Episode 678
Reducing harassment online
Prominent rules in online forums decrease harassment and rule-breaking, and increase participation.
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
May 14, 20196m 56s
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Show Notes
Harassment in online communities is not a new phenomenon, but it is a growing one, with 40-46% of people reportedly having experienced it. Communities like reddit, one of the world's largest discussion forums, often have moderation teams responsible applying self-imposed rules which govern acceptable behaviour. These rules are not always well presented, or well adhered to. Researchers from Princeton University have collaborated with the moderation team at the reddit science discussion community "r/science", to determine how the clear presentation of the expected standards, or social norms... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
internetforumonlineharassmentpsychologubehavioural sciencecitizen scienceredditJ. Nathan Matias