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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Interesting perspective.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">I had not looked at algorithms as being part of the moderation 'matrix'. I had only looked at moderation from a traditional, restrictive/censorship perspective. I now realise that moderation can also exist from an over-supply of specific content based on your clicks, location and other individualized digital behavioiur.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">The fact that different users get different content - based on the decisions made by algorithms - does implicitly speak to moderation from the perspective that FB eventually decides your perception of reality thro these algorithms that read your digital footprint.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">For sure this is NOT to limited to FB and cuts across the digital economy. As an example, a Google search on 'T<span>iananmen square' done in Beijing gives a different result from that one done in Nairobi.</span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><span><br></span></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Essentially, our content is already being moderated by algorithms. The question maybe to what extent users can influence the design of those algorithms so that they also work in their favor and not just the advertiser's favor.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">walu.</div><div><br></div>
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On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 06:30:08 PM GMT+3, kanini mutemi via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756"><div><div><br clear="none"></div><div><div>Thank you Tr Karis. This topic couldn’t be timed more perfectly. </div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>My concern with content moderation is its algorithms for both Facebook and Instagram platforms. Undoubtedly it’s not girls that run the world anymore (sorry Beyoncé) it’s algorithms. Given the central role they play- algorithms can no longer be a preserve of the geeks. Any tweaks and changes call for utmost transparency and a proper feedback system because after all they affect real people. </div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>Selective moderation (depending on location and audience) and badgering tendencies <span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">are some of the common complaints. </span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"><br clear="none"></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">What concerns me the most is </span>the delicate interplay between these platforms remaining as safe spaces for interactions/information sharing AND marketplaces. </div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>Currently there’s an uproar on IG because the rules of the game have changed to make influencers work harder for their reach. The unintended consequence is that common users, not for profit, political and social pages are caught up in these changes making it impossible to survive in a cut throat environment. When you log in you’re bombarded with influencer after influencer after influencer posts. I consider that content moderation. </div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>What guides Facebook in refining its algorithm. Yes ‘make money’ but are there are other principles? </div><div><br clear="none"></div><div class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756gmail_quote"><div class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756yqt8014809410" id="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756yqt11219"><div class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Wed, 16 Sep 2020 at 06:01, Kelvin Kariuki via kictanet <<a shape="rect" href="mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</a>> wrote:<br clear="none"></div><blockquote class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left-width:1px;border-left-style:solid;padding-left:1ex;border-left-color:rgb(204,204,204);"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-family:New serif;font-size:12pt;">Hi There!</span><br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Hoping you are having a<br clear="none"><br clear="none">great week, we are delighted to invite you to this 4 days series on<br clear="none"><br clear="none">“Talk2Facebook”, on Day 1, we are eager to hear from you on issues surrounding<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Content Moderation on FB!</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Content Moderation<br clear="none"><br clear="none">is a delicate balance between freedom of speech and censorship. Share your<br clear="none"><br clear="none">comments, experiences, and challenges with regard to Facebook Services along<br clear="none"><br clear="none">the following themes:</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">a) Should FB be<br clear="none"><br clear="none">moderating digital content on their platform or should it be open and liberal?</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">b) If FB can<br clear="none"><br clear="none">moderate content on its platform, how can it balance out different cultural<br clear="none"><br clear="none">expectations where a single post in one jurisdiction is considered acceptable<br clear="none"><br clear="none">while it becomes un-acceptable in another?</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">c) How can FB moderate<br clear="none"><br clear="none">content without being considered a gatekeeper or violating freedom of speech?</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:150%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">d) Has your<br clear="none"><br clear="none">content posted on FB ever been flagged as un-acceptable and what was your<br clear="none"><br clear="none">reaction/experience? Is there a process of appeal?</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;"> </span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">We hope to hear from you<br clear="none"><br clear="none">today as tomorrow we will be talking about Data Protection Issues. </span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;"> </span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Have a great day!</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;"> </span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Rest of the Program:</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Day 2: Data Protection</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Day 3: Human Rights &<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Transparency</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Day 4: Connectivity &<br clear="none"><br clear="none">Wrap Up</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;"> </span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Warm Regards,</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><p class="ydpa563cef8yiv2314867756MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%;margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:150%;font-family:New serif;">Tr. Karis</span></p><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:107%;font-family:New serif;">Walu</span> <br clear="none"></div></div></div></div></div><br clear="none"><br clear="none">_______________________________________________<br clear="none"><br clear="none">kictanet mailing list<br clear="none"><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><a shape="rect" href="https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Twitter: <a shape="rect" href="http://twitter.com/kictanet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/kictanet</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Facebook: <a shape="rect" href="https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KICTANet/</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">Unsubscribe or change your options at <a shape="rect" href="https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kaninimutemi%40gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kaninimutemi%40gmail.com</a><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. 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