Content Moderator gig @ OF

So, there I was, scrolling through job listings on LinkedIn, when I stumbled upon a role that caught my eye for its uniqueness - a content moderator for OF. My initial thought was, "Is this for real?" Followed by, "How does one even interview for that?" Intrigued and a bit amused, I shot my shot and applied. A few days later, to my surprise, I got an email inviting me to an interview. The email was professional, outlining the importance of content moderation for maintaining a safe and respectful online environment. It emphasized looking for someone with strong ethical judgment and resilience. I thought, "Okay, this could be an interesting challenge." So, I confirmed the interview. The interview day arrived, and it was nothing like I expected. It was conducted over a secure video call platform. The interviewer, let's call them Jamie, was incredibly professional. Jamie began by explaining the company's mission to provide a safe, consensual, and respectful platform for adult content. They stressed the importance of content moderators in achieving this mission by filtering out content that violates their guidelines, including anything non-consensual, illegal, or harmful. Jamie then moved on to discuss the challenges of the job. They were upfront about the potential for burnout and the importance of mental health support. The company provided regular counseling sessions, mental health days, and a supportive team environment to help moderators manage the psychological toll the job could take. The most unexpected part of the interview was the ethical scenarios Jamie presented. I was asked how I would handle hypothetical situations involving borderline content, balancing the platform's commitment to freedom of expression with the need to protect users from harmful material. It was a deep dive into moral and ethical decision-making. Jamie also asked about my coping mechanisms for stress and my views on the importance of consent and respect in adult content. It was clear the company took these issues seriously and wanted to ensure their moderators were aligned with these values. By the end of the interview, my perspective had shifted. What initially seemed like a quirky job listing revealed itself to be a role of significant importance and responsibility. Jamie thanked me for my time and mentioned that they were looking for individuals who not only had the stomach for the content but also the heart and mind to approach it with care and respect. A week later, I received an offer. The decision to accept wasn't easy, but the company's commitment to safety, consent, and mental health support swayed me. It's been a journey of growth, challenges, and learning ever since. And while it's not your typical 9-to-5, it's a role that has taught me a lot about the digital world's complexities and the unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to make it a better place. New TC: 187 #ContentModerator #OnlyF