[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Swahili-language video on a social media platform that appears to show a traditional East African folk dance, but some viewers have flagged it for containing subtle gestures that could be interpreted as derogatory towards a specific ethnic group
LANGUAGE: Swahili | REGION: East Africa
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Facebook user posted a photograph of Nigerian politician Yusuf Gagdi with the caption 'Rt Hon Yusuf Gagdi OON member of the house of reps PKK.' The caption refers to the Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency in Plateau state, abbreviated as PKK. The post was removed because Meta mistakenly associated 'PKK' with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, a designated terrorist organization, despite no relation between the two.
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: Africa | LOCATION: Nigeria
RELEVANT POLICY: Dangerous Individuals and Organizations
COMPLEXITY: MEDIUM

CULTURAL CONTEXT: The abbreviation 'PKK' has different meanings in different contexts. In Nigeria, it refers to a federal constituency, while internationally it is known as the acronym for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, a designated terrorist organization. This linguistic and regional nuance was central to the case.
⚑ Cultural context played a significant role in this case.

LEGAL REFERENCES: Charter Article 2 Section 1, Bylaws Article 3 Section 1, Bylaws Article 2 Section 2.1.3

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Reasoning: The Board found that Meta’s removal was an error because the post did not reference or support any designated dangerous organization. The abbreviation 'PKK' in the post referred to a Nigerian federal constituency, not the Kurdistan Workers’ Party. The Board emphasized the importance of protecting political commentary and freedom of expression.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: Two posts about ovulation were moderated: 1) A Facebook comment in English from a user in the US, posted in a group supporting women in Pakistan with reproductive health issues, showing a photo of four types of cervical mucus with fertility levels described, responding to a post about PCOS and vaginal discharge. 2) An Instagram video in Spanish showing a hand with vaginal discharge over a sink, with a caption explaining cervical mucus changes during ovulation and other physiological changes, posted by an account dedicated to vaginal and menstruation health education.
LANGUAGE: English and Spanish | REGION: North America and Latin America | LOCATION: United States, Pakistan, Argentina
RELEVANT POLICY: Adult Nudity and Sexual Activity
COMPLEXITY: MEDIUM

CULTURAL CONTEXT: The posts addressed reproductive health topics that are highly stigmatized in many cultures, including in Pakistan and Latin America. The Facebook group aimed to support women with 'invisible conditions' related to reproductive health, reflecting cultural sensitivities around discussing menstruation and fertility openly.
⚑ Cultural context played a significant role in this case.

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Reasoning: The Board found that Meta's removal of the posts hindered access to important and stigmatized women's health information. After the Board's intervention, Meta reversed its removal decisions, recognizing the educational and medical context of the content.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: What were they planning to do with the immigrant children they kidnapped? Slavery, sex traffic, organ harvesting?
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A user shared a Turkish folk song that includes a verse about the Ottoman Empire's conquests, which some users reported as hate speech against Greeks
LANGUAGE: Turkish | REGION: Middle East
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Turkish social media influencer's post about the purported health benefits of a traditional folk remedy, which some commenters claim is promoting unscientific and potentially harmful practices
LANGUAGE: Turkish | REGION: Middle East
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: It will be such a shame to see @user qualifying for any tournament (including WC) with the help of immigrants. I can't even imagine 11 Africans/Whites representing India and me cheering them on. Both @user brother plays for Guinea national team. Plain crazy!
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Content violates policy and must be removed.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: I wonder is this is where Caitlyn gets his car services 🌚
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: Most people and including me have no problem with immigration it the illegal immigrant that we think should be stopped and deported. There is a different between a legal and illegal immigrants.
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Turkish columnist writes an opinion piece on the role of secularism in Turkish society, using a term that can be translated to 'infidel' in a way that is either criticizing the term itself or using it to criticize a particular group, causing confusion among readers
LANGUAGE: Turkish | REGION: Middle East
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Content violates policy and must be removed.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A verified journalist posted a video featuring a news report clip originally aired on Channel 4 in 2013, discussing the 2012 London Conference on Somalia. The video includes footage of al-Shabaab leaders and flags, and the journalist questions who gets to decide Somalia's future, highlighting the exclusion of al-Shabaab from the conference despite the group's control over much of Somalia at the time. The caption references the conference and the group's influence.
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: Africa | LOCATION: Somalia, United Kingdom
RELEVANT POLICY: Dangerous Individuals and Organizations
COMPLEXITY: MEDIUM

CULTURAL CONTEXT: The case involved the politically sensitive context of Somalia's governance and the role of al-Shabaab, an armed Islamist group designated as dangerous. The video referenced an international conference and the exclusion of al-Shabaab, highlighting tensions between Western political decisions and local realities in Somalia.
⚑ Cultural context played a significant role in this case.

