unvetted comment

[/ʌnˈvetɪd ˈkɒment/]
nounpl: unvetted comments
comentário não verificado
1. A remark or statement that has not been reviewed, checked, or approved by an authority, moderator, or expert before being published or shared
The social media platform removed the unvetted comment from the verified account.
A plataforma de mídia social removeu o comentário não verificado da conta verificada.
2. A statement made without prior fact-checking or editorial review
Unvetted comments from anonymous users spread misinformation quickly online.
Comentários não verificados de usuários anônimos propagam desinformação rapidamente na internet.
This term became increasingly common in both American and Brazilian digital culture following the rise of social media. In Brazil, it reflects concerns about misinformation (desinformação) and the need for editorial standards in online spaces. It is frequently used in discussions about platform responsibility and content moderation policies.
NYC Slang
unvetted comment / unchecked take
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unmoderated commentunreviewed commentunverified commentunchecked statement
Antonyms / Antônimos
vetted commentverified commentmoderated commentapproved comment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentário não verificado
Standard term used in digital media and content moderation contexts
São Paulo
comentário não checado
More informal variant using 'checado' instead of 'verificado'
Portugal
comentário não validado
Portuguese variant using 'validado' in formal contexts

Related Words

moderationfact-checkingeditorial reviewverificationcontent policy

Related Idioms & Phrases

talking off the top of your head
speaking without thinking
flying blind
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