1. Purpose
This policy explains how PakPedia monitors, reviews, and moderates all user contributions—including corrections, comments (where enabled), map submissions, and civic data updates—to maintain a safe, factual, and non-political environment for public learning.
2. Moderation Principles
PakPedia’s moderation framework is based on:
2.1 Neutrality
Every decision prioritizes factual accuracy and non-partisan handling of civic and legal material.
2.2 Transparency
Moderation actions follow documented procedures, and contributors can request clarification.
2.3 Safety
No harmful, misleading, or abusive behavior is tolerated.
2.4 Evidence-Driven Review
All moderation outcomes rely on verifiable, authoritative sources.
3. What Community Moderation Covers
Moderation applies to:
3.1 Content Submissions
- Page edits
- Correction requests
- Source additions
- Legal or civic explanations
3.2 Community Interactions
- Contributor discussions (where applicable)
- Feedback exchanges
- Requests for clarification
3.3 Geographic or Map Submissions
- District boundary reports
- Police jurisdiction updates
- Administrative mapping corrections
3.4 Policy or Governance Feedback
- Reports on unclear policies
- Requests for amendments
4. Moderation Workflow
4.1 Initial Review
Moderators perform a first-level check to identify:
- Accuracy concerns
- Policy violations
- Missing citations
- Harmful or biased content
4.2 Verification
The moderation team cross-checks claims using:
- Official gazettes
- Constitutional articles
- Court judgments
- Government datasets
- Regional administrative sources
4.3 Decision Outcomes
A submission may be:
- Approved (published or integrated)
- Returned for clarification
- Rejected (with explanation)
- Escalated to senior editors for complex or sensitive cases
4.4 Logging Actions
All moderation actions are recorded with timestamps, reviewer IDs, and reasoning.
5. Moderation Standards
5.1 Prohibited Content
Moderators remove:
- False or unverified claims
- Political, ideological, or partisan content
- Hate speech, harassment, or abusive language
- Copyrighted material without permission
- Personal data of private individuals
- Attempts to manipulate civic or geographic information
5.2 Required Qualities for Approval
Content must be:
- Accurate
- Neutral
- Source-backed
- Clear and readable
- Aligned with PakPedia’s policies
5.3 Escalation Triggers
Certain topics require mandatory senior review:
- Constitutional reinterpretations
- Highly sensitive civic or policing data
- Contested geographic boundaries
- Reports with conflicting sources
6. Community Rights
6.1 Right to Respect
All contributors are treated fairly, without discrimination.
6.2 Right to Explanation
Moderators provide reasoning when rejecting or modifying a submission.
6.3 Right to Appeal
Contributors may appeal moderation decisions via [email protected].
6.4 Right to Safe Participation
Users can report harassment or misconduct, and PakPedia will take appropriate action.
7. Handling Misconduct
PakPedia addresses contributor misconduct through:
- Warnings
- Temporary suspension
- Permanent removal from contribution privileges
- Reporting severe behavior to relevant authorities (if legally necessary)
Misconduct includes:
- Repeated submission of false information
- Targeted harassment
- Attempting to influence content politically
- Disrupting community collaboration
8. Platform Safety & Abuse Detection
The moderation system may include:
- Manual review
- Pattern-based abuse detection
- Automated alerts for repeated harmful changes
- Internal red flags for suspicious activity
Actions are always verified by human moderators before enforcement.
9. Privacy & Confidentiality
Moderators protect contributor privacy.
Details of internal investigations or moderation decisions are shared only when necessary and in accordance with PakPedia’s policies.