What types of content can users report on Facebook?

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What types of content can users report on Facebook?

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On Facebook, users can report a variety of content types if they believe it violates Facebook's Community Standards. Here's a comprehensive list of the types of content that users can report:

### 1. **Posts**

- **Hate Speech**: Content that attacks or incites violence against individuals or groups based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics.
- **Harassment and Bullying**: Posts that target individuals with persistent or severe harassment or bullying.
- **Threats of Violence**: Posts that contain threats or incite violence towards individuals or groups.
- **Misinformation**: Content that spreads false information, especially if it pertains to health, safety, or elections.
- **Self-Harm**: Content that promotes or depicts self-harm or suicide.

### 2. **Comments**

- **Abusive Comments**: Comments that are abusive, threatening, or harassing towards individuals or groups.
- **Spammy Comments**: Comments that are irrelevant or spammy and do not contribute meaningfully to the conversation.
- **Hate Speech**: Comments that attack or incite violence against individuals or groups based on protected characteristics.

### 3. **Photos and Videos**

- **Graphic Content**: Photos or videos depicting graphic violence or gore.
- **Sexual Content**: Photos or videos containing explicit sexual content or nudity that violates Facebook's policies.
- **Hate Symbols**: Images that include hate symbols or imagery used to promote hate speech.
- **Misleading Visuals**: Photos or videos that are misleading and spread misinformation.

### 4. **Profiles**

- **Impersonation**: Accounts that impersonate another person or public figure.
- **Fake Accounts**: Accounts that are not real or are used to deceive others.
- **Harassment**: Profiles that are used to harass, bully, or otherwise harm others.
- **Inappropriate Content**: Profiles that contain inappropriate or offensive content.

### 5. **Pages**

- **Hate Speech**: Pages that promote or incite hate against individuals or groups.
- **Misinformation**: Pages that spread false information or engage in misinformation campaigns.
- **Violent Content**: Pages that share content depicting violence or encourage violence.
- **Harassment**: Pages that engage in or promote harassment and bullying.

### 6. **Groups**

- **Hate Speech**: Groups that promote hate speech or violence against individuals or groups.
- **Misinformation**: Groups that spread misinformation or engage in misleading practices.
- **Harassment**: Groups that are used to harass or bully individuals.
- **Dangerous Organizations**: Groups that support or promote dangerous or illegal activities.

### 7. **Events**

- **Incitement to Violence**: Events that promote or incite violence.
- **Hate Speech**: Events that involve or promote hate speech against protected groups.
- **Misinformation**: Events that spread misinformation or false claims, especially those related to public health or safety.

### 8. **Messages**

- **Harassment**: Private messages that contain harassment, threats, or bullying.
- **Spam**: Messages that are spammy or irrelevant and do not contribute meaningfully to the conversation.
- **Sexual Content**: Messages that contain explicit sexual content or harassment.

### 9. **Ads and Sponsored Content**

- **Misleading Ads**: Ads that contain false or misleading information.
- **Hate Speech**: Ads that promote hate speech or discrimination against individuals or groups.
- **Inappropriate Content**: Ads that contain explicit or inappropriate content that violates Facebook's advertising policies.

### Summary

Users can report a wide range of content on Facebook, including posts, comments, photos, videos, profiles, pages, groups, events, messages, and ads. The reporting system is designed to address violations of Facebook's Community Standards, such as hate speech, harassment, misinformation, graphic content, and other forms of inappropriate or harmful behavior.

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