Platform Mechanics

Cockroach Janta Party operates as a free, open platform with transparent editorial processes:

1. User Registration & Content Creation

Any person can register on the platform free of charge. Once verified, users can:

• Write and submit articles
• File complaints and grievances
• Create demands for policy change
• Contribute to report cards
• Comment on published content

2. Moderation & Fact-Checking

Before publication, all user-submitted content goes through:

• Initial Review: Moderators check for compliance with our editorial standards
• Fact-Checking: Claims are verified against public records, government databases, and credible sources
• Source Verification: Users must provide evidence and citations for allegations
• Legal Review: Content is assessed for potential defamation or legal issues
• Final Approval: Editors decide whether to publish, request revisions, or reject

3. Publication & Engagement

Approved content is published with:

• Author byline and publication date
• Clear citations and evidence links
• Category tags (Article, Complaint, Demand, Report Card)
• Engagement metrics (views, likes, comments)

Content Categories & Standards

📰 Articles

In-depth journalism and analysis on governance, policy, and public issues.

• Standards: Fact-checked, cited, investigative or analytical
• Review Process: Full fact-check against multiple sources
• Corrections: Any errors are corrected and noted transparently

🚨 Complaints

Citizen grievances about government services, corruption, or poor implementation.

• Standards: Documented with dates, names, and supporting evidence
• Review Process: Moderators verify the complaint is genuine and verifiable
• Privacy: Complainant can remain anonymous if desired

📢 Demands

Calls for policy change and government accountability.

• Standards: Clear, specific, and actionable asks
• Review Process: Checked for factual basis and reasonableness
• Aggregation: Similar demands are tracked and counted

📊 Report Cards

Evidence-based evaluations of government institution performance.

• Standards: Based on verifiable data, not opinion
• Review Process: Rigorous fact-check using official sources
• Transparency: Methodology and data sources clearly stated

What We Moderate

We Remove or Reject:

• Unverified rumors or conspiracy theories
• Hate speech targeting protected characteristics (caste, religion, gender, etc.)
• Incitement to violence or illegal activity
• Personal attacks without factual basis (defamation)
• Doxxing or non-consensual sharing of private information
• Commercial spam or misleading advertising
• Content violating Indian law

We Allow:

• Critical analysis of government policies and leaders
• Diverse political viewpoints rooted in fact
• Legitimate complaints about public services
• Demands for change and reform
• Opinion pieces clearly labeled as such

Quality Assurance & Corrections

We maintain quality through:

• Regular Audits: We periodically review published content for accuracy
• Correction Policy: Errors are corrected immediately with transparent notes
• User Reports: Readers can report inaccuracies for review
• Source Updates: We update content when government data changes
• Editorial Independence: Our review team operates independently from any political pressure

Transparency & Accountability

We are committed to transparency:

• Quarterly Reports: We publish moderation stats (approvals, rejections, reasons)
• Methodology Documentation: Report card methods are publicly explained
• Data Sources: All sources for claims are cited and linked
• Appeals Process: Users can appeal moderation decisions within 7 days
• Open Communication: We respond to criticism and engage with fact-checkers

User Engagement Features

Readers and writers stay engaged through:

• Likes & Comments: No login required to engage with content
• Aggregated Complaints: Complaints are grouped to show government responsiveness
• Report Cards: Performance metrics compiled from verified complaints
• Dashboard: Authors can track article performance and feedback
• Search & Filter: Users can find content by domain, category, date

No Algorithmic Manipulation

Unlike social media platforms, we:

• Don't amplify based on politics: All published content is treated equally
• Don't hide content: Unpopular truth is as visible as popular opinion
• Don't personalize feeds: Users see the same content in chronological order
• Don't sell data: We never sell user information to advertisers or political campaigns