For many services, moderating content has become an existential crisis; some services are even establishing rules that pre-empt the need for costly moderation (Christopher Mims/Wall Street Journal)

For a lot of providers, moderating content material has develop into an existential disaster; some providers are even establishing guidelines that pre-empt the necessity for pricey moderation — Content material moderation guidelines was a query of style. Now, they’ll decide a service’s prospects for survival.