This corrections policy explains how Anonymous handles mistakes and how readers can report one.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
Anonymous works to get every fact right, and when we get something wrong, we fix it openly. This policy explains how to report an error and how we correct, clarify and update our journalism.
Our commitment and corrections policy
Accuracy is the foundation of trust. When we make a mistake, we want to know about it, and we want our readers to know we have fixed it.
This policy applies to everything we publish: articles, headlines, photo galleries, captions, short and long videos, games and our social media posts.
How to report an error
Email [email protected] with the subject line CORRECTION. To help us act quickly, please include:
- The headline or web address of the content.
- The exact statement, image or caption you believe is wrong.
- What you believe is correct, with any supporting evidence or sources.
- Your name and contact details, if you are happy for us to follow up.
Anyone can request a correction, whether or not they are mentioned in the story.
How we review requests
An editor reviews every request, where possible someone other than the original author. The editor checks the original reporting, the sources and any new evidence, and contacts the people involved in the story when needed.
We aim to review every request within 48 hours. We give priority to errors that could cause harm, affect someone’s reputation, or relate to health, safety, legal or financial matters. Once a decision is made, we let you know the outcome if you have given us your contact details.
Corrections, clarifications and updates
Corrections
We publish a correction when we have made a factual error, such as a wrong name, date, number, quote or description of events. We fix the error in the text and explain what changed.
Example: “Correction, October 24, 2026: An earlier version of this article misstated the date of the event. It took place on Tuesday, not Monday.”
Clarifications
We publish a clarification when the facts were accurate but the wording could have misled readers or left out important context. We revise the text and add a clarification note.
Updates
News stories develop. When we add new information to a story that was accurate when published, we mark it as updated and, where the change is significant, explain what was added.
Editor’s notes
We use an editor’s note when a story falls short of our standards in a more serious way, for example in fairness or sourcing. The note explains the problem and what we did to address it.
Minor fixes
Spelling, grammar and formatting errors that do not change the meaning of a story may be fixed without a note.
How corrections are displayed
Corrections, clarifications and editor’s notes appear in a note at the bottom of the article. Each note is dated and states clearly what was changed. We do not quietly change facts without telling readers.
When the error appeared in a headline, the note says so.
Headlines, images and captions
Errors in headlines, photos, image credits and captions are corrected in the same way as errors in body text. If an image was wrongly identified or used out of context, we replace it and explain the change.
If an AI-generated illustration was published without the required label, “AI-generated illustration | AIAC”, we add the label and note the fix.
Galleries and videos
If a photo gallery or video contains a significant error, we correct the accompanying text, add a dated correction note and, where practical, edit or replace the affected slide or footage.
Social media
When we correct a story that we shared on social media, we make reasonable efforts to share the correction on the same channel. If a post contains a significant error, we may delete it and publish a corrected version, explaining that we have done so.
Unpublishing and removing content
We do not remove published stories because they are unwelcome or embarrassing to someone. Our journalism is a public record, and correcting it openly is almost always better than deleting it.
We consider removing or anonymizing content only in limited cases, such as:
- Serious legal concerns.
- A real risk to someone’s safety.
- Reporting that we can no longer stand behind.
- Stories about private individuals, especially children, where continued publication causes harm that outweighs the public interest.
Requests to unpublish are decided by senior editorial leadership, not by the original author. When we remove a story, we explain why where it is lawful and safe to do so.
If you disagree with our decision
If you are not satisfied with our response, reply to the same email thread and ask for the matter to be escalated. Escalated complaints are reviewed by senior editorial leadership of Anonymous Group Inc.
Learning from mistakes
We track corrections internally to understand why errors happen and to improve our processes and training. Read more about how we work in our Editorial Policy.