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Content Review Process

Implement efficient and fair content review workflows that balance automation with human judgment. Create structured processes for handling flagged content, appeals, and community governance.

Review Workflow Overview

Review Process Stages

Automated Classification
  • AI-powered severity assessment
  • Risk scoring based on content analysis
  • Historical pattern recognition
  • Community impact evaluation
Queue Assignment
  • High priority: Immediate attention required
  • Medium priority: Review within 2-4 hours
  • Low priority: Review within 24 hours
  • Bulk processing: Similar cases grouped together
Context Evaluation
  • Review complete conversation thread
  • Consider community-specific guidelines
  • Assess user history and reputation
  • Evaluate potential harm or impact
Evidence Collection
  • Screenshots and content preservation
  • Related content and patterns
  • User reports and community feedback
  • Expert opinions when needed
Moderation Actions
  • No action: Content approved
  • Edit/Redact: Remove specific portions
  • Hide: Temporarily remove from public view
  • Remove: Permanently delete content
  • Escalate: Send to senior moderator
User Actions
  • Warning: Formal notice to user
  • Temporary suspension: Time-limited account restriction
  • Permanent ban: Complete account termination
  • Content restrictions: Limit posting abilities
Case Resolution
  • Document decision rationale
  • Notify affected parties
  • Update user records
  • Archive case for future reference
Appeal Process
  • User appeal submission
  • Independent review
  • Decision communication
  • Final resolution

Implementation Framework

  • Review Queue Management
  • Decision Workflow
  • Appeals Management
// Set up review queue system
const reviewQueueConfig = {
  priorities: {
    immediate: { sla: '15_minutes', auto_escalate: true },
    high: { sla: '2_hours', reminder_interval: '30_minutes' },
    medium: { sla: '4_hours', reminder_interval: '1_hour' },
    low: { sla: '24_hours', reminder_interval: '4_hours' }
  },
  assignment: {
    method: 'round_robin', // 'round_robin', 'skill_based', 'workload_balanced'
    backup_assignment: true,
    escalation_threshold: '2_hours_overdue'
  }
};

// Get items for review
const getReviewItems = async (moderatorId: string) => {
  const items = await AmitySDK.getReviewQueue({
    assignedTo: moderatorId,
    status: 'pending',
    sortBy: 'priority_and_age',
    include: ['content', 'context', 'flags', 'history'],
    limit: 20
  });
  
  return items.map(item => ({
    id: item.id,
    contentType: item.contentType,
    priority: item.priority,
    flagCount: item.flags.length,
    submittedAt: item.createdAt,
    slaDeadline: item.slaDeadline,
    content: item.content,
    context: item.context
  }));
};

Quality Assurance

  • Review Guidelines: Clear, detailed guidelines for common scenarios
  • Case Studies: Examples of similar cases and their resolutions
  • Peer Review: Sample of decisions reviewed by other moderators
  • Calibration Sessions: Regular training to maintain consistency
  • Response Times: Track adherence to SLA requirements
  • Decision Accuracy: Monitor appeal success rates and overturns
  • Throughput: Balance speed with quality of reviews
  • User Satisfaction: Feedback from users on moderation experiences
  • Policy Updates: Regular review and updating of moderation policies
  • Process Optimization: Streamline workflows based on performance data
  • Training Programs: Ongoing education for moderation team
  • Technology Enhancement: Improve tools and automation systems

Best Practices

  • Due Process: Ensure fair treatment for all users
  • Transparency: Clear communication about decisions and policies
  • Proportionate Response: Match actions to severity of violations
  • Appeal Rights: Provide meaningful appeal opportunities
  • Batch Processing: Group similar cases for efficient handling
  • Template Responses: Standardized communications for common scenarios
  • Automation Balance: Use automation to enhance, not replace, human judgment
  • Resource Planning: Adequate staffing for expected review volumes
  • Consistent Application: Apply rules equally to all users
  • Clear Communication: Explain decisions and reasoning clearly
  • Responsive Support: Address user concerns promptly
  • Community Involvement: Include community input in policy development