Reporting Comments

Report comments that contain:

✗ Spam or Advertising

• Promotional content
• Irrelevant links
• Repetitive posting

✗ Harassment or Abuse

• Personal attacks
• Bullying behavior
• Threatening language

✗ Hate Speech

• Discrimination
• Offensive slurs
• Targeting groups

✗ Inappropriate Content

• Explicit material
• Violent content
• Illegal activities

✗ Misinformation

• Deliberately false claims
• Misleading statements

Do NOT Report:

• Disagreements (that's okay!)
• Constructive criticism
• Opinions you don't share

Step-by-Step Process:

Step 1: Find the Report Option

• Look for the "..." or menu icon on the comment
• May also appear as a flag icon
• Located near the comment actions

Step 2: Click Report

• Select "Report Comment" or "Flag"
• A report dialog will appear

Step 3: Select a Reason

Choose the most appropriate category:

• Spam
• Harassment
• Hate speech
• Inappropriate content
• Other

Step 4: Add Details (Optional)

• Provide additional context
• Explain why this is problematic
• Be specific but concise

Step 5: Submit

• Click "Submit Report"
• Your report is sent to moderators

The Review Process:

1. Report Received

Your report enters the moderation queue

1. Moderator Review

A team member reviews the comment and context

1. Decision Made

Moderators decide on appropriate action

• Action Taken
• Comment may be hidden
• User may be warned
• Severe cases: user suspension

Possible Outcomes:

Timeline:

• Most reports reviewed within 24-48 hours
• Urgent cases may be faster
• You may or may not be notified of outcome

Do's:

✓ Report specific violations

✓ Provide clear context

✓ Be objective, not emotional

✓ Report once per issue

✓ Use the right category

Don'ts:

✗ Report because you disagree

✗ File false reports

✗ Spam the report system

✗ Report the same comment multiple times

✗ Use reporting as harassment

Quality Reports Include:

• Specific violation type
• Brief explanation
• Factual description
• Relevant context

Is My Report Anonymous?

To the Commenter:

• Yes, the commenter does NOT see who reported
• Your identity is protected

To Moderators:

• Moderators can see who reported
• This helps investigate abuse
• Your reports are confidential

Retaliation Protection:

• Retaliation is not allowed
• Report any retaliation immediately
• Moderators take this seriously

Consequences of Abuse:

Filing false or malicious reports may result in:

• Warning from moderators
• Temporary reporting suspension
• Account restrictions

What Counts as False Reports:

• Reporting disagreements
• Targeting specific users
• Repeated invalid reports
• Using reports to harass

Honest Mistakes:

• Genuine misunderstandings are okay
• Moderators understand context
• No penalty for good-faith reports