Contributor Moderation Guide
What You Can Post, What Needs Review, and How to Keep Survivors Safe
Welcome to EpsteinWiki. This guide tells you exactly what you can add, what needs a moderator’s review, and what you should never post. Our goal is to protect survivors, preserve accuracy, and keep this project safe and ethical for everyone.
Our Golden Rule
If something could hurt a survivor, misidentify a person, or spread unverified claims, don’t post it. Flag it for review instead.
What You Should Never Post
These items will be removed automatically and may result in warnings or removal from the project:
Survivor-Related Details
• Names of minors
• Identifying details about minors (school, hometown, family names, photos, etc.)
• Names of adult survivors who have not chosen to go public
• Graphic descriptions of abuse or sexual content
• Any wording that blames, questions, or shames survivors
Accusations Without Evidence
• Naming someone as a perpetrator without a source document
• Guessing who a pseudonym refers to (example: “Jane Doe #3 is probably ___”)
• Rumors, anonymous claims, AI-generated “leaks,” or unverified tips
Sensitive Personal Information
• Addresses, phone numbers, private emails
• Social Security / passport numbers
• Private financial info
• Travel itineraries unless part of official, released evidence
Manipulated or Suspicious Materials
• Altered images or documents
• Files with uncertain origin
• Anything created by AI but presented as real evidence
Content That Requires Moderator Review First
If you’re not sure, submit it with a note: “Needs review.”
Moderation is required for:
• Content naming public figures in a negative context
• Financial documents tied to banks, companies, or shell entities
• Photos of people where the context isn’t obvious
• Summaries of sealed or partially restricted documents
• Any timeline or case entry that could imply guilt
Content You Can Safely Post
These are usually fine after standard checking:
• Summaries of court documents
• Scans of public filings (with private info removed)
• Timelines of events based on verified evidence
• Organization or company profiles
• Redacted images
• News articles from reputable outlets
• Evidence summaries without personal details
When in doubt: cite your source and stick to the facts.
How to Format a Safe Contribution
Before you hit “publish,” check these boxes:
• Is the content fact-based?
• Are all minors redacted?
• Are survivors anonymous unless publicly identified?
• Is there a clear source for each claim?
• Did I avoid speculation about identities?
• Did I avoid graphic details?
• Am I adding context, not accusations?
If any answer is “no,” revise it or send it to moderators.
If You See a Problem, Flag It
Contributors can flag content by selecting:
“Flag for Review → Survivor Safety,” “Unverified Claim,” or “Sensitive Data.”
Moderators will quietly review the issue and take appropriate action.
What Happens When Content Is Flagged
Moderators may:
• Edit for redaction
• Ask for sources
• Move content to a private review area
• Decline publication
• Permanently remove dangerous material
You’ll be notified if your content needs changes.
Contributor Conduct Expectations
All contributors must:
• Treat survivors with respect
• Avoid harassment, doxxing, or contacting real individuals
• Keep discussions focused on documents, not personal theories
• Refrain from graphic descriptions
• Protect minors’ privacy at all times
• Label files with their source and date
You’re joining a team working toward truth and accountability — and that means staying responsible with sensitive material.
When You’re Unsure
Ask for help. Post your draft with a note:
“Unsure about this section — please review.”
Better to be cautious than to risk harm or misinformation.