On Instagram, the distribution of unsolicited and irrelevant messages or content to a large number of users is a violation of the platform’s community guidelines. This encompasses repetitive comments on posts, mass direct messaging of promotional material, and the creation of fake accounts designed to artificially inflate follower counts or engagement. For example, a user repeatedly posting the same advertisement under numerous unrelated Instagram posts would be considered engaging in this prohibited activity.
The detrimental effects of such actions on user experience are significant. It clutters feeds, disrupts genuine interactions, and undermines the integrity of the platform’s community. Historically, as Instagram’s popularity has grown, so too have the attempts to exploit it through these intrusive practices, prompting ongoing efforts to detect and mitigate them.
