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Twitter Throws the Bozo Flag on Trolls
UncategorizedTwitter Throws the Bozo Flag on Trolls Twitter used to brag that it was “the free speech wing of the free speech party,” but recently the party was crashed by the company’s security team, who launched a protocol aimed to decrease users’ exposure to abusive content. It’s both a step forward…
Lego Life App Combats Trolls and Bullies
UncategorizedA new app launched by Lego contains many features that minimize the ability of users to be harassed and bullied. Called Lego Life, the app for iOS and Android (available in App Store and Google Play) allows kids under 13 to create profiles, watch videos, participate in challenges, upload photos of…
Online Moderation is the Elf on the Shelf
UncategorizedOnline Moderation is the Elf on the Shelf For many families with small children, the Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas tradition. Based on the 1994 book and toy by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, during the Christmas season, the Elf is sent by Santa to watch over children during the…
Steve Brock discusses Online Safety on the Community Signal Podcast
UncategorizedRecently I was the featured guest on Patrick O’Keefe’s “Community Signal” weekly podcast, where we discussed my career as a community manager for over 25 years (17 of them with many of the same clients and members of the Mzinga moderation team), how to use law enforcement agencies to keep clients…
Prince Harry Asks Internet Trolls and Tabloids to Lay Off His Girlfriend
UncategorizedPrince Harry Asks Internet Trolls and Tabloids to Lay Off His Girlfriend Last week, British tabloids, particularly The Sun and Daily Mail, angered Prince Harry enough to issue a public statement about their treatment of his relationship with U.S. actress Meghan Markle. On November 8, the Kensington…
Moderation Solves Trolling Issues on News Sites
UncategorizedModeration Solves Trolling Issues on News Sites Due to continuing issues with spammers, trolls, and others intent on disrupting online interaction, The Chicago Sun-Times, The Week, and, most recently, NPR have removed the ability for users of their websites to post comments. Last week, the Suffolk…
