De Filippi, Primavera, and Nathan Schneider. "Peer Governance in Online Communities." Frontiers in Human Dynamics 3 (2021): 771586.

While much attention has been given to the governance challenges faced by large online platforms, this Research Topic shifts focus to the governance dynamics within the communities hosted by these platforms. It explores questions such as how users develop rules and norms, the legitimacy and enforcement of these rules, the accountability of moderators, and available sanctions within these communities, highlighting the significance of local governance in shaping online life and societal dynamics.