Discussion Forum Netiquette

Name of code

Discussion Forum Netiquette

Originator of code

City Digital Group

Country

Finland

Original language

Finnish

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Media users

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Procedural

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

The Suomi24 Rules are guidelines produced by City Digital Group for everyone participating in discussions on the Suomi24 forum. Suomi24 has been active for over 20 years and is one of the most popular Finnish discussion forums, where participants can anonymously join discussions on various topics in numerous groups. Participants in certain groups can be referred to as online communities. The discussions are moderated based on reports. The service is known for its bold and sometimes inappropriate discussions. The rules outline the service’s etiquette, prohibiting actions such as sharing violent imagery, racist or offensive content, threatening other users, soliciting money, or selling sexual services.

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