> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://terrarium-staff.gitbook.io/moderation-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://terrarium-staff.gitbook.io/moderation-guide/rule-enforcement/common-situations/spamming.md).

# Spamming

### What it looks like:

A user sending messages that intentionally disrupt the normal flow of conversation in an obnoxious manner. 

<details>

<summary>Examples</summary>

Single words or characters spaced out in a short time frame.

![](/files/SVhuHGWUR2ttdXGeWUNs)

Large messages that contain repeating words/characters

![](/files/NDyFUMl1hCEHv2CACB3W)

Copypastas

![](/files/tD0gANrA6ikinWdKYPgk)

</details>

### How to handle it:

Follow our [Five Strike Model](/moderation-guide/handling-rule-breaks/five-strike-model.md).&#x20;