Should Go Vocal implement strict moderation policies to prevent harmful speech, even if it limits freedom of expression within the platform?

As a group, we recommend

We believe that some form of moderation policies should be implemented on Go Vocal, but we advise against overly strict measures that could significantly limit freedom of expression. We suggest using AI technology to detect potentially problematic content, which can then be escalated to human moderators for review. We emphasize the importance of transparency in the moderation process, ensuring that participants understand what is being moderated and why. We recommend that local authorities have input on specific policies, tailoring them to their communities' needs. We propose establishing a set of basic "game rules" visible to all participants and moderators, covering universally unacceptable content such as child exploitation, pornography, and incitement to violence. For less severe cases, we suggest implementing a system where moderated content remains visible in some form. We advocate for a balanced, flexible approach that addresses harmful speech while preserving freedom of expression to the greatest extent possible, with strong moderation being an option rather than a default setting.

Before

What's your opinion?

👤 Participant 1

Weak no

We should implement a few more policies and capabilities, but we should be smart about them. Let's not default to by default, block content and require approval, but use AI to detect the likely problematic content, and only then escalate to humans.

👤 Participant 2

Weak no

We should not implement anything ourselves; instead, we should allow the cities to decide.

👤 Participant 3

Weak yes

Just because I think that is my opinion I assume, but I'm not sure

👤 Participant 4

Weak yes

Not super stric moderation policies, but some type of policies should exist.

👤 Participant 5

Neutral

This is a dangerous tool for moderators – I think if we design these moderation tools we should at least ensure transparency towards participants on what is getting moderated and why, so participants can trust the process.

During

Which statement do you prefer as the final group opinion?

After

During this exercise, did your opinion on the question change?

Explain

👤 Participant 1

I like the term "game rules", think it's a good point I didn't think of

👤 Participant 4

I think it just expanded on my opinion.

👤 Participant 5

We didn't talk too much?

After this exercise, which opinion aligns best with your current opinion?

Do you feel that your opinion had an influence on the final statement?

Other thoughts?

👤 Participant 4

The suggested reworked options could be more unique.