Implement Moderation Tools for Polls

[tristenwallace]

Description

To maintain the quality and integrity of content on the Polling App, we should develop and integrate moderation tools to manage and prevent spam and inappropriate content within polls. This would help administrators and poll creators moderate the content, ensuring that it adheres to community standards and is free from spam and inappropriate material.

Functionality Details

• Automated Flagging System:

  • Implement machine learning or rule-based algorithms to automatically detect and flag content that might be considered spam or inappropriate based on predefined criteria (e.g., offensive language, rapid repeated submissions from the same IP).

• Manual Review and Removal Tools:

  • Provide a dashboard or panel where flagged polls can be reviewed manually.
  • Allow administrators and authorized users to delete polls or edit content that violates the guidelines.

• User Reporting System:

  • Enable users to report polls that they believe contain inappropriate content or spam.
  • Include a simple form within each poll where users can submit reports, which are then sent to the moderation queue for review.

Technical Considerations

• Backend:

  • Develop API endpoints to manage the reporting, flagging, and moderation tasks.
  • Ensure secure and scalable implementation to handle potentially high volumes of moderation actions and reports.

• Frontend:

  • Design intuitive interfaces for both the reporting feature on polls and the moderation dashboard.
  • Ensure that the UI integrates seamlessly with the existing design while being accessible and user-friendly.

Potential Challenges

• Balancing false positives in automated flagging with the need for effective moderation.
• Ensuring that the moderation tools are robust enough to handle the scale of the application without introducing significant delays or overhead.

Benefits

• Improves the overall quality and safety of the platform by reducing spam and inappropriate content.
• Enhances user trust and engagement by maintaining high content standards.