Can you report a tweet for harassment?

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Can you report a tweet for harassment?

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Yes, you can report a tweet for harassment on Twitter. If you come across a tweet that involves harassment, which includes threatening behavior, targeted abuse, or repeated unwanted contact, you should report it. Here's how you can do that:

### **Reporting a Tweet for Harassment:**

1. **Find the Tweet:**
   - Locate the tweet that you believe constitutes harassment.

2. **Click the Three Dots:**
   - On the tweet, click the three vertical dots (more options) located in the upper-right corner of the tweet.

3. **Select "Report Tweet":**
   - From the dropdown menu, choose "Report Tweet."

4. **Choose the Reason for Reporting:**
   - When prompted, select the reason that best fits the harassment. For harassment, you should select "It's abusive or harmful."

5. **Specify the Details:**
   - Twitter will ask you to provide more details about the harassment. You might need to specify:
     - **Who is being targeted:** Indicate who is being harassed if it's not immediately clear.
     - **Nature of the Harassment:** Describe why you believe the tweet is harassment, including any threats, targeted abuse, or unwanted behavior.

6. **Submit the Report:**
   - Follow the remaining prompts and submit your report. Twitter will review the tweet and take appropriate action if it violates their policies.

### **Reporting an Account for Repeated Harassment:**

If the harassment is coming from a particular account and occurs repeatedly, you may also want to report the entire account:

1. **Visit the Account's Profile:**
   - Go to the profile page of the account involved in harassment.

2. **Click the Three Dots:**
   - On the profile page, click the three vertical dots (more options) near the "Follow" button.

3. **Select "Report @username":**
   - Choose "Report @username."

4. **Follow the Prompts:**
   - Select "They're posting abusive or harmful content" and follow the prompts to report the account.

### **Additional Tips:**

- **Document the Harassment:** If possible, take screenshots or keep records of the harassment as evidence in case it is needed.
- **Check Twitter's Policies:** Familiarize yourself with Twitter's rules on harassment to ensure your report is aligned with their policies.
- **Contact Twitter Support:** For more detailed help or if the situation is complicated, you can reach out to Twitter Support.

By reporting harassment, you help maintain a safer and more respectful environment on Twitter.

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