What does the Quora website look like to members of Quora moderation?

For members of Quora's moderation team, the website involves several key features and responsibilities:

Moderation Tools

Quora moderators, which include employees, contractors, and in some cases, trusted users, have access to tools that allow them to manage and maintain the quality of content on the platform. This includes the ability to review reported answers, questions, and comments to ensure they comply with Quora's guidelines and policies12.

Reporting and Review System

Moderators can act on reports filed by users regarding spam, abuse, or low-quality content. Users can report suspicious or inappropriate content, and moderators then review these reports to take necessary actions such as removing the content or warning the user1.

Anonymity and Editing

Moderators oversee the anonymity features on Quora. Since the changes in 2017, anonymous questions and answers are detached from user accounts, and moderators ensure that these remain anonymous unless the user chooses to reveal their identity. They also manage the process of users requesting lists of anonymous edit links for their existing anonymous content2.

Content Quality Management

Moderators play a crucial role in upholding the quality of answers on Quora. They help ensure that good-quality answers are upvoted and poor-quality answers are downvoted, although this process is largely driven by user interactions. Moderators intervene when necessary to maintain the integrity of the platform1.

Enforcement of Guidelines

Moderators are responsible for enforcing Quora's community guidelines and policies. This includes handling cases of spam, harassment, and other forms of abuse, ensuring that the platform remains a respectful and informative environment for all users12.

Overall, the moderation team on Quora works to maintain a high standard of content quality, user safety, and community engagement, which is essential for the platform's continued success and user trust.