Reputation triggers

Tip: change one option at a time and verify the result in the group so false positives are easy to spot.

In short#

Triggers define which words change reputation and how custom phrases award points.

How it works#

1. A reply or mention is compared with the built-in and custom trigger words.
2. For a custom trigger, Defendy chooses a whole number of points between the configured minimum and maximum, including both ends. Separate sender and recipient restrictions are not applied yet.
3. If all conditions pass, the calculated points are added or subtracted and a notification may be sent.

Set up in the Mini App#

1. Open Reputation → Voting triggers.
2. Edit the words for positive and negative votes.
3. To add a custom trigger, enter a nonempty word list and minimum/maximum points. The notification-text field can be saved but does not currently change the sent response; configure that text under Reputation → Bot response.
4. Tap Save. Sender and recipient restriction fields are not available yet.
5. Test the trigger in a reply or mention, depending on the voting methods you enabled.

Every setting explained#

Upvote words#

Default: +, +1, thanks....

Words that increase reputation when used in the configured voting mode.

Downvote words#

Default: -, -1.

Words that decrease reputation.

Custom trigger words#

Default: Empty.

Words or phrases for a custom reputation rule.

Point range#

Default: 1..1.

Minimum and maximum points awarded by a custom trigger. To always award 2 points, enter 2 in both fields. Different values produce a random whole-number award within that range.

Sender and receiver rules#

These fields are marked Coming soon and cannot be edited in the current form.

Practical example#

Add “excellent answer”, enter 2 for both minimum and maximum points, then tap Save. Enable positive reply voting. From an eligible voter account, reply “excellent answer” to another member’s message: its author should receive +2. Avoid common words such as “good” so ordinary conversation does not award points accidentally.

Recommendations#

• Keep trigger words short and unambiguous.
• Avoid common words that can appear in normal conversation.

Troubleshooting#

• Check that Defendy is still an administrator in the group.
• Refresh the settings panel and make sure you are editing the correct group.
• If a setting is saved but does not work, check the bot permissions in Telegram.
• If logging is connected and the relevant category is enabled, check the event record. The log cannot show events that were not recorded.

Not available yet#

The custom-trigger fields for who can use the trigger and who receives points are marked Coming soon and cannot be edited. Descriptions of those restrictions are not instructions for available settings. The words and point range affect voting. Notification text in this form can be saved, but the sent response comes from Bot response. Save the form with Save.