How to report copyright on Reddit

If you find content/images on Reddit that harms your reputation, spreads false information, or defames you, you can report it by following these steps:

• For a post or comment: Click the three dots (...) located beneath the content. From the menu that appears, select 'Report'.
  
• For a user profile: Go to the user's profile page and click the three dots (...) in the top right corner. Select 'Report'.
  

For a subreddit: On the subreddit's main page, look for the 'Report' button (it might be in the sidebar or under the three dots depending on the Reddit interface).

You will be presented with a list of reasons. Select the option that best describes the issue. While there isn't a specific "defamation" category directly, you might consider the following options depending on the context:

• Breaks r/[subreddit name] rules: Check the specific subreddit's rules, as some may have rules against defamation or harassment.
• Harassment: If the defamatory content is targeted and offensive, it might fall under harassment.
• Hate: If the defamation targets a protected group, it could be considered hate speech.
• Sharing personal information: If the defamation involves the unauthorized sharing of your personal information.
• Report as unlawful content: This is a more general option for content that violates laws.

After selecting a general reason, you will likely be asked to provide more details in a text box. Here, it is crucial to clearly explain why you believe the content is defamatory. Be specific about the false statements, how they harm your reputation, and why they are untrue.

Once you have provided the necessary details, click the 'Report' button to submit your report to Reddit moderators.

Important considerations for defamation reports on Reddit:

• Subreddit moderators: Initial reports go to the moderators of the specific subreddit. They have the first line of review and may take action based on their subreddit's rules.
  
• Reddit admins: If the issue is severe or the subreddit moderators don't take appropriate action, you can escalate the report to Reddit administrators. There is often an option within the reporting flow to indicate that you want to report to Reddit admins.
  
• Evidence: While you can't directly upload evidence like screenshots through the standard Reddit reporting tool, you can describe the evidence in detail in the text box. If the defamation occurs within an image hosted on Reddit, make sure to include a direct link to the post or comment containing the image.
  
• Legal action: Reddit's moderators and administrators will address violations of their platform's rules. For legal matters like defamation, you may also need to consider seeking legal advice.