Insults, humiliation and hateMouse level
Degrading comments about your appearance on Instagram: what should you do?
The situation
You receive degrading comments about your physical appearance on Instagram. What should you do?
The right reflex
Take screenshots of the comments, report them to Instagram and ask the platform to step in
Explanation and advice
You can also ask your friends and loved ones to help you report the user to the platform.
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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