Weekly Discussion: Content Moderation in a Web3 World

[diksha-yadav-yral]

Introduction:

Greetings HotOrNot community! 👋 This week, let's dive into a critical aspect of our platform: Content Moderation. As a Web3 social media app built on the ICP blockchain, navigating the balance between maintaining a safe environment and upholding the principles of decentralization poses unique challenges.

The Dilemma:

Being a Web3 platform, we cherish the freedom from traditional censorship. Yet, as we grow, ensuring a positive and secure user experience becomes paramount. Content moderation is a challenge even for giants like TikTok and Instagram, with extensive teams dedicated to AI research. Our question is: How can we strike the right balance?

Proposed Solution:

Our team is considering the implementation of AI for video flagging and removal, similar to industry leaders such as TikTok (Source) and Instagram (Source). This AI could identify and categorize videos, allowing us to either remove them or segregate them into an 18+ feed, responding to user demands.

Discussion Points:

1. AI Flagging vs. Web3 Freedom:
   • What's your stance on AI flagging videos? Is it a necessary step for maintaining a safe community, or do you believe in the absolute freedom to post anything in a Web3 world?
2. Alternative Solutions:
   • Can we brainstorm alternative solutions to content moderation? How can we ensure a balance between freedom and safety on HotOrNot?
3. Monetization and User Involvement:
   • We're exploring ways for users to contribute to the moderation engine and uphold Web3 values. How can we create a monetization pathway for users actively participating in content moderation?

Your Input Matters:

HotOrNot is your platform, and your insights shape its future. Share your thoughts on content moderation—whether it's about AI implementation, alternative solutions, or monetization ideas. Let's collaboratively build a space that reflects the values of the Web3 community.

Your opinions and creativity matter! Let the discussion begin! 🚀✨

[Quyho3]

I appreciate the freedom of an entertaining Social-Fi app like HotorNot. Most popular web2 applications today use the method of removing them (18+) across the entire platform, but please learn this method. X (formerly Twitter), they do not ban 18+ content, they will let AI rely on the user's platform to see what they want to see and suggest it to them.

So what is the recommendation for HotorNot AI

• 18+ content is still accepted
• Political and racial videos are strictly prohibited as it will affect the user's local laws
• Requires users to be 18 years or older to view adult content
• Based on user requests, show or hide adult content...
• Depending on the regulations of each user's country.

About how content moderators make money

• Encourage users but don't overdo it because if reviews reward too much, the moderation team may be influenced by the benefits
• There are many cross-censorship teams
• has a scoring rating system to evaluate each moderator through their moderation history

Hope to receive positive feedback from the Hotornot community

My Discord ID : binladen2311

[diksha-yadav-yral]

Thank you for such an insightful answer. This gives the team new perspective on a few things.