report_content

Report content (post, image, etc.) for policy violations.

Authentication

Required: Yes (Private tool)

Parameters

subject (required)

• Type: object
• Description: Content to report
• Properties:
  • uri: AT Protocol URI of the content
  • cid: Content identifier

reasonType (required)

• Type: string
• Description: Reason for report
• Values:
  • spam - Spam or unwanted content
  • violation - Terms of service violation
  • misleading - Misleading or false information
  • sexual - Sexual content
  • rude - Rude or harassing content
  • other - Other reason

reason (optional)

• Type: string
• Description: Additional details about the report

Response

{
  success: boolean;
  message: string;
  reportId: string;
  reportedContent: {
    uri: string;
    cid: string;
  }
}

Examples

Report Spam Post

{
  "subject": {
    "uri": "at://did:plc:abc123/app.bsky.feed.post/spam123",
    "cid": "bafyreiabc123..."
  },
  "reasonType": "spam",
  "reason": "Repeated promotional content"
}

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Content reported successfully",
  "reportId": "report_abc123",
  "reportedContent": {
    "uri": "at://did:plc:abc123/app.bsky.feed.post/spam123",
    "cid": "bafyreiabc123..."
  }
}

Report Harassment

{
  "subject": {
    "uri": "at://did:plc:abc123/app.bsky.feed.post/post456",
    "cid": "bafyreiabc123..."
  },
  "reasonType": "rude",
  "reason": "Targeted harassment and personal attacks"
}

Report Misleading Information

{
  "subject": {
    "uri": "at://did:plc:abc123/app.bsky.feed.post/post789",
    "cid": "bafyreiabc123..."
  },
  "reasonType": "misleading",
  "reason": "Contains false medical information"
}

Report Types

spam

• Unwanted promotional content
• Repetitive posts
• Bot-generated content
• Scams or phishing

violation

• Terms of service violations
• Illegal content
• Copyright infringement
• Impersonation

misleading

• False information
• Manipulated media
• Deceptive practices
• Misinformation

sexual

• Inappropriate sexual content
• Unsolicited sexual content
• Sexual exploitation

rude

• Harassment
• Bullying
• Hate speech
• Personal attacks

other

• Issues not covered by other categories
• Provide detailed reason in description

Error Handling

Common Errors

Invalid Subject

{
  "error": "Subject URI and CID are required",
  "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR"
}

Invalid Reason Type

{
  "error": "Invalid reason type",
  "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR"
}

Content Not Found

{
  "error": "Content not found",
  "code": "NOT_FOUND"
}

Best Practices

When to Report

• Clear policy violations
• Harmful content
• Illegal activity
• Safety concerns

Reporting Guidelines

• Be specific in reason description
• Provide context when helpful
• Don't abuse reporting system
• Report genuine violations only

User Experience

• Make reporting easily accessible
• Explain reporting process
• Confirm report submission
• Provide report status updates

Follow-up Actions

• Block user if needed
• Mute to avoid seeing content
• Document patterns of abuse
• Contact platform support for urgent issues

What Happens After Reporting

Review Process

1. Report submitted to moderation team
2. Content reviewed against policies
3. Action taken if violation confirmed
4. Reporter may receive outcome notification

Possible Outcomes

• Content removed
• User warned
• User suspended
• No action (no violation found)

Privacy

• Reports are confidential
• Reporter identity protected
• Report details not shared with reported user
• Moderation decisions may be appealed

Related Tools

• report_user - Report a user account
• block_user - Block a user
• mute_user - Mute a user

See Also

• Moderation Guide
• Community Guidelines
• Safety Best Practices