Many times, in social networks, we tend to accept requests from person we don’t know Really. In some cases because they are friends with our contacts or simply because they seem nice. However, this carries a risk.
Within what is considered digital violence there are several types. , sextortion, they are between them. This type of situation, in extreme cases, is considered a crime in many countries.
However, the first step to avoid its continuity or that the aggressor does not engage in this violence with other users is to report it. By doing this, we collaborate with a healthier virtual community. In case you are not a victim, but you notice this type of situation, you must notify the platform immediately.
How do reports work on Facebook? Are they really effective?
The company has departments around the world known as OUs (user operations). They discuss issues related to bullying, inappropriate content, and user safety. These offices work 24 hours a day, all year round.
In addition to internal moderators, the company works in collaboration with news agencies suicide preventionA network of support for the LGBT communityamong other.
The most important thing to mention is that although reports are not anonymous, since Facebook knows the data of the complainant, these are never revealed to the other person involved. When reporting, a moderator takes the case and reviews it. Depending on the severity of it, the perpetrator can range from receiving a warning to seeing their account suspended or disabled.
In the case of multiple complaints, Facebook is likely to take tougher action. In either situation, the offender may request a re-review of the grounds. The effectiveness of the reports, always It will depend on the seriousness of the matter.the evidence that is attached and the repetition of flagrante delicto.
Steps to report harassment or bullying on Facebook easily and quickly
Harassment of a user should not be taken lightly. If you know someone who engages in this horrible practice or if you are a victim of it, You should follow these steps and not fear that your identity will be revealed:
report a profile
- Enter the stalker’s profile. You can do it by clicking on their name, in the case of the chat, it appears at the top of it.
- At the bottom of the cover photo, next to the button “Message” another one is found with three horizontal points. Click on it.
- Within the drop-down menu choose “Seek help or report profile”.
- Within the window that will appear, you must indicate the action that is closest to the case.
- Other options include “block user” either “Stop following”.
Report an offensive post
If you see a post that reasonably offends you, promotes racism, xenophobia or any other type of hatred towards a group of people, or shows inappropriate content. You can report a particular post. For it:
- Go to the post.
- In the upper right part of it you will find the three points. Click on them.
- Within the display, choose “Report post or seek help”.
- In the same way as with the profile, you must choose between the options that are displayed.
- If neither suits the situation, you can choose “Other” and describe what it is.
It is important to say that if you fall because there is an imminent danger, you should notify the competent authorities and not wait for actions by the social network.
Report an offensive message on Messenger
These types of violations require a few more steps. To report a conversation you must take a screenshot of the message in question. You can use keyboard button “Print Screen” or the sequence “Windows key+Shift+S” in Windows 10. In the case of the mobile it will depend on the manufacturer.
On the computer, go to the icon of:
- press “see everything in Messenger”.
- In the upper left corner press “setting” (symbolized by a gear).
- At the bottom of the list, tap “There is a problem”.
- Choose one of the categories, the one that most resembles the problem.
- Describe the situation.
- Attach the screenshot in the clip.
- press “post comments”.
- press on “report conversation”.
On Android you must follow these steps:
- Within the Messenger app, open the conversation to report.
- Click on the person’s name.
- Within the options, choose “There is a problem”.
- Choose from the recommended categories.
- then press “Post comments”.
- And to end in “Report Conversation”.
Doing so will notify the Facebook team of the problem. Please note that if the site rules have not been violated by the complainant, no action will be taken.
Report a Fanpage
If you come across a page within Facebook that does not comply with the rules of the site, you must follow these steps:
- On the fan page, select the three dots that are on the cover.
- Choose “Report page”.
- Choose from the options provided, what type of infraction it is.
- Click on “Next”.
- Then in “clever”.
Tips for Facebook to listen to your complaints about harassment or extortion on social networks
In theory, just performing the act of reporting a profile, page, or message would be enough for Facebook to take action on the matter. However, to provide you with more tools and speed up the process, we can add some or all of these recommendations:
present evidence
Whenever a dispute is opened, it is important Do you have proof of that?. Screenshots are an essential weapon in substantiating violation reports.
Report as soon as possible
Do not wait any time to do it. Keep in mind that the longer you wait, the harasser is more likely to do the same with other users.
Ask other people to report too
The more they are the better. Facebook will take into account the number of victims and whistleblowers. This will act faster. And depending on the severity, you may even be able to delete the offending user.
It is important to repeat that, in serious cases, where the immediate health of another person is at riskyou should not wait for Facebook’s actions. Contact the police or the corresponding institution.
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