About Member Reports

The Member Reports API allows members to report other members for inappropriate behavior, such as spam, hate speech, and harassment. When a member submits a report about someone, the site owner gets notified about it by email. The site owner then can choose what to do with the report, such as dismiss it or block the relevant member. Reported members are listed in the site's dashboard.

With the Member Reports API, you can:

Before you begin

Use cases

Terminology

  • Member: An individual who has registered or been granted access to a website or platform, often with an account, to access features or content that are not available to non-members. Depending on the site, a site member may have various privileges or roles.
  • Report: A formal submission or notification made by a visitor or member to inform the site owner about inappropriate or problematic behavior exhibited by another member. Reports are used to flag actions that may violate community guidelines or site policies.
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