Conversely, the 5th Town Assembly also evaluates the quality of the reporter. For example, if there are 10,000 comments on a singer's video and all critical comments are reported by fans, the comment function would become ineffective. If the 5th Town Assembly deems the reports as not constituting cyberbullying, this would negatively impact the reporter's standing; for instance, if reports are rejected three times, the reporter would then be barred from reporting for one month. If rejected again after reinstatement, the next suspension could be for three months. The system encourages careful reporting, with yet undecided restrictions on the number and duration of suspensions for offenders and reporters. Posts or comments that are reported but then rejected by the 5th Town Assembly are displayed again.
If the 5th Town Assembly finds that the reported content does constitute cyberbullying, they directly inform the person or their family about the action to be taken and delete the comment. Sometimes, it may be better to have the entire 5th Town Assembly discuss the issue or delegate the communication to another appropriate person, depending on the interpersonal dynamics, allowing for flexible responses.
In cases such as the reporting of explicit images, sharing them within the 5th Town Assembly could further harm the victim. Therefore, the 5th Town Assembly ensures that the images are edited to prevent direct viewing before discussing the issue with others.
Additionally, there are instances where people write reviews of events, hospitals, restaurants, or personal services online, and some might post false comments out of dissatisfaction or jealousy. Comments like "The food at that place had bugs" or "The doctor didn't provide proper treatment" are difficult to verify as true or false without evidence. In such cases, the service provider ends up victimized, and the liar may win by default. Hence, in Prout Village, even if critical comments are factual, they could be considered cyberbullying if no evidence is provided, depending on whether the service provider feels targeted and reports it. However, critical comments that present evidence, such as a video showing mistreatment at an animal hospital, are less likely to be considered illegal by the 5th Town Assembly.
In Prout Village, the fundamental principle underlying these mechanisms is that the residents themselves are responsible for maintaining public order, as there is no police force. This applies equally in both the real world and the online world, where it has already been proven that the internet can easily become a breeding ground for bullying. Bullying can target not only distant celebrities but also those living nearby. If there are individuals disrupting local security, it is up to the residents themselves to address this. The 5th Town Assembly member living closest to the disruptive user has the authority to determine the legality of actions, and malicious users are treated in rehabilitation facilities.
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