Macroing

Macroing (also known as Autoing or Botting) is the act of using a third-party program to gain an advantage. Individuals who practice macroing are called macroers or autoers, and a player character being controlled by a macro is referred to as either a macro or a bot. This is a serious violation of the RuneScape rules which resulted in several mass banning. These third party programs often control the player while he or she is away from the keyboard allowing the player to gain experience. Sometimes, bots are used for gold farming, which is another violation of the rules.

Spotting Macroers
Macroing is incredibly rare after Jagex's moves to deter them. However, it is still possible to find them. Macroers often move with inhumane speed on exact intervals and do not talk. (Although they may be using programs to auto-talk.) Keep in mind that it may always be a player who is shy or is very busy skilling.