So you have logged into Bumble to find your matches as always, but a label titled “Moderated” showed up on your profile. What does it mean? What should you do if you see this? This article will provide everything you need to know about being moderated on Bumble and what to do if you experience this.
What does “moderated” mean on Bumble?
Generally, the label “moderated” on your Bumble profile means another user has reported you for posting content against the platform’s policy. It could also mean that the Bumble algorithm has flagged your account due to your non-transparent activities.
As much as Bumble aims to connect potential dates, it also frowns at seeing users who go against its policies.
Based on the set rules, the platform wants to ensure they get rid of users who don’t follow the platform’s guidelines.
To accomplish this, Bumble’s algorithm checks whether what you’ve been doing on the platform over time doesn’t violate their rules.
Moreover, since algorithms won’t always be right, they allow users to check on other people’s account and report it if the account doesn’t seem to comply with the rules.
Now, if the algorithm notices any strange activity after scanning through your recent activities, you’ll likely be flagged for violating their rules.
Also, if any user finds your account spammy, they could report your account, stating the reason.
In any case, the Bumble employees or the algorithm will want to check whether what has been stated about your account is really true. They do this by going through your previous activities.
After that, the company would continue watching you closely to see if you still violate the rules. When this happens, Bumble would openly notify you by the “Moderated” label on your profile.
In other words, whenever you see “Moderated” on your profile, it means your account’s previous and subsequent activities are being watched closely for any violation.
Meanwhile, it is worth noting that sometimes, you may not know your account is being watched, and after some time, your account will be blocked.
That may happen because the platform has probably seen enough evidence that you’ve been violating the rules for a while. So technically, Bumble’s little way of telling its users to “be very careful” is by displaying the “Moderated” label on their profile.
Why is my account moderated on Bumble?
Your account may have been moderated due to several reasons, including using nicknames, photos containing erotic content, and many others.
Thankfully, moderation on Bumble is done to help bring users back on track and make them follow the rules. So, whenever your account is moderated, you have violated some policies, and the platform is therefore trying to call your attention to it to help you be more careful. That said, below are the reasons why your account may be moderated.
You used a nickname or a name other than your real name
Using a nickname won’t instantly lead to a ban on the platform. But it does make the Bumble algorithm think you’re likely a scammer or spammer, if at all it’s able to detect it.
So, in the long run, their algorithm will start watching your account for any strange activity, which could lead to your profile being moderated.
For example, if your real name is Danielle Harrison and you used a name like Danes (which isn’t your real name), there’s a high chance the name will be detected as a nickname, which Bumble doesn’t want.
Therefore, your profile may start showing “moderated” because of that nickname after some time.
You uploaded someone else’s picture
Bumble expects all its users to be as transparent as possible. One of the ways the platform checks for this is by looking through the photos you’ve been posting.
If you are not the one in any of the photos, the platform might believe you were using someone else’s photo without their knowledge.
This is a red flag for the company and again, could lead to a moderated profile.
Your profile contains erotic content or violence
Yes. Bumble is a dating app for adults. But it always frowns at any content portraying nude, erotism, or violence, at least on the app.
Bumble is meant to connect dates together to have fun and do all they want, and not to feed your matched list or other users with inappropriate content or photos.
So, if your account contains any adult content or portrays any violence, there’s a high chance that your profile could be moderated.
Your profile contains mirror selfies
Although many social media platforms allow you to post these photos, Bumble is against such a photo.
Technically, you can post these photos, but you should know the risk involved.
What to do if you’re moderated on Bumble (How to fix)
While moderation on Bumble is a clear road to getting banned, it still doesn’t mean that you’d get banned, as there are things you can do to reverse the issue.
When your account becomes moderated by Bumble, there are a few things you can do to stop Bumble from moderating your account.
Keep in mind that Irrespective of what you do, there’s no full guarantee that you’ll get your account back fully to yourself instantly. Bumble still needs to see that you’ve made the necessary changes that conform with their rules before they can release your account. That said, here are a few things you can do if you’re moderated on Bumble.
Use your real name
Change your name from the Bumble app settings to use your real name. This will help prevent the algorithm from thinking you’re someone who just wants to hide their real identity for selfish reasons.
Remove your selfies from your profile
You should remove pictures that have any filters, effects, or captions whatsoever. And instead, use pictures that portray you naturally — photos that are taken without including any effects.
Delete any erotic content you have
Since you know that the platform doesn’t want to see anything erotic on its users’ profiles, you will definitely want to keep to that. Hence, you should delete any photo that contains erotic content.
Remove any photo that doesn’t show you very well
You should remove any photo that doesn’t clearly show your face from your account. This way, you can help the Bumble algorithm easily recognize your photo and know you’re the one in the photo.
Contact Bumble app support
If you’re sure you haven’t done anything that could have made Bumble start moderating your account, you can try contacting their support. Let them tell you why they are moderating your account. You should also let them know you have done nothing wrong and request that they lift the moderation.
Moreover, if you have violated their policies before but you’ve now fixed everything, you can also reach out to their support. You can let them know you’ve previously violated their policies, but you’ve now adjusted. Hopefully, they’ll go through your account again and remove the moderation.
Final Thoughts
Being moderated on Bumble can cause you to wonder if your account is under ban threat, especially as a new user.
When you see the “moderated” label on your profile, it doesn’t exactly mean your account is or is about to be blocked or banned. Instead, it serves as a warning to set things straight with your account if you still want to continue using the app.
However, this does not deter the fact that Bumble’s moderation could turn into a ban if not handled properly.
