Short answer: Content tagging is how Vizno categorizes projects by maturity level, themes, and content type - and those tags determine which front (Vizno or Vizno Uncut) a project can appear on, as well as which readers can access it. The exact tag taxonomy, required vs. optional tags, enforcement rules, and what happens if tags are misapplied are still being finalized. For now, contact support if you have a specific tagging question.
What we know from context
Other articles reference content tagging in two places:
- Choosing between Vizno and Vizno Uncut - the front your project appears on appears to depend, at least in part, on how you tag your content. Explicit or adult content requires Vizno Uncut; mainstream content belongs on Vizno. Tagging is presumably the mechanism that routes a project to the correct front.
- Adult content publishing - tagging is described alongside adult content policy, suggesting that certain tags (likely an explicit or NSFW designation) are required before adult content can be published, and that those tags may trigger additional requirements such as age verification for readers.
What is still being determined
The following specifics are not yet confirmed and will be filled in once policy is finalized:
- The full tag taxonomy - what tag options exist, which are mandatory, and which are optional.
- Who applies tags - whether creators self-tag at publish time, whether Vizno reviews or overrides tags, or both.
- Consequences of mistagging - what happens if a project is tagged incorrectly (e.g., adult content published without the appropriate tag). This likely intersects with content policy enforcement, but details are pending.
- Tag mutability - whether tags can be changed after a project is published, and whether a tag change can move a project between fronts.
- Reader-facing display - whether tags are shown to readers on browse/discovery surfaces and, if so, how.
For creators
If you are deciding how to tag your project right now, the safest guidance available is:
- If your project contains any explicit or adult content, it belongs on Vizno Uncut - select any tag that reflects that designation.
- If your project is mainstream (no explicit content), it belongs on Vizno.
- When in doubt, contact support before publishing. Mistagging may result in your project being taken down or rerouted, which could affect reader access and any associated purchases.
Related
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- What does the /uncut-unavailable page say to a customer in a blocked jurisdiction?
- How often does a reader re-attest their age after first signup?