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

A reply or mention is compared with the built-in and custom trigger words.
A custom trigger checks who may send it, who may receive it and its point range.
If all conditions pass, the calculated points are added or subtracted and a notification may be sent.

Set it up step by step

Open Defendy in Telegram and choose the group you want to configure.
Compare the current values with the defaults explained below.
Change one option at a time; use the least disruptive value that meets your goal.
Check the result in the group after saving.

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.

Sender and receiver rules

Default: All members.

Limits who can send the trigger and who can receive points.

Practical example

Add the uncommon phrase “excellent answer” as a +2 trigger available to all members. Avoid ordinary words such as “good”, which can award points during normal conversation.

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 you are not sure what happened, open the moderation log.