FAO Mods - The UK online safety bill that comes into effect on March 17th
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Wally The chain of thought on the other forum I mentioned is that users with a grudge against the place could post something deliberately litigious then report it to the police to fuck the mods.
I could certainly see Flares doing that.
I don’t think that would necessarily result in ramifications for the site or the mods so long as the site has a report function in place allowing such content to be flagged and subsequently deleted. The only thing it may mean is that the mods may wish to be a bit more strict perhaps with what they allow to be posted until it becomes more clear how onerous and likely to be enforced the policy is.
But I think the only risk points for what currently gets typically posted here is making sure that no one posts that they hope another forum member kills themself, even if only in jest. Discussion of illegal substances will also need to be coded and ensured that it is not seen to be offering or pointing to any sales of said produce.
There’s light at the end of the tunnel lads, we go again!
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whatever Yes, there will need to be a clear terms and conditions alongside the moderation function, which basically just copies and pastes what the supposed illegal risk factors for this site are according to Ofcom’s online risk assessment tool. Maybe each new user will need to tick a box that they’ve read the Ts&Cs on account creation (can’t remember if this is already the case) and then probably make the Ts&Cs a sticky post at the top of the board.
Users should then be encouraged to report anything which may be deemed to be illegal content according to these guidelines.
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So reading through the link Hugo provided for guidance for small organisations such as our own, I think we may be OK (thoughts all?)
We already have a “flag” function in order for users to bring posts to moderators attention, and we mainly deal with bad shoes and a sub genre of house music that the world forgot about, so nothing in scope content wise.
One thing that will need to be worked on is T&C’s. Do we have any legal eagles amongst us who could help out with this?
Also an exemption for internal business sites. Set ourselves up as JC LLP and off we go.
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Once the new Ts & Cs are in place, the mods may wish to discourage Nas from referring to his music again as “weaponised” prog - just so it can’t be interpreted as him planning on committing a terrorist offence (even though his music is in its own right a crime against humanity).
Sample Terms and Conditions for UK Online Safety Act Compliance:
User Content and Conduct:
Prohibited Content:
You agree not to post, share, or promote content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of privacy, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable, including but not limited to content that:
Incites violence or hatred against individuals or groups.
Exploits, abuses, or endangers children.
Promotes self-harm or suicide.
Contains personal information without consent.
Violates intellectual property rights.
Reporting Obligations:
If you encounter any content that violates these terms, you must report it immediately using the designated reporting mechanisms on our platform.
Accountability:
We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to any content that violates these terms, suspend or terminate accounts, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies regarding illegal activity.
Privacy and Data Protection:
Data Collection:
We collect personal information to provide and improve our services, which may include your name, email address, location data, and activity on our platform.
Data Usage:
We will use your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including taking appropriate measures to protect your information.
Age Verification:
If you are under 18, you must not use our services without parental consent and may be subject to additional age verification measures.
Enforcement and Compliance:
Risk Assessments:
We actively assess the risks of harmful content on our platform and implement measures to mitigate those risks, including utilizing technology to detect and remove harmful content proactively.
Transparency:
We will provide clear information on our policies regarding content moderation, reporting mechanisms, and the steps we take to protect users from harm.
Complaints Process:
If you believe our content moderation practices are not compliant with these terms or the Online Safety Act, you can file a complaint through our designated channels and receive a timely response.
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mono-stereo One thing that will need to be worked on is T&C’s.
The other thing is just make sure you complete the questionnaire/assessment the Ofcom link takes you to, and make note of your assessment reference number, just so you can point to having carried out a suitable risk assessment. I had a dummy run through it before making my post and it doesn’t actually take very long at all to do.
“Using the tool to help you comply”
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/illegal-and-harmful-content/check/
The thought that anyone cares about what gets posted here is laughable, no? As long as it’s not blatantly illegal content, the world seems to have larger issues to throw resources at.