unmoderated

Thân thiện

The online forum had an unmoderated comments section.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not controlled, supervised, or regulated by a moderator: Describes a situation, discussion, or content where there is no neutral party overseeing or managing the interactions to enforce rules, ensure civility, or filter inappropriate material.
   • Not reduced or tempered in intensity: Describes a quality, such as criticism, emotion, or language, that is expressed in its full, often extreme, force without being softened or restrained.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The online forum was completely unmoderated, leading to frequent arguments and spam.
  • His unmoderated criticism of the policy offended many of his colleagues.
  • The debate descended into chaos because it was unmoderated.

Advanced Usage

• "unmoderated comments section": A common phrase referring to an online space where user comments are posted without prior approval or active oversight.
  • The newspaper decided to close its unmoderated comments section due to the prevalence of hate speech.

Variants and Related Words

• Moderate (verb): To preside over a discussion or debate; to make or become less extreme or intense.
  • She was asked to moderate the panel discussion.
• Moderated (adjective): The opposite of 'unmoderated'; controlled or supervised.
  • The moderated chat room had strict rules against personal attacks.
• Moderator (noun): A person who presides over a discussion, meeting, or online forum.
  • The moderator removed the offensive post.

Synonyms

• Uncontrolled: Not under control or restraint.
• Unchecked: Not restrained or held back.
• Unregulated: Not controlled by rules or laws.
• Unrestrained: Not limited or controlled.

Antonyms

• Moderated
• Supervised
• Controlled
• Regulated
• Restrained

Related Phrases

• Unmoderated Usenet group: A historical term for an early internet discussion group without a designated supervisor.
• Run unmoderated: A phrase describing the operation of a system or forum without oversight.
  • The mailing list has run unmoderated for years.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not made less extreme
   • spoke with unmoderated harshness