How We Approach Bullying And Harassment Rules of Engagement
Policy Coverage
This policy applies to all content created, published, and shared on Media.com, including posts, comments, messages, and any other content including other interactions between users.
Prohibited Behavior
1. Targeted Harassment: Deliberate actions like stalking, intimidating, or repeatedly confronting someone.
2. Malicious Content: Posting or sharing content intended to cause harm, embarrass, degrade, or humiliate someone and/or groups, including deliberately harmful comments about an individual’s or group’s appearance or lifestyle.
3. Encouraging Harassment: Urging others to bully or harass an individual or group.
4. Unwanted Sexual Content: Sharing sexually explicit content without consent or making unwanted sexual remarks.
5. Violent Threats: Threatening to harm or promoting violence against an individual or group.
6. Sharing Private Information: Posting an individual’s or group’s private details without their permission (also known as doxxing).
7. Previously Harmful Public Information: Sharing content that amplifies previously public information in a manner that creates new risks, such as targeted harassment or malicious intent.
8. Discrimination: Bullying an individual or group based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other protected identity.
Exceptions
It is acceptable to post or comment about difficult or sensitive topics, as long as it doesn’t turn into bullying or harassment. Being critical of public figures or organizations including sharing ones views is allowed, providing the conduct is constructive and not harmful.
Reporting and What Happens Next
If you see bullying or harassment, report it to us via the reporting tool. We review each report and may take action, which could include removing content, suspending accounts, or banning users permanently. In severe cases, we may inform law enforcement.
Our Commitment
Media.com is dedicated to providing a platform where people can express themselves freely while respecting others. We regularly update these guidelines to keep our community safe and positive.