About
Everything in Moderation* is an independent publication providing analysis and practical insights on platform governance, digital regulation and the systems shaping online safety and AI.
Through reporting, expert commentary and practitioner-led guidance, EiM* helps readers understand how platforms, policymakers and technology companies are responding to the challenges of governing online spaces.
As governments and technology companies reshape the rules governing online spaces, EiM helps readers understand what matters — and what happens next.
EiM is read by Trust & Safety teams, policymakers, researchers, journalists and technology companies around the world.
EiM publishes two newsletters each week alongside member-only guides, interviews and the Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast:
Week in Review
Ben Whitelaw's in-depth guide to the policies, products, platforms and people in the news over the last seven days. Every Friday.
Trust & Safety Insider
Alice Hunsberger shares industry insights, must-read reports and research and first-hand advice from over a decade working in Trust & Safety. Every Monday.
Who is behind EiM
Ben Whitelaw, founder and editor of Everything in Moderation*
Ben has 15 years of experience working in strategy and consulting roles for global media organisations. He also hosts the Ctrl-Alt-Speech podcast with Techdirt's Mike Masnick.
Email him at ben@everythinginmoderation.co.
Alice Hunsberger, industry leader and writer of T&S Insider
Alice is head of Trust & Safety at Musubi, a T&S startup. She was previously VP, Trust & Safety and Content Moderation at PartnerHero and has held senior T&S roles at Grindr and OkCupid. She has a podcast, Trust in Tech, with the Integrity Institute.
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