Vloggi enables organizations to engage their community and collect video footage from their grassroots supporters to help build a video library. Our terms of service prohibit any group using our platform to collect video messages or footage that promote hate speech or incite violence. Additionally, any content that is illegal in your jurisdiction will be removed and accounts suspended.
While your video content that you collect from contributors is private under normal usage, law enforcement agencies in Australia would have the right to view content if they had legal reason to do so.
Vloggi welcomes diversity and we are proud to have organizations of all political standpoints using our platform to crowdsource footage for community engagement.
However, in order to keep our platform open to all, organizations engaging in crowdourcing footage from their communities must strictly adhere to ethical standards, particularly in avoiding the promotion or dissemination of hate speech.
Key points to note on avoiding hate speech in crowdsourced video #
- Ethical responsibility: Video content should uphold ethical standards, promoting understanding and tolerance. It is crucial to avoid any content that could incite hatred, discrimination, or harm towards individuals or groups based on attributes such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
- Compliance with applicable laws: While legal considerations may vary across jurisdictions, organizations must comply with local and international laws that prohibit hate speech. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences, including fines or other penalties.
- Community guidelines and policies: Establish clear community guidelines and internal policies that explicitly prohibit the use of reportage content for hate speech. This ensures that contributors and viewers understand the organization’s stance on promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
- Monitoring and enforcement: Regularly monitor your Vloggi video library content to identify and address any instances of potential hate speech. Implement robust enforcement mechanisms, including content moderation and user bans, to swiftly respond to violations.
Incorporating a strict prohibition against hate speech in crowdsourced video activities is not only an ethical imperative but also a legal necessity. Organizations should emphasize the importance of responsible content creation and dissemination, fostering an environment that values diversity and free expression while avoiding the promotion of harmful ideologies. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in severe consequences, including user bans for those who violate the established standards.
