Political & State Media Labeling Enforcement Guide
This guide explains how Vibble assigns labels to political entities, state-affiliated media, government-controlled outlets, and public-interest communications.
1. Purpose
Labels increase transparency for users by identifying accounts that represent governments, political actors, or media organizations with state influence.
2. Label Categories
- Government Verification (Grey Badge): Official government accounts
- State-Affiliated Media Label: Organizations funded or controlled by governments
- Government-Controlled Media Label: Direct editorial control by state actors
- Political Candidate / Party Labels: For election periods
- Public Interest Labels: Context for crisis, elections, misinformation
3. Criteria for State-Affiliated Media
Organizations may receive this label if:
- The state has significant editorial influence
- Funding is primarily from government sources
- Regulatory structures shape editorial outcomes
- Leadership is appointed or approved by government
4. Government-Controlled Media
Applied when:
- Content direction is controlled by government bodies
- Journalists are subject to political directives
- Editorial independence is compromised
5. Election Labeling
During elections, Vibble may label:
- Political candidates
- Political parties
- Election authorities
Labels may include voting information, fact-check links, or disclaimers.
6. Enforcement Actions
- Reduced visibility for state propaganda
- Context panels on misleading political content
- Removal of coordinated misinformation campaigns
- Limits on monetization for state-controlled media
7. Appeals
Organizations may dispute a label by providing evidence of editorial independence.
Email: labels@vibble.com
8. Contact
Political Integrity: elections@vibble.com
Media Governance: media@vibble.com
Nexa Group Public Affairs: publicaffairs@nexa-group.org
