Not or unlikely YMYL Topic Music award winners Explanation : This topic is unlikely to cause harm.
Type of topic
Clear YMYL Topic
May be YMYL Topic
Evacuation routes for a tsunami Explanation : Inaccurate information on evacuation routes could cause significant harm to people.
Weather forecast Explanation : In most
Information Could significant harm result from inaccurate information?
situations, slightly inaccurate information about the weather forecast will not cause harm. People often ask family members "what's the weather today".
When to go to the emergency room
How often to replace a toothbrush
How frequently to wash j eans Explanation : This topic is unlikely to cause harm.
Advice about an activity Could significant harm result from poor advice?
Explanation : Bad advice on when to go to the emergency room could cause significant harm.
Explanation : This is a casual health topic people commonly discuss with friends. A slightly imperfect suggestion is unlikely to significantly impact health or safety. Personal opinion about why an exercise is inferior Explanation : While there may be a health concern if the exercise is extreme or risky, most discussions of jogging vs News about a car accident Explanation : The accident itself may have been harmful, but there is likely little risk of future harm from small inaccuracies in reporting about an incident. swimming, etc. involve personal preference. A hot sauce challenge Explanation : While some people may experience some discomfort by tasting various hot sauces, it is unlikely that sharing about such challenges would cause significant harm. Review of a type of car Explanation : While cars are big purchases, many people ask friends and family about cars.
Personal opinion about why a racial group is inferior Explanation : Pages on this topic have been used to justify or incite violence against groups of people.
Personal opinion about why a rock band is inferior Explanation : This topic is unlikely to cause harm, although there may be strong opinions involved!
A personal opinion What impact could this opinion have on other people and society?
News about ongoing violence
News about a local high school basketball game Explanation : This topic is unlikely to cause harm.
News about current events Could this topic significantly impact people and society? For societal impact, consider issues such as elections and trust in public institutions that benefit society. Sharing on social media Could the social media post cause significant harm? Could it hurt individuals? Could it damage society if widely shared?
Explanation : People need accurate information to stay safe. Society may also be impacted by information about ongoing violence, as citizens and governments make civic decisions accordingly. A tide pod challenge post Explanation : This harmful social media challenge was responsible for deaths.
A music video Explanation : This type of content generally has little risk of harm.
Purchasing prescription drugs Explanation : Prescription drugs have the potential to cause harm and require purchase from licensed pharmacies.
Purchasing pencils Explanation : Pencils and other everyday items are unlikely to cause harm.
Online commerce and product reviews
Consider the product. Could the product cause significant harm?
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