Let's not hide it – we know there are serious concerns about the potential misuse of a platform like Mega, and by extension, our search engine. From day one, this has been one of our biggest priorities to address responsibly.
Our core commitment: zero tolerance for content involving minors. This isn't just a policy statement – it's built into the very foundation of how our crawlers work. We maintain extensive keyword filters that make our crawlers simply ignore certain files if they match flagged terms. No indexing, no searching, no access through our platform.
But algorithms aren't perfect (yet), so we've added multiple layers of protection. Certain searches don't even reach our database – they're blocked at the web level and the results page changes to inform users about inappropriate use. If someone keeps trying? They get banned. Simple as that.
Why only after repeated attempts? Because automation means false positives happen. Someone searching for "minor league baseball" shouldn't get banned because our algorithm got confused. We try to be smart about context, but when in doubt, we err on the side of caution.
But let's be crystal clear: Once you're banned, you're banned. Period. We don't lift bans, we don't give second chances, and we don't care about your "explanation." If you've reached that point, it means you were way too interested in... let's call it "baseball" ⚾. And frankly, we're not buying it.
The reporting system is real and active. Every report gets reviewed by actual humans. We don't just collect them in a digital drawer – notifications come through, cases get processed, and action gets taken. Plus, thanks to our users' reports, we continuously improve our detection tools.
This definitely isn't the platform's intended purpose. We're building a tool for legitimate file discovery – educational content, open-source projects, creative works, research materials. That's our mission, and we'll keep fighting to protect it.