How to Report on Tumblr

by Melissa King
Tumblr simplifies your search for specific users.

Tumblr simplifies your search for specific users.

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Tumblr's free, user-friendly microblogging system attracts thousands of users who may not have the time, money or desire to build a full-featured website. Some of those users, unfortunately, may post spam or harassing comments on your business's blog. Such harassment might annoy your readers and can make your business's Tumblr site look unprofessional. If someone is bothering you, you can report them to Tumblr via email or through the Ignored Users list.

Report via Email

1.

Write down the Tumblr URL or username of the person who's bothering you. Tumblr can use this information to track a user even if he changes his username or makes a new blog.

2.

Collect evidence of the harassment, as a Tumblr representative may ask for proof. For example, take a screenshot of a harassing post the user made on your blog. To take a screenshot in Windows 8, press the "Windows" and "Print Scrn" keys together. The screenshot appears in your Pictures folder.

3.

Send an email message to abuse@tumblr.com including the harasser's username or Tumblr URL. Detail how the user is bothering you and note how often the harassment occurs. Send any screenshots you have as attachments.

Ignored Users List

1.

Go to the Ignored Users form on the Tumblr website (see Resources).

2.

Enter the Tumblr username or URL of the person who is harassing you, then click "Ignore."

3.

Click the "Spam" or "Harassment" link that appears next to the user's image to report him to Tumblr.

Tips

  • You can create a password-protected blog to cut back on spam and harassment. To do this, go to your Tumblr dashboard, then click the small circle with a triangle inside of it. Select "Create a New Blog." Give the blog a title and URL, then click "Password Protect This Blog." Enter a password and click "Create Private Blog."
  • You can't password-protect your primary blog.
  • When you add someone to your Ignored Users list, you won't receive their messages and they cannot see posts you make to your blog.

About the Author

Melissa King began writing in 2001. She spent three years writing for her local newspaper, "The Colt," writing editorials, news stories, product reviews and entertainment pieces. She is also the owner and operator of Howbert Freelance Writing. King holds an Associate of Arts in communications from Tarrant County College.

Photo Credits

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