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Online safety blog

Mental health in the digital age

While the Internet is part of our daily lives, it is also a place of extremism and toxic behaviour. The problem of facing social pressure and online toxicity is something that users can do without.

Oct 2022
Online safety blog

Online hate, the main enemy of journalism

In a world where online toxicity is becoming increasingly common, journalists often face harassment and threats.

Oct 2022
Content moderation blog

Investing in content moderation has a positive impact on your business

If you want to protect your brand and your e-reputation, then investment in the right content moderation is a key factor. With over 62.5% of the world’s population having access to the Internet, there is a lot of potential for online toxicity.

Oct 2022
Content moderation blog

The social networks are failing to detect hate speech

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But when free speech goes to extremes and uses damaging vocabulary, it becomes an extremely dangerous tool. As social media use grows, so does online hate. Groups and individuals have become targets because of their ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.

Sep 2022
Content moderation blog

Top 10 actions you should never do in moderation

Moderation is tough, to say the least. Achieving consistently effective moderation is even harder. But part of getting there is understanding what not to do just as much as what to do. So, with that, let’s explore the top 10 things that good moderators must avoid.

Aug 2022
Crisis management blog

Crisis communication: how to prevent it

If you’re running any kind of online community, some crisis will eventually come your way. That’s why it’s essential to know how to handle crisis communication and understand the role moderation plays in dealing with it properly.

Aug 2022
Content moderation blog

The importance of inclusive language to identify everyone

Language is constantly evolving, and inclusive language is an essential part of today’s society. We communicate through language constantly, whether on social media, websites, or face-to-face. However, businesses interact with their target market is key to building a professional reputation.

Jul 2022
Online safety blog

Protecting Athletes From Online Toxicity

Toxic content harms athlete performance and wellbeing. Discover how Bodyguard helps protect athletes on social media in real-time.

Jul 2022
Content moderation blog

Does content moderation rhyme with censorship

Content moderation is a huge responsibility. If you run any kind of social platform or online community, users are relying on you to protect them from exposure to online toxicity, which in its worst forms can cause anxiety, depression, stress disorders, and even substance abuse.

Jun 2022

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