Ideology and free speech values predict content moderation preferences: cross-national evidence across targets of hate speech
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Key Points
This research investigates how ideology and values about free speech influence content moderation preferences regarding hate speech.
Participants from 10 countries exposed to a standardized hate speech example.
Measured support for moderation based on political ideology and values around freedom of speech.
Analyzed cross-national variations in content moderation preferences.
Significant differences in support for moderation exist between countries, with the U.S. showing lower support compared to France, Brazil, and South Africa.
Political ideology significantly predicts individuals' moderation preferences, with those on the right less supportive of moderation than those on the left.
Individuals emphasizing harm prevention are more likely to support stringent moderation measures.
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Implication
Randomized trial examines hate speech moderation preferences across 10 countries, suggesting strong ideological influence.