Recursive Polycentric Moderation (RPM) : Application of the Localities — Neighbors — Distants Framework to Digital Platforms

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author Lebel, Sylvain
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contents <p>This paper introduces Recursive Polycentric Moderation (RPM), a distributed moderation framework for digital platforms and social networks.</p> <p>RPM constitutes a direct application of the Recursive Polycentric Governance (RPG) framework and addresses the structural limitations of centralized and purely community-based moderation systems.</p> <p>The model relies on a double-majority judgment mechanism combining contextual evaluation by neighboring communities with structurally independent evaluation by distant communities. This architecture enables trans-community accountability without centralized authority, while preserving local normative autonomy.</p> <p>RPM defines no substantive moral standards. It proposes a minimal procedural structure through which distributed normativity may emerge at scale.</p> <p>The framework is designed to resist brigading, reduce echo chambers, preserve contextual sensitivity, and remain computationally scalable for large platforms.</p> <p>Theoretical framework reference:<br>Recursive Polycentric Governance (RPG)<br>https://zenodo.org/records/18306005</p> <p>Project website:<br>https://sylebel.net</p>
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spellingShingle Recursive Polycentric Moderation (RPM) : Application of the Localities — Neighbors — Distants Framework to Digital Platforms
Lebel, Sylvain
content moderation
distributed governance
polycentric governance
recursive systems
online platforms
social networks
platform regulation
digital governance
algorithmic governance
decentralization
<p>This paper introduces Recursive Polycentric Moderation (RPM), a distributed moderation framework for digital platforms and social networks.</p> <p>RPM constitutes a direct application of the Recursive Polycentric Governance (RPG) framework and addresses the structural limitations of centralized and purely community-based moderation systems.</p> <p>The model relies on a double-majority judgment mechanism combining contextual evaluation by neighboring communities with structurally independent evaluation by distant communities. This architecture enables trans-community accountability without centralized authority, while preserving local normative autonomy.</p> <p>RPM defines no substantive moral standards. It proposes a minimal procedural structure through which distributed normativity may emerge at scale.</p> <p>The framework is designed to resist brigading, reduce echo chambers, preserve contextual sensitivity, and remain computationally scalable for large platforms.</p> <p>Theoretical framework reference:<br>Recursive Polycentric Governance (RPG)<br>https://zenodo.org/records/18306005</p> <p>Project website:<br>https://sylebel.net</p>
title Recursive Polycentric Moderation (RPM) : Application of the Localities — Neighbors — Distants Framework to Digital Platforms
topic content moderation
distributed governance
polycentric governance
recursive systems
online platforms
social networks
platform regulation
digital governance
algorithmic governance
decentralization
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18310689