Modérons
Modérons is a theoretical framework for online content moderation that advocates proportionate, transparent, and restorative practices intended to sustain healthy digital communities. It emphasizes context-aware intervention, evidence-based decision making, and clear accountability, aiming to protect legitimate expression while reducing harm from abuse, misinformation, and harassment.
Origin and etymology: The term was proposed in digital governance discourse in the early 2020s. It draws
Principles and components: Core ideas include proportionality (interventions matched to severity), contextual assessment (intent, norms, and
Implementation and use: In practice, modérons provides guidelines for moderator conduct, content policies, and review processes.
Reception and critique: Proponents argue that modérons can improve legitimacy, reduce harm, and empower communities to
See also and references: In scholarly and policy discussions, modérons is treated as a case study in