The ban on giveaway threads is actually understandable, depending on the context and purpose. Giveaways are often used to increase engagement instantly, but unfortunately they do not always result in organic or quality interactions. In fact, in some cases, they can lead to spam, bots, or algorithm manipulation.

If the platform or community wants to maintain the quality of the discussion, avoid abuse, or maintain the value of the interactions that occur, then banning giveaway threads can be a reasonable step.

However, it is also important to continue to provide space for creators or communities who want to share their appreciation with their audiences—as long as it is done transparently, not coercively, and in accordance with healthy rules of the game.

Perhaps the solution is not to ban it completely, but to provide clear guidelines: such as it must be transparent, not conditional on excessive involvement, or must not be the center of a discussion thread.