LEGAL REFERENCES: Charter Article 2 Section 1, Dangerous Individuals and Organizations policy

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Reasoning: The Board found that the video was a news report that neutrally discussed a dangerous organization in the context of social and political discourse, which is allowed under Meta's policy. Meta acknowledged its error and restored the content after the Board's intervention.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Turkish user sharing a satirical article about the Turkish government's handling of a recent crisis, with some comments mocking the government's response
LANGUAGE: Turkish | REGION: Middle East
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: of i wanna scream ppl that STUPID! Cube is the shitty company? cube is cancelled?? NO. edawn and hyuna went against rules.ofc cube pissed bc they didn't even listen to them?? what are you thinking? sm jyp yg.. all of them will do same. just shut the fuck up anymore.
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A shared video of a Kashmiri protest, including a speech that could be seen as either a call for non-violent resistance or an incitement to violence against the Indian government
LANGUAGE: Hindi | REGION: South Asia
RELEVANT POLICY: Dangerous Individuals and Organizations

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: He is in and out of jail. He's a bum , he a pussy bitch ! He just ain't shit ! I pray his next child he do wayyyyy better with fr.
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: An Arabic-language forum discussion about the role of religion in public life, featuring diverse perspectives that may be perceived as provocative or inflammatory
LANGUAGE: Arabic | REGION: North Africa
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: Two videos: (1) Instagram video showing armed men on motorbikes, with a woman shouting that colectivos are trying to enter the building, and the person filming shouting 'Go to hell! I hope they kill you all!'; (2) Facebook video showing colectivos attacking people, with a caption calling out security forces for not defending the people and saying they should 'kill those damn colectivos'
LANGUAGE: Spanish | REGION: Latin America | LOCATION: Venezuela
RELEVANT POLICY: Violence and Incitement
COMPLEXITY: HIGH

CULTURAL CONTEXT: The decision is influenced by the cultural and political context of Venezuela, including the ongoing electoral crisis, the role of colectivos, and the repression of opposition and dissent.
⚑ Cultural context played a significant role in this case.

LEGAL REFERENCES: UN High Commissioner on Human Rights report on Venezuela, A/HRC/53/54

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Reasoning: The Board reviewed two cases involving videos posted after the July 2024 presidential election in Venezuela, considering the balance between moderating posts that contain vital political criticism and raise awareness of human rights abuses, and posts that employ violent language. The Board overturned one case and upheld the other, considering the context of the volatile period and the language used in the posts.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: Munah, an Iraqi refugee, comes to volunteer with kids at CRP everyday. She gives back to CRP because CRP has given her so much. You can give too.
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A video clip showing a Turkish folk hero, known for his rebellious actions against the government, with a caption that praises his bravery and calls for resistance against authority
LANGUAGE: Turkish | REGION: Middle East
RELEVANT POLICY: Dangerous Individuals and Organizations

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A user posted a testimony from a survivor of the Tigray War, including descriptions of sexual violence and atrocities committed by armed groups, which raised questions about the balance between sharing important information and protecting users from traumatic content
LANGUAGE: Amharic | REGION: East Africa
RELEVANT POLICY: Violence and Incitement

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A comment on a blog discussing police brutality in Brazil, where the user expresses a desire for the situation to reach a boiling point and spark widespread unrest, using a phrase that has been used by both social justice movements and extremist groups
LANGUAGE: Portuguese | REGION: Latin America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Facebook user commented on a post about the Rohingya people in Myanmar, including a caption above an image of a pig defecating. The caption described the Rohingya as "tricksters" who "continue to cause various social problems," supported the Myanmar government's actions to "curb" the Rohingya, and called for their "absolute erasure from the face of the Earth" for "national security and well-being."
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: South Asia | LOCATION: Myanmar
RELEVANT POLICY: Violence and Incitement
COMPLEXITY: HIGH

CULTURAL CONTEXT: The case is situated in the context of ongoing ethnic tensions and violence against the Rohingya people in Myanmar, a marginalized and persecuted minority group. The post's language reflects real-world conflict and calls for genocide, which has significant cultural and political sensitivity.
⚑ Cultural context played a significant role in this case.

LEGAL REFERENCES: Charter Article 2 Section 1, Bylaws Article 3 Section 1, Bylaws Article 2 Section 2.1.3

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Reasoning: The Board found that the comment advocated lethal violence through the call to "erase" the Rohingya people, which violates Meta's Violence and Incitement Community Standard. The Board highlighted Meta's under-enforcement of violent rhetoric against vulnerable groups and determined removal was necessary to prevent harm.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Facebook post claiming that Hamas originated from the population of Gaza, comparing them to a "savage horde", and stating that the "general public" in Gaza is not the "victim" of Hamas but rather, that the militant group emerged as a "true reflection" of "the innermost desires of a savage horde".
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: Middle East | LOCATION: Israel, Palestinian Territories
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech
COMPLEXITY: HIGH

CULTURAL CONTEXT: The case involves cultural and regional context, specifically the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the targeting of Palestinians in Gaza based on their ethnicity and nationality. The language used, such as comparing people to a "savage horde", has historical and cultural connotations that contribute to the dehumanizing nature of the speech.
⚑ Cultural context played a significant role in this case.

