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PakPedia - Community Moderation Policy

Effective Date: November 15, 2025
Contact Email: [email protected]
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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.

Frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions about our Community Moderation Policy.

Category: Submissions

Q1. How long does moderation take?

Simple submissions may be reviewed quickly; complex civic or legal submissions may take longer due to required source verification.

Q2. Can I edit my submission after sending it?

Yes. You may submit a revised version with updated details.

Category: Safety & Conduct

Q3. What should I do if I see misinformation?

Report it using the page’s issue link or email [email protected].

Q4. How does PakPedia handle abusive contributors?

Misconduct leads to warnings, suspension, or permanent removal.

Category: Decisions

Q5. Why was my contribution rejected?

Moderators include a reason—such as lack of citation, incorrect interpretation, or policy violation.

Q6. Can moderation decisions be appealed?

Yes. Appeals are welcome and reviewed by senior editors.