diff --git a/inc/instance-config.php b/inc/instance-config.php
index 6c44abcc..e46d3620 100644
--- a/inc/instance-config.php
+++ b/inc/instance-config.php
@@ -93,6 +93,16 @@ $config['threads_preview'] = 5;
 $config['root'] = '/';
 $config['secure_trip_salt'] = 'ODQ2NDM0ODlmMmRhNzk2M2EyNjJlOW';
 
+/*
+ * Some users are having trouble posting when this is on,
+ * with the message 'Your request looks automated; Post discarded.'
+ *
+ * This did not affect all users, and for some users only for some posts.
+ *
+ * If we are getting spammed hard, try turning this on.
+ */
+$config['spam']['enabled'] = false;
+
 /*
  * Permissions
  */