LEGAL REFERENCES: Charter Article 2, Section 1, Bylaws Article 3, Section 1, Bylaws Article 2, Section 2.1.3, Knin Cartoon case

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Reasoning: The Board brought the appeal to Meta's attention, and the company reversed its original decision, removing the post because it violated Meta's Hate Speech policy by targeting protected characteristics of ethnicity and nationality. The post was deemed dehumanizing speech, generalizing about the people of Gaza. The Board's review aimed to increase understanding of the content moderation process and reduce errors.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: Friend- how are you so carefree living a life of drinking, drugs and unprotected sex with complete strangers? Me-
LANGUAGE: English | REGION: North America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: An analysis of the Turkish concept of 'gazi' and its complex implications, ranging from its historical roots as a term for veterans of the Ottoman Empire to its modern usage in various contexts, including sports and politics
LANGUAGE: Turkish | REGION: Middle East
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A post discusses the legacy of a historical figure, with some comments praising their contributions to social justice and others condemning their role in colonialism
LANGUAGE: Portuguese | REGION: Latin America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A social media post from a popular Egyptian actor, endorsing a new smartphone brand, but with a caption that could be interpreted as either a genuine review or a paid advertisement
LANGUAGE: Arabic | REGION: North Africa
RELEVANT POLICY: Misinformation

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Hindi-language social media post sharing a news article about a controversial statement made by a public figure, with some users commenting that the article is biased and promotes hatred against a certain community
LANGUAGE: Hindi | REGION: South Asia
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Content violates policy and must be removed.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: An Arabic-speaking user in North Africa posts a poem that uses metaphorical language to describe a personal struggle, with phrases that could be seen as either a critique of societal norms or a promotion of harmful ideologies
LANGUAGE: Arabic | REGION: North Africa
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: ALLOW

Content does not violate the applicable policy.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A Facebook post claiming that a specific socioeconomic group is inherently more prone to violence, using statistical data and anecdotal evidence to support the claim
LANGUAGE: Portuguese | REGION: Latin America
RELEVANT POLICY: Hate Speech

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Content violates policy and must be removed.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A user reshared a Facebook post containing a cartoon depicting two men entering a home. The resident apologizes for the mess, but the home is clean. One man says they only clean when intending to have sex. The resident responds "me too, my friend" while covering the other man's face with a cloth as he struggles. The caption says "I'm sorry my friend" with a sad emoji. The cartoon implies drugging and impending rape.
LANGUAGE: Spanish | REGION: Latin America | LOCATION: Mexico
RELEVANT POLICY: Sexual exploitation of adults
COMPLEXITY: MEDIUM

CULTURAL CONTEXT: The case involved cultural sensitivities around jokes about rape and sexual violence in Mexico and Latin America, where underreporting of male rape survivors is a concern. The Board noted the challenges in moderating humor related to sexual violence.
⚑ Cultural context played a significant role in this case.

LEGAL REFERENCES: Charter Article 2 Section 1, Bylaws Article 3 Section 1, Bylaws Article 2 Section 2.1.3

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Reasoning: The Board found that Meta's original decision to leave the content up was incorrect because the cartoon depicted non-consensual sexual touching and mocked survivors, violating the Adult Sexual Exploitation policy. The Board emphasized the importance of context in evaluating jokes about sexual violence and supported removal to uphold policy enforcement.


[System]
You are a culturally-aware content moderation decision agent for a global social media platform.

You must evaluate social media content considering:
- Cultural and linguistic context of the post's origin community
- Meta's Community Standards and applicable policy clauses
- Real-world harm potential vs. legitimate speech rights
- Cross-cultural nuance that Western-trained AI systems typically miss

Available actions:
- ALLOW: Content is legitimate and should remain
- REMOVE: Content violates policy and must be removed
- ALLOW_WITH_LABEL: Allow but add a warning/sensitivity label
- ESCALATE: Refer to human reviewer (genuinely ambiguous high-stakes case)
- RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION: Reduce reach without full removal

Always provide your decision followed by a concise justification.

[User]
POST: A video claiming to show a traditional Yoruba festival in Nigeria, but actually depicting a similar festival in Benin, with misleading captions about the festival's origins and significance
LANGUAGE: Yoruba | REGION: West Africa
RELEVANT POLICY: Misinformation

What is the correct moderation decision? Choose one: ALLOW | REMOVE | ALLOW_WITH_LABEL | ESCALATE | RESTRICT_DISTRIBUTION
Provide your decision and a brief justification.

[Assistant]
Decision: REMOVE

Content violates policy and must be removed.