At ss88, we’ve always believed in building a platform that empowers creators, marketers, and everyday users to share links efficiently and responsibly. However, like many open and free platforms, we occasionally face challenges that require decisive action.
Recently, we experienced one such challenge—and we want to be fully transparent with our users on what happened, what we’ve done, and what’s coming next.
⚠️ What Happened?
Some users have misused ss88’s free URL shortener service by creating short links that redirect to inappropriate or dangerous websites, including adult content and malicious phishing pages. These activities are a clear violation of our Terms of Service and acceptable use policy.
As a result, Google temporarily flagged our main domain as “potentially dangerous.” While this was a false positive and not reflective of our platform’s true intent or functionality, we understand the concern this caused our users—and we take it seriously.
✅ What We’ve Done to Fix It
We’ve already taken several immediate and proactive measures to enhance safety and restore trust:
1. False Flag Resolution in Progress
We are currently working with Google's security and review teams to remove the incorrect flag on our domain. This process can take a few days, but rest assured we are actively monitoring and following up until it is resolved.
2. Google Web Risk Integration
We have integrated Google Web Risk API into our backend system. This allows ss88 to automatically scan every destination URL against a real-time global database of unsafe sites. If a link is deemed harmful, it will be blocked before it can be shortened.
3. Hardcoded Keyword Blacklist
To proactively prevent abusive content from spreading, we’ve implemented a hardcoded list of blacklisted keywords. This means that any URL containing suspicious or sensitive keywords—like terms associated with adult sites, malware, or illegal activities—will be automatically rejected by our system.
4. Zero-Tolerance Enforcement
Accounts found repeatedly attempting to bypass our safety measures or misuse the platform may be suspended or permanently banned. Our top priority is protecting honest users and the wider online community.
🚀 What’s Coming Next?
đź’Ľ Introducing a Paid-Only Domain Option
To further separate trusted usage from potential misuse, we are in the process of launching a premium “paid-only” domain name exclusively for verified, paying users. This ensures higher deliverability, fewer reputation issues, and peace of mind for businesses and professionals who rely on ss88 for clean, fast, and secure link sharing.
This approach also allows us to offer better protection for all users—free or paid—by isolating risk and maintaining a trustworthy environment for everyone.
🙏 Our Apology and Appreciation
To all users affected by the recent flagging issue:
We sincerely apologize for any disruption or confusion caused. We are committed to keeping ss88 safe, compliant, and accessible—and your trust means everything to us.
We’re grateful for the many users who alerted us early and stood by us while we investigated. Your support empowers us to keep improving and growing as a trusted tool in your digital arsenal.
đź’¬ A Final Word: Help Us Keep ss88 Clean
We urge all users to:
Avoid sharing harmful, inappropriate, or misleading content.
Report suspicious links if you come across any.
Use the platform responsibly, especially when linking to third-party websites.
Together, we can keep ss88 clean, useful, and open for everyone.
đź“Ł Stay Updated
We’ll continue to publish platform updates, new feature announcements, and safety improvements here on our blog. Be sure to follow us on our [social media channels] and stay connected.
If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us via social media DM.
Thank you for being part of the ss88 community đź’™
—
The ss88 Team
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