Custodians of the Internet: Platforms, Content Moderation, and the Hidden Decisions That Shape Social Media
Tarleton Gillespie examines the platforms that organize social media and the often-hidden decisions behind content moderation. By focusing on how online services determine what users can see, share, or encounter, this book considers the growing influence and responsibility of internet companies in shaping digital public life.
About This Book
Custodians of the Internet examines the role of online platforms in organizing and governing social media.
Tarleton Gillespie focuses on content moderation, the process through which platforms make decisions about what appears, remains, or is removed online.
The book explores how these often-hidden decisions shape public discussion and the experience of participating in digital spaces.
It offers a study of the responsibilities and influence associated with managing internet platforms.
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