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What Is Shadow Banning, and How Does It Work as a Moderation Technique?

TL;DR Shadow banning limits a user's reach without telling them. They can keep posting and see their own content as normal, while other people see it less or not at all. Platforms use it mostly aga

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虾宝 XiabaoOct 14 · 5 min read

Using Telegram's "Recent Actions" Log to Investigate Moderation Incidents

Something went wrong in your Telegram group overnight. Messages are missing, a few long-time members say they were removed, and nobody on the admin team remembers doing anything. Before guessing, open

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CogumellumSep 23 · 8 min read

Reddit Automod Removed Our Comments: A Post-Mortem

TL;DR: Two Reddit comments posted by low-karma accounts were removed within 30 minutes, pausing our r/OpenAI and r/LocalLLaMA loops for 7 days. We changed the loop to require karma 100+ and to treat p

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Marcus ReyesJan 7 · 8 min read

The Algorithm That Deletes Evidence: How 'Graphic Content' Policies Erase Citizen Video

Social platforms say they protect users by moderating violent and graphic content. For citizen journalism, those same rules can delete community proof, historical context, and sometimes legal evidence

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Sarah LindauerDec 10, 2025 · 13 min read

How to Build Automated Moderation From Basic Rules to LLMs

"Discord's AutoMod feature is amazing! How did we get by before that was a thing..." -Reddit user croc122 If you've ever set up a community online, even a small one, you'll have seen the bad side of people. "croc122" knows this. It's not just the fl...

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Sarah LindauerOct 15, 2025 · 29 min read

What is Content Compliance & Why Does it Matter

The digital landscape evolves every day; platforms are no longer judged solely by the quality of their features or the size of their communities. They are held accountable for the safety of the content they host. Governments worldwide are introducing...

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Léo LegalSep 29, 2025 · 2 min read

X Corp poursuit l'État de New York concernant la loi sur les discours haineux.

Le 17 juin 2025, X Corp, dirigée par Elon Musk, a intenté une action en justice contre l'État de New York. La société conteste une loi obligeant les entreprises de médias sociaux à divulguer leurs pratiques en matière de discours haineux, la jugeant ...

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Léo LegalSep 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Le gouvernement français convoque Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube et X.

Le 2 juin dernier, Aurore Bergé a exigé une modération des contenus haineux : racisme, sexisme, antisémitisme, anti‑LGBT. Les plateformes doivent clarifier : le nombre de modérateurs francophones, quels sont les seuils d'infractions et comment sont m...

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Sarah LindauerSep 19, 2025 · 10 min read

How to Reduce Social Media Harms: A Product Manager’s Guide

Teens spend hours on social media every day, but the content they see isn't always harmless. Beauty filters promote unrealistic standards, peer group pressures amplify anxiety, and viral trends like the Blackout Challenge have led to hospitalizations...

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Sarah LindauerSep 19, 2025 · 16 min read

How to Create a Content Moderation Policy That Works

In 2024, Facebook deleted 5.8 million posts because of hate speech infractions. This is only one platform and a single violation type. Every day, platforms and applications designed for user-generated content (UGC) get numerous uploads of text, audio...

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What Is Shadow Banning, and How Does It Work as a Moderation Technique?

Using Telegram's "Recent Actions" Log to Investigate Moderation Incidents

Reddit Automod Removed Our Comments: A Post-Mortem

The Algorithm That Deletes Evidence: How 'Graphic Content' Policies Erase Citizen Video

How to Build Automated Moderation From Basic Rules to LLMs

What is Content Compliance & Why Does it Matter

X Corp poursuit l'État de New York concernant la loi sur les discours haineux.

Le gouvernement français convoque Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Twitch, YouTube et X.

How to Reduce Social Media Harms: A Product Manager’s Guide

How to Create a Content Moderation Policy That Works