Moderation Guidelines

General Principles

  1. Safety First: Ensure all content maintains the safety and well-being of our Buzzly community.
  2. Respect and Inclusion: Buzzly fosters an environment of respect and inclusiveness. Discrimination, hate speech, and bullying will not be tolerated.
  3. Rangatahi Voices Matter: Buzzly encourages rangatahi to express their creative thoughts and opinions while ensuring they feel heard and validated.
  4. Positive Engagement: We encourage Buzzly users to promote positive interactions when using the platform. We are committed to making this a safe space for everyone.

Content Guidelines

  1. Appropriate Media and Language:
    • Use respectful and appropriate media and language at all times.
    • Avoid profanity, slurs, and offensive terms and media.
  2. Privacy and Personal Information:
    • Do not share personal information such as full names, addresses, phone numbers, or school names in your challenge idea.
    • Protect the privacy of others; do not share someone else's personal information without their consent at all times.
  3. Respectful Interactions:
    • Be kind, respectful, and supportive in all interactions.
  4. No Bullying or Harassment:
    • Bullying, harassment, or any form of intimidation is strictly prohibited.
    • Report any instances of bullying or harassment to the Buzzly team and moderators immediately.
  5. Appropriate Content:
    • Content must be suitable for a youth audience. Avoid content that is violent, sexual, or otherwise inappropriate.
    • Do not post or share content that promotes illegal activities or dangerous behavior.
  6. Intellectual Property:
    • Respect copyright and intellectual property rights. Only post content you own and have created yourself.
    • Do not post content you do not have the right to share.
  7. Authenticity and Honesty:
    • Be genuine and honest in your posts and interactions.
    • Do not impersonate others or create fake profiles.
  8. Reporting and Moderation:
    • Flag inappropriate content or behavior by contacting the Buzzly platform team and moderators.
    • Follow the instructions and decisions of the Buzzly platform team and moderators.

Safety Measures

  1. Content Review:
    • All uploaded content will be reviewed by Buzzly moderators before being made public.
    • Content deemed inappropriate will be notified and given feedback for the user to review and make changes.
  2. User Education:
    • Use these resources on digital safety and respectful online behavior.
    • Regularly review and update guidelines and policies to reflect new challenges and learnings.
  3. Support Systems:
    • If you experience bullying or other issues on the platform please contact Buzzly platform team and moderators.
    • Here are some resources to mental health resources and crisis support.

Consequences for Violations

  1. Warnings:
    • Minor violations will result in a warning. Repeated offenses will lead to a permanent ban from the Buzzly platform.
  2. Content Removal:
    • Content that violates guidelines will be removed.
  3. Permanent Ban:
    • Repeated violations may result in a permanent ban from the Buzzly platform.

Encouraging Positive Contributions

  1. Highlight Positive Content:
    • Feature and celebrate positive contributions from users.
  2. Reward System:
    • Implement a reward system for constructive and respectful participation.
  3. Community Building:
    • Facilitate community-building activities that promote collaboration and positive interactions.

By following these guidelines, we can ensure that our youth engagement platform Buzzly remains a safe, supportive, and empowering space for all participants.