GUIDES · BETSLIP DOCTOR
What information helps report an abusive private message without exposing unrelated conversations?
If your current BSD client offers a report action for a private message, use the supported path for the specific message or conversation involved and provide only concise context needed to understand it. Do not forward unrelated conversations or include private details that are not relevant to the report. The recorded action adapter describes recipient-selected report handling, but it does not establish a universal report screen, confidentiality promise, response time, or outcome.
For BSD community members reporting an abusive private message · Updated
Keep the report tied to the relevant message
When a report option is available, select the message or conversation that contains the behavior you are reporting. Add a short factual explanation only if the flow asks for context.
A report should not require copying every conversation you have had with the person. Keep unrelated private threads out of the report unless the supported flow specifically requests relevant context.
Use only a report path provided by the current product
The messaging README describes a recipient-selected report adapter and report status route, but also notes that Atlas owns route integration. Use a report control only if your current BSD client actually provides it.
The backend source does not promise anonymity, confidentiality beyond its access rules, a review deadline, or a particular moderation result.
Do not expose unrelated private conversation text
Report the minimum relevant source context through the supported handling path. Avoid forwarding unrelated messages to another person or public area just to explain the situation.
If no report option is available in your current product, do not invent a hidden route or imply that a message has already been reviewed.
Hypothetical: reporting one abusive message
Imagine a recipient sees an abusive message in a private conversation and the current product offers a report action on that message. The recipient selects that item and supplies a brief relevant explanation if asked. The recipient does not forward unrelated conversations and does not assume a particular review outcome or deadline.
Related questions
Should I send the entire conversation when reporting one message?
Use the supported report path for the relevant message and include only context it requests. Do not expose unrelated private conversations.
Does sending a report guarantee a specific outcome?
No. The cited source describes report handling but does not promise a review time or result.