One of the biggest challenges Facebook has faced has been the use of “revenge porn” this is basically the sharing of nude photos of someone to shame or embarrass them. While some posts are helpful when it comes to missing people, some simply promote violence and animal abuse. The Guardian published a small selection of slides from the moderation manuals that will shock you. In order to understand Facebook’s policies here are some of their guidelines.
It is a thin line where Facebook moderators feel the need to keep us safe but at the same time create awareness about certain things that may be disturbing. Facebook has consistently struggled to assess the news or “awareness” value of violent imagery. While the company recently faced harsh criticism
