Hey folks, dealing with defamation on social media has been really challenging. It’s impacting my reputation and causing some stress. Any advice on how to protect myself or my business?
First, understand what defamation is. Make sure the statements are false and harmful.
Finnick said:
First, understand what defamation is. Make sure the statements are false and harmful.
What exactly counts as defamation?
Finnick said:
First, understand what defamation is. Make sure the statements are false and harmful.
What exactly counts as defamation?
It’s when someone makes a false statement that damages your reputation.
Finnick said:
First, understand what defamation is. Make sure the statements are false and harmful.
What exactly counts as defamation?
Does it include things like tweets and posts?
@Crosby
Yeah, that’s called libel, which is written defamation.
Don’t forget to preserve evidence like screenshots or videos.
Noor said:
Don’t forget to preserve evidence like screenshots or videos.
How do you preserve videos? Any tips?
Noor said:
Don’t forget to preserve evidence like screenshots or videos.
How do you preserve videos? Any tips?
You can screen record them if possible or save the original files.
Noor said:
Don’t forget to preserve evidence like screenshots or videos.
Should I document how it’s affecting me?
Noor said:
Don’t forget to preserve evidence like screenshots or videos.
Should I document how it’s affecting me?
Absolutely, note the date, time, and impact on your reputation or business.
Reporting the content to the platform is essential, even if it doesn’t get removed right away.
Darwin said:
Reporting the content to the platform is essential, even if it doesn’t get removed right away.
Does reporting always work?
Darwin said:
Reporting the content to the platform is essential, even if it doesn’t get removed right away.
Does reporting always work?
Not always, but it’s a crucial step in addressing the issue.
Darwin said:
Reporting the content to the platform is essential, even if it doesn’t get removed right away.
Which platforms are best for reporting?
Darwin said:
Reporting the content to the platform is essential, even if it doesn’t get removed right away.
Which platforms are best for reporting?
Most have their own guidelines, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Follow their specific reporting process.
Try to respond carefully and avoid getting into a public argument.
Bryn said:
Try to respond carefully and avoid getting into a public argument.
Why avoid public arguments?
Bryn said:
Try to respond carefully and avoid getting into a public argument.
Why avoid public arguments?
It could escalate the situation and give more attention to the false claims.
If it gets really bad, consider seeking legal advice.