Reportedsuch

Reportedsuch is a hypothetical term used in discussions of online content moderation to describe a category of user-submitted reports that describe content in broad terms without providing concrete details. The concept is used to examine how vague reports are handled within moderation workflows and how they influence review times and outcomes.

Etymology and definition: The word combines the English verb report with the German demonstrative such as in such content, and is intended as a concise label for reports lacking explicit quotes, timestamps, or policy references. In this framing, reportedsuch denotes a report that flags content by general characteristics rather than by specific evidence, making it a placeholder that requires follow-up clarification.

Purpose and usage: In theoretical moderation models, reportedsuch helps researchers study reporting patterns, reliability, and bias. It highlights scenarios where a platform’s reporting form collects minimal information, leaving reviewers to infer context. Analysts may compare rates of resolution, appeal outcomes, and false-positive risks between reports that are detailed versus those labeled as reportedsuch.

Benefits and challenges: Proponents argue that identifying reportedsuch reports can improve workflow efficiency by routing vague submissions to targeted follow-up questions. Critics point out that reliance on vague reports can increase ambiguity, extend review cycles, and raise fairness concerns if insufficient context leads to inconsistent decisions.

Context and reception: As a coined concept, reportedsuch appears mainly in theoretical discussions, moderation research literature, and case studies exploring the impact of report quality on governance processes. It is not a standardized term in any formal moderation taxonomy. See also content moderation, user reports, moderation metadata, and decision bias.