a new tool helps catch nasty comments – even when they’re disguised
- Written by Johnny Chan, Lecturer, Business School, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
People determined to spread toxic messages online have taken to masking their words to bypass automated moderation filters.
A user might replace letters with numbers or symbols, for example, writing “Y0u’re st00pid” instead of “You’re stupid”.
Another tactic involves combining words, such as...





