What is a common negative effect of manipulating streaming counts using bots on Spotify?

A common negative effect of manipulating streaming counts using bots on Spotify is the reduction of organic reach and credibility. While artificially inflated stream numbers might initially appear positive, Spotify's algorithm is designed to detect and penalize inauthentic streaming activity. When bot-generated streams are identified, Spotify can remove those streams from the artist's total count. However, most importantly, Spotify marks that account as having attempted to inflate stream counts. This can lead to reduced visibility in algorithmic playlists and recommendations, which are crucial for organic discovery. Furthermore, the detection can lead to a complete removal of tracks or the whole artist's catalog from the platform and permanently ban the artist's music. The negative effect out-weights the benefits exponentially.