How to Report FaceBook Harassment and Abuse

So many people have visited this entry after I posted the fact that I had to report Richard Morgan for harassment and abuse on my FaceBook account, that I am now posting the website and directions as to how to do so. See: www.facebook.com/help.php

FaceBook did respond, and the offensive comment was removed, and Morgan's abusive behavior on FaceBook has stopped. I was also told to "go to the police" if his harassment continued, which I notified him I would.

Lo and behold, Morgan's stalking, harassment and abusive treatment stopped! Miracle of Miracles! FaceBook did their job and I am now free to enjoy this site with friends, as this site was intended to be.

FaceBook was not intended for personal vendettas, enemies, or other offensive behavior, and with reports of abuse people learn very quickly what is acceptable and what is not. You are perfectly safe to make reports, as your name is kept anonymous if you so choose.

I made this harassment public as I wanted to send a message that this type of behavior is unacceptable, and there will be consequences including termination of one's account. Bullies are not welcome here. I urge everyone having the same problem to break their silence, don't be afraid, and take steps to protect yourself. Stand up for yourself! Facebook makes it very easy to do.

If you are having the same problem I did, go to the FaceBook Help Center (click on "Help" on the bottom of any page) and type in "report abuse."


* Help Center http://www.facebook.com/help.php

Search: report abuse

How do I report abuse?

Facebook encourages all users to utilize the "Report" links when they find abusive content. In most cases, you will find a "Report" link below the piece of content. Selecting this link takes you to a form where you can specify the type of abuse and make a detailed report. Facebook investigates these reports and makes a determination as to whether or not the content should remain on the site. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.

If you have witnessed abuse on the site that you are unable to report using these links, please tell us more here.
What happens when I report someone?
All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential. The user that you are reporting will not know that you have reported them. After the report is submitted, Facebook investigates the issue and makes a determination as to whether or not the content should remain on the site based on our Terms of Use. In certain situations, the circumstances require more severe action. For instance, users who repeatedly violate our Terms of Use can be permanently banned from the site.

Please be aware that not all reported content will be removed. A Facebook administrator looks into each report thoroughly in order to decide the appropriate course of action. If no violation of our Terms of Use has occurred, then no action will be taken.
Privacy: Report abuse
How do I report abuse?
You can report this here.
I need to report someone for violating Facebook’s Terms of Use.
Facebook encourages all users to utilize "Report" links when they find abusive content. In most cases, you will find this "Report" link below the content that you are viewing. Selecting this link takes you to a form where you can specify the type of abuse and submit a detailed report. Facebook investigates these reports and determines whether or not the content should stay up based on our Terms of Use. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.

If you have witnessed abuse on the site that you are unable to report using these links, please tell us more here here.
How do I report terrorist activity or support?
If you find material that promotes terrorist behavior or that raises funds for a terrorist organization, Facebook strongly encourages you to report this here.

Facebook investigates these reports and determines whether to take action based on our Terms of Use. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.
Photos: Viewing, editing, tagging, and privacy
I’d like to report an abusive photo.
You can report a photo that violates Facebook’s Terms of Use by clicking the "Report This Photo" link underneath the image. Photos containing drug use, nudity, or other graphic or sexually suggestive content are not allowed, nor are photos that depict violence or that attack an individual or group.

Facebook reviews every report we receive to determine whether or not the content violates our Terms of Use and will take appropriate action. If you are having difficulty reporting a photo, please write to us here. Rest assured that these reports will be kept confidential.
Groups: Viewing and joining a group
I’d like to report an abusive group.
You can report a group that violates Facebook’s Terms of Use by clicking the "Report Group" link at the bottom left of the group’s page. Groups containing drug-related, nudity, or other graphic or sexually suggestive content are not allowed, nor are groups that promote violence or that attack an individual or group.

Facebook reviews every report we receive to determine whether or not the content violates our Terms of Use and will take appropriate action. If you are having difficulty reporting a group, please write to us here. Rest assured that these reports will be kept confidential.
General Application Support
How do I report an application? What can I do if I believe an application is violating the Terms of Use?
You can report an application for abuse by going to the application’s About page and clicking "Report Application" at the bottom of the page, or by clicking "Report" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.

You can also contact the developer directly with questions about the application by going to the application’s About page and clicking "Contact Developer" at the bottom of the page, or by clicking "Contact" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.
Notifications: Bugs and Known Problems
I have received a notification that my friend has reported me for violating Facebook's Terms of Use.
Facebook did not generate the notification that you received. These notifications were created by a 3rd party application and can be safely disregarded.

For future reference, you can report an application for abuse by clicking "Report Application" at the bottom of the application’s About page. Alternatively, you can click "Report" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.

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