Clean User-Generated Content Safely
User-generated content can add value, but raw submissions often include noisy formatting, repeated lines, or unsafe markup fragments. Publishing without cleanup affects both readability and platform safety.
Start with neutral transformations: trim spacing, normalize line breaks, and strip unsupported tags. Avoid aggressive rewriting that changes user meaning unless moderation policy requires it.
Document moderation rules clearly so users understand how content is processed. Transparency helps reduce disputes and improves community trust.
Safe cleanup is a balance between quality and authenticity. Good policy design ensures both are respected.