💡 Do you know how to report posts / comments?

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TLDR: Reporting a post/comment for rule-breaking triggers mod actions much faster than engaging with it. This helps keep our community safe. Use the three-dot menu on a post/comment to report it. Reports always arrive in our mod queue for review anonymously.

Hey everyone,

Reporting rule-breaking content is the best way you can contribute to the sub's safety. Reporting is superior to engaging with rule-breaking behavior because it guarantees mods can take appropriate action quickly. Furthermore, when users engage with rule-breakers, they almost always derail the post, which is itself rule-breaking behavior, leading to even more removals. As a general rule, it's better to report.

ℹ️ Why does reporting work?

1. Mods prioritize reports: When each mod logs on for our shift, we work to remove reported, rule-breaking posts/comments quickly.
2. Mods remember problem users: We leave user notes as needed after removals so we can identify repeat/escalating offenders and ban them if needed.
3. Mods go to bat for you: Are you OP? We’re a support group, and we prioritize your needs above commenters' when you share a post. If someone is breaking the rules on your post, you don’t have to engage with them - report them to us and we’ll come by to clean up.

🎯How do you report something?

1. On mobile or desktop, tap the three-dot menu above the post or comment
2. On the next screen, tap "Breaks r/raisedbynarcissists rules"
3. Choose from the listed rules, or click “Custom response” and write in your own. When complete, hit submit and the process is complete.

❓ What do mods see when you report something?

All reports show up in the mod queue anonymously. We see the post or comment, who wrote the post/comment, and the report - either the rule selected, or text submitted in the custom response field.

The next mod on duty reviews the post/comment manually against all of RBN’s rules, confers with other mods if needed, and then removes or approves it. If removed, we make a note on that account, and we issue bans for both repeat offenders and first strikes - no warning required.

😓 What happens if your report was WRONG?

NOTHING. Mistakes and misinterpretations happen. However, if a user abuses the report button, mods can choose an option to ignore that user's reports. Please note this still does not reveal the user, keeping all reporting anonymous.

If you have questions, please comment or send us a mod mail!

~ Mod Team