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Human User Roles (Target)

Last modified by Robert Schaub on 2026/02/08 08:31
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Not Implemented (v2.6.33) - User authentication and role system is not yet implemented. Current system has no user accounts - all users are anonymous. This diagram shows the target architecture.

Target User Role Hierarchy


graph TD
    READER[Reader] --> |Registers| CONTRIBUTOR[Contributor]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Earns Reputation| TRUSTED[Trusted Contributor]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Appointed| MODERATOR[Moderator]
    READER --> |Can| R1[Browse Search]
    READER --> |Can| R2[Flag Issues]
    READER --> |Can| R3[Submit Claims]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Can| C1[Edit Claims]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Can| C2[Add Evidence]
    CONTRIBUTOR --> |Can| C3[Improve Content]
    TRUSTED --> |Can| T1[Approve Changes]
    TRUSTED --> |Can| T2[Mentor New Contributors]
    MODERATOR --> |Can| M1[Review Flags]
    MODERATOR --> |Can| M2[Hide Harmful Content]
    MODERATOR --> |Can| M3[Resolve Disputes]

Role Descriptions

 Role  Purpose  Current Status
 Reader  Anonymous browsing and submission  Implemented (all users)
 Contributor  Edit claims, add evidence  Not implemented
 Trusted Contributor  Approve changes, mentor  Not implemented
 Moderator  Handle abuse, resolve disputes  Not implemented

Current Implementation

All users are anonymous Readers:

  • Can submit text/URLs for analysis
  • Can view analysis results
  • No persistent accounts
  • No role-based permissions

Target Design Principles

Simplified flat role structure:

  • Reader: Default role, no login required
  • Contributor: Registers and earns reputation through contributions
  • Trusted Contributor: Substantial reputation unlocks additional permissions
  • Moderator: Appointed by Governing Team, handles abuse/disputes

No hierarchy - roles represent responsibility levels, not management structure.