AI says this is what Ben will have to do

Small message boards and forums will have to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act from March 17, 2025, just like larger platforms. However, they face unique challenges due to limited resources. Here's how they might handle it:

1. Conducting a Risk Assessment

Small platforms must assess 17 categories of illegal content and determine the likelihood of harm.

Even niche forums (e.g., cycling forums with only text-based posts) are not exempt from these obligations.

2. Implementing Moderation Measures

Pre-moderation: Reviewing posts before they go live (difficult for small teams).

AI/automated filtering: Using content moderation tools (if affordable).

User reporting: Encouraging users to flag harmful content for removal.

3. Adjusting Community Guidelines

Updating terms of service to align with new legal requirements.

Clearly stating that illegal content will be removed.

4. Compliance with Ofcom Enforcement

Ofcom can investigate non-compliant platforms and issue fines.

Smaller sites may have to limit features (e.g., disable image uploads) to reduce risks.

Key Issue: Many small forums lack the resources for extensive moderation, which could lead to over-censorship or shutting down discussions to avoid liability. Some may even close down if compliance becomes too burdensome.

Would you like help finding low-cost moderation tools for small forums?

Posted By: Trent_Canary on March 18th 2025 at 20:24:04

Message Thread

Has Starmer killed the wrath? (General Chat) - shoddy, Mar 18, 20:01:30
- Let’s hope for Labour’s sake WhatsApp isn’t covered (n/m) (General Chat) - Ben, Mar 19, 00:17:45
- It's a concern (General Chat) - Old Man, Mar 18, 20:25:53
  - Ah, the all inclusive "hate" (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 18, 21:01:11
    - and abuse ..interesting (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Mar 18, 21:03:58
      - "false communications" is always a useful one for people in charge (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 18, 21:08:50
        
        misinformation... (General Chat) - phrankin, Mar 18, 21:45:57
  - reading between the lines there may be a requirement for forum users to state/prove they (General Chat) - Tombs, Mar 18, 20:34:24
  - Surely SCC will be under investigation? (n/m) (General Chat) - shoddy, Mar 18, 20:32:59
    - Does threatening to shoot people count? (n/m) (General Chat) - paulg, Mar 18, 21:02:14
- so.... correct me if I'm wrong (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Mar 18, 20:19:22
  - AI says this is what Ben will have to do (General Chat) - Trent_Canary, Mar 18, 20:24:04
    - I think the user-reporting method is the appropriate one here (General Chat) - Old Man, Mar 18, 20:33:21
      - Just hoping this site is so low key it won't really be affected. (n/m) (General Chat) - Trent_Canary, Mar 18, 20:42:13
        
        +++ 100 users online +++ (n/m) (General Chat) - shoddy, Mar 18, 20:43:22
    - so links on a saturday will be gone then (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Mar 18, 20:27:29
      - Don't think so (General Chat) - Old Man, Mar 18, 20:34:01
        
        that does surprise me (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Mar 18, 20:38:16
  - And provide a risk assessment (n/m) (General Chat) - phrankin, Mar 18, 20:23:40
  - Your Springsteen posts should be illegal (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Mar 18, 20:23:14
    - I agree, they’re criminally good ! (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Mar 18, 20:32:18
      - Ben, ^ Ban this sick filth (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Mar 18, 20:36:33
        
        only if its on the list (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Mar 18, 20:38:48
        
        🤟 (n/m) (General Chat) - Augustus Pablo, Mar 18, 20:38:09

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