Solving the bot problem is IMO quite easy:
Forget the front page - there are too many un-modded subs
Just bookmark & go to two subs:

• for all the easy going stuff: (say) s/zomsvibe
  
• for serious discussion: (say) s/wellbeing, or any one of the subs u/zapped mods - so that he can add mods
  

but it seems like bots are only one small part of problem here.

 
Indeed, the newer, obvious bots are just a cover for the real misdirection ---by pre-existing, regular accounts
 
because let's face it - no one here is even discussing solving the real problem:
 
We need Full Spectrum Resolution to end Full Spectrum Usurpation
 

Edit to add - to be more precise:
Full spectrum de-Agency-ficatiton led to full spectrum Usurpation
We need:
Full spectrum Re-Agency-fication for full spectrum Resolution

 
All it takes is - Direct Change by everyone i.e. Aggregated Agency:
 
Avoid the modern day 'sirens' and the 'cul-de-sacs" people are being corral-led towards
 
Have Accretive Dialogue for Sustaining Systems