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Moderation

Reviewing and managing content or behaviour according to rules.

In everyday use

A community removes personal attacks while allowing disagreement.

What to keep in mind

Moderation can be automated, human or a combination.

Also searched as: content moderation

Further reading

Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.

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