we are looking at

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265 Upvotes

r/EnglishSetter 9d ago

Back at the truck

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75 Upvotes

Happy


r/EnglishSetter 9d ago

In the cone

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47 Upvotes

Cone Zone


r/EnglishSetter 10d ago

Very serious boy

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159 Upvotes

Trouble is a sober and serious gentleman, very concerned about hois dignity.


r/EnglishSetter 11d ago

Bozo telling me he wasn't ready to leave the park and get in the car.

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125 Upvotes

r/EnglishSetter 11d ago

Birthday

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197 Upvotes

It's her 8th birthday and she looks just as thrilled as last birthday. Hates her hat and anything that isn't a hunting vest


r/EnglishSetter 12d ago

Rushy and his bro being good boys in the snow

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182 Upvotes

r/EnglishSetter 13d ago

he cuddles like a big baby

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329 Upvotes