Vote Protection System
At Shining Awards, fairness has always been one of our top priorities. Every poll we host brings together fans from around the world, and we want each vote to reflect genuine support. For this reason, we implemented a powerful Vote Protection System some time ago — and we are now sharing more details about how it keeps our polls safe, fair, and trustworthy.
🛡 Our Commitment to Fair Voting
As our audience grew, we also saw attempts to manipulate poll results through:
- VPN and proxy connections
- Automated scripts
- Bots and spam submissions
- Datacenter or hosting IPs
To protect honest voters and ensure fair competition, we deployed advanced security tools that analyze, verify, and filter every vote.
⚙️ How Our Vote Protection System Works
Our security setup consists of multiple layers designed to block fraudulent activity before it ever reaches the poll.
1. VPN & Proxy Detection (proxycheck.io)
We use real-time IP analysis from proxycheck.io, one of the leading services in detecting:
- VPNs
- Proxies
- Hosting providers
- Suspicious or masked connections
Any vote originating from these sources is automatically blocked to ensure only genuine voting is allowed.
2. Google reCAPTCHA Bot Protection
To prevent bots, scripts, and automated tools from submitting fake votes, we also use Google reCAPTCHA.
This technology helps us:
- Detect non-human behavior
- Block automated submissions
- Ensure only real users can participate
reCAPTCHA adds an important second layer of defense, preventing bot-driven fraud even if an IP appears valid.
Together, these systems work hand-in-hand to verify every vote and maintain the integrity of every poll.
📊 Transparent & Verified Voting
Our team monitors detection logs to identify irregular activity and keep the environment clean. This ensures:
- Accurate and trustworthy poll results
- A level playing field for all nominees
- Protection for genuine fans who vote fairly
The result is a voting system that fans can rely on.
🔐 Privacy First
Neither proxy detection nor reCAPTCHA collect personal information beyond what is necessary to verify that a vote is legitimate.
Our system only checks:
- Whether the connection is from a VPN/proxy/datacenter
- Whether the interaction appears to be from a human user
Regular fans voting from home or mobile networks will have a smooth, interruption-free experience.
✨ What This Means for Our Community
With our multi-layered protection system:
- Fans can vote confidently
- Fraud and manipulation are effectively blocked
- Every nominee has a fair chance
- Poll results reflect real global support
We are committed to maintaining a secure, transparent environment where every vote truly matters.
💛 Thank You for Supporting Fair Voting
Your trust and participation make Shining Awards special.
By strengthening our vote protection measures, we ensure that our polls remain meaningful, accurate, and fair for everyone.
We’ll continue improving our systems to keep your voting experience safe, reliable, and enjoyable.