Defamation and false informationEagle level
Insults and defamation on a forum using your personal information
The situation
On a discussion forum, a user keeps insulting and defaming you using your personal information. What should you do?
The right reflex
Take screenshots of the messages, report the incident to the forum administrators and ask them to step in
Explanation and advice
When you are harassed on a discussion forum, it is essential to protect your online well-being. Taking screenshots of the messages will let you keep evidence of the harassment. Then report the incident to the forum administrators so they can step in and take appropriate action against the user harassing you.
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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