Good Or Bad? Stability On Content Moderation Policies And User Responsibility In Social Media: An Approach To Social Contract Theory

Authors

  • Mohammad Jaoshannee Harris Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Parañaque City Campus.
  • Lennon Marcus Jacob Magno Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Parañaque City Campus.
  • Sherwin Villar Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Parañaque City Campus.
  • Ryne Ken Velasco Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Parañaque City Campus.
  • Rexson Acebedo Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Parañaque City Campus.
  • Angielyn Soliven Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Parañaque City Campus.

Keywords:

Online Interactions, Social Media Safety, Policy Adaptation, User Education, Community Guidelines

Abstract

This research explores the applicability of social contract theory in the digital realm, with a focus on Facebook and certain countries. Our research, which examines user behavior and the critical role of a digital social contract, focuses on a small number of yet representative cases from Facebook, emphasizing the platform's dedication to user safety. Our investigation, which is in line with previously published studies, highlights the continued necessity of policy adaptation, user education, and technical improvements for responsible social media dynamics. Considering the limits of our restricted approach, we propose for further study that includes a larger range of platforms and cases.

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Published

2024-03-27

How to Cite

Mohammad Jaoshannee Harris, Lennon Marcus Jacob Magno, Sherwin Villar, Ryne Ken Velasco, Rexson Acebedo, & Angielyn Soliven. (2024). Good Or Bad? Stability On Content Moderation Policies And User Responsibility In Social Media: An Approach To Social Contract Theory. International Journal on Management Education and Emerging Technology(IJMEET), 2(1), 21–31. Retrieved from https://www.ijmeet.org/index.php/journal/article/view/28

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