Quote-Post Manipulation Rules
This policy governs the use of quote-posts on Vibble, including how they may be used for commentary, criticism, and discussion, and how misuse such as harassment, dog-piling, or misinformation amplification is handled.
1. Purpose of Quote-Posts
Quote-posts allow users to share another user’s post while adding their own context or commentary. They are essential for:
- Public discussion and debate
- Critique, analysis, and commentary
- Sharing news and information with added perspective
2. Acceptable Uses
Acceptable quote-post uses include:
- Good-faith disagreement or debate
- Fact-checking or contextual clarification
- Satire or parody that does not violate other policies
- Highlighting content for educational or journalistic purposes
3. Prohibited Quote-Post Behaviors
Vibble prohibits using quote-posts to:
- Incite harassment or dog-piling against an individual or group
- Mock or degrade users with abusive language or slurs
- Spread manipulated or out-of-context screenshots to mislead
- Promote targeted hate campaigns or coordinated attacks
- Attach misinformation or conspiracy content to legitimate posts
4. Misleading Edits & Context Removal
Users may not:
- Crop or edit images in a way that reverses or alters meaning
- Quote-post with commentary that intentionally misrepresents the original post
- Use AI or synthetic media to fabricate fake quote-posts or replies
5. Coordinated Quote-Post Harassment
Vibble treats coordinated quote-post harassment as a serious violation. Indicators include:
- Large numbers of users quote-posting a target with similar abusive language
- Off-platform coordination encouraging attacks on a specific individual
- Targeted dog-piles against vulnerable users (minors, marginalized groups, private individuals)
Enforcement may include:
- Removal of abusive quote-posts
- Down-ranking of the abusive chain
- Account suspensions or permanent bans in severe cases
6. Quote-Posts & Misinformation
When quote-posts are used to spread misinformation:
- Labels or context panels may be added to the quote-post or the original content
- Distribution of the quote-post may be limited, especially for elections or crises
- Repeat misuse can lead to account-level enforcement
7. Creator & User Safeguards
While users generally cannot block quote-posting of public content, Vibble may:
- Offer per-post safety controls in sensitive scenarios
- Apply automatic throttling when abuse thresholds are detected
- Provide tools to report “Quote-post harassment” specifically
8. Reporting & Appeals
Users can report quote-posts that they believe violate this policy. Moderation teams will review:
- The quote content
- The original post
- Context of the broader conversation
Appeals for removed quote-posts or enforcement related to quote-post abuse can be submitted via:
Appeals: appeals@vibble.com
9. Contact
For high-risk cases (journalists, public officials, targeted campaigns), contact:
Safety & Harassment Response: safety@vibble.com
Policy & Governance: policy@vibble.com
Nexa Group Integrity: integrity@nexa-group.org