Content Warning: Public Attitudes on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression

This report addresses this gap delivering an in-depth analysis of how representative samples of citizens across ten countries perceive the delicate balance between freedom of speech, harm prevention, and the challenges of content moderation.

What’s inside?

• Insights into who the public believes should be responsible for moderating online content.
• Perspectives on navigating the tension between free expression and user safety.
• A closer look at public concerns about toxic behavior, misinformation, and the role of platforms.

Recommended citation: Theocharis, Y., Kosmidis, S., Zilinsky, J., **Quint, F.**, & Pradel, F. (2025, February 11). Content Warning: Public Attitudes on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/F56BH
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