Insults, humiliation and hateEagle level
Abusive comments on your YouTube videos: what should you do?
The situation
You are being harassed online on YouTube, where several users leave offensive and abusive comments on your videos. What should you do?
The right reflex
Take screenshots of the comments, report the users to YouTube and turn off comments on your videos
Explanation and advice
When you are harassed online on YouTube with offensive and abusive comments on your videos, it is essential to protect your online well-being. Taking screenshots of the comments lets you keep evidence in case you need it. Reporting the harassers to YouTube is crucial so they can take appropriate action against the authors of these offensive comments.
If you face online harassment, remember these 5 steps
- Take screenshots: they are your evidence.
- Report the content or the account to the platform.
- Talk to someone you trust so you don't face it alone.
- Contact the relevant authorities with your evidence.
- File a complaint if needed, with support.
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