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Don't see a way to report a user for harassment

Orc_Pirate_68
Sabrina Kirk-Caldwell
Thought Provoker
United States 5awards
Joined 29th June 2018
Forum Posts: 305

I don't see a way to report a user as a whole, only one of their poems or comments. Maybe it's because I'm on the mobile version of the site? If this isn't a feature, it should be. I have severe PTSD from bullying both online and in school (for my spinal deformity, sensory processing disorder, and for my orientations amongst other things), and am in therapy for not only that but other emotional abuse I've suffered in my life. My dad just died in October and I'm having a hard time finding the right words to write a poem about it, I'm dealing with anxiety and depression, I work three, physically and mentally grueling jobs just to help my mom afford rent, and poetry was supposed to be my solace, escape, and way of communicating what I'm having a hard time speaking in words. Now I have to deal with trolls who laugh at my depression works and accuse me of not wanting any critique when I turn off comments so I don't hear them. I know bullying happens, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. I'm not saying I can't deal with it in any capacity, but I know others who are in a much worse state than I am and could do something drastic because of the pain others are inflicting.

MadameLavender
Guardian of Shadows
United States 91awards
Joined 17th Feb 2013
Forum Posts: 5731

Use the "Help" function in the menu and write in specifically what's going on amd who is bothering you, so we can investigate.

Thanks

Styxian
Dangerous Mind
United States 16awards
Joined 9th Oct 2021
Forum Posts: 180

Also, learn how to utilise the "Block" function.  It will prevent further interaction (and view) with those persons that you wish to avoid contact with.  

lepperochan
CraicDealer
Guardian of Shadows
Yemen 67awards
Joined 1st Apr 2011
Forum Posts: 14592

Hopefully this is sorted now.


people should really be a little more considerate when leaving a comment under other people's poetry especially works where the authors pain is so glaringly obvious

I agree with the host, there is no excuse for the trolling. not the first time or the subsequent times 15 days later under the same poem


ursa
Thought Provoker
Canada 3awards
Joined 24th Apr 2021
Forum Posts: 42

how do you use the block function? I have been looking for it... to block a specific member..
edit: so sorry, I figured it out.
For others who do not know, go to the member, next to the 'follow poet' button there is a block icon. You can use that.
This is important when necessary. I have had only amazing experiences on DUP since 2021. I took a lovely long break from writing poetry, and now coming back over the past two months is the only time, and only with one person that I have had anything other than absolute kindness.  

RubysGhost
Strange Creature
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Joined 23rd Nov 2024
Forum Posts: 2

Thank you!

MadameLavender
Guardian of Shadows
United States 91awards
Joined 17th Feb 2013
Forum Posts: 5731

RubysGhost said:Thank you!

Ruby if there's someone harassing you, please hit the report button on any posts, comments or private messages.  If there is no report button available on anything, use the help/ask a question to write in what's happening and include a link to any profiles or posts.

If we don't know about it, we can't address is

Thanks

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