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A law-enforcement documentary uses graphic terminology to describe crimes, and automated text analysis treats the wording as promotion.

Problem

A law-enforcement documentary uses graphic terminology to describe crimes, and automated text analysis treats the wording as promotion.

Solution

Root Cause / Diagnostic:
Automated NLP classifiers evaluate transcripts for graphic depictions of violence or criminal acts. Clinical or legal descriptions can be misinterpreted as glorification or promotion of violence.

Actionable Step-by-Step Fix:
1. Adopt Clinical and Judicial Terminology: Replace sensationalized or visceral vocabulary with formal penal code and courtroom legal terminology.
2. Anchor Narration with Law Enforcement Spokespersons: Cut frequently to on-camera statements from prosecutors, detectives, or legal experts.
3. Apply 18+ Age Restriction Voluntarily: Apply voluntary age-gating upon upload, signaling to algorithms that graphic legal topics are curated for mature audiences.

Pro Creator Tip:
Use clinical, courtroom-grade terminology rather than descriptive colloquialisms when narrating criminal acts to prevent violent content classification.