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Xiaohongshu, commonly known as RedNote, has been on an unexpected hiring spree lately. The Chinese social media platform is in search of English-language content moderators.

US users are increasingly signing up for Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as...
US users are increasingly signing up for Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, in light of potential TikTok restrictions.

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Recent days have seen a surge in U.S. users creating new accounts on RedNote, a Chinese app, due in part to the looming ban on TikTok. This influx poses a challenge for RedNote as it strives to balance China's strict content moderation rules with providing a positive experience for its new, non-Chinese-speaking users.

Many users, like American artist Heather Roberts with over 32,000 followers, enjoy the kindness and friendliness of the Chinese community on RedNote. However, some American users have encountered frustration with censorship rules that go beyond what they're used to. Content deemed sensitive, either politically or otherwise, is often censored.

A user who identified as non-binary was censored after posting about the platform's acceptance of gay people. The next day, they faced homophobic comments, leading to their decision to quit the platform. Another user expressed frustration over censorship of a photo of their upper body. A Chinese user suggested covering nipples, as Chinese social media platforms often impose restrictions on sexually suggestive content.

Posts about 'My Hero Academia,' a Japanese anime that faced censorship in China due to historical references, have also been removed. When asked about reviewing content uploaded by foreign users, a Chinese spokesperson considered social media use a personal choice.

RedNote has responded to this influx of users by hiring English-speaking content moderators and creating English-Chinese translation tools. The platform has surged to the top position on the U.S. App Store and is attracting curiosity from users wanting to engage with the 'other side of the digital firewall.'

Cybersecurity expert Adrianus Warmenhoven highlights the lack of transparency in RedNote's terms and conditions, posing a cybersecurity risk for non-Chinese-speaking users. The platform's content is more heavily censored compared to TikTok, and its algorithm suppresses politically sensitive issues. RedNote has also scaled up its operations to monitor content more closely.

Despite these challenges, some users, like Jeremy Fraga from Texas, find RedNote addictive and believe it could become their new home, even if TikTok gets banned. China tech analyst Ivy Yang views the influx of new users as a "big win," with potential for organic engagement.

The surge in U.S. users on RedNote has led to an increased need for the app to manage its tech aspects, specifically in handling content moderation and providing user support in English. For instance, RedNote has hired English-speaking content moderators and developed English-Chinese translation tools.

The influx of non-Chinese users has brought attention to RedNote's business model, with some expressing concerns about its censorship policies and lack of transparency in terms and conditions, potentially posing cybersecurity risks.

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