Sociology

Consensus on community guidelines: an experimental study on the legitimacy of content removal in social media

J. C. Aguerri, F. Miró-llinares, et al.

Discover how public perception shapes the need for removing violent and hateful communication on social media. This compelling study reveals a strong consensus among participants regarding the seriousness of such content, especially towards vulnerable groups. Conducted by Jesús C. Aguerri, Fernando Miró-Llinares, and Ana B. Gómez-Bellvís, this research sheds light on an urgent societal issue.

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Abstract

This study analyzes public perception of the seriousness of violent and hateful communication (VHC) on social media and the consensus on content removal. Using an experimental paradigm with 918 participants across three groups, the study found high consensus on the need to remove VHC content, regardless of presentation style (description, example, or both). Participants perceived VHC as very serious, particularly content involving direct physical harm or targeting vulnerable groups. These findings have implications for the debate on freedom of expression and online regulation by private actors.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Jul 15, 2023

Authors

Jesús C. Aguerri, Fernando Miró-Llinares, Ana B. Gómez-Bellvís

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