report_user

Report a user account for policy violations.

Authentication

Required: Yes (Private tool)

Parameters

actor (required)

• Type: string
• Description: User identifier (DID or handle) to report

reasonType (required)

• Type: string
• Description: Reason for report
• Values:
  • spam - Spam account
  • violation - Terms of service violation
  • misleading - Impersonation or misleading account
  • other - Other reason

reason (optional)

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

Response

{
  success: boolean;
  message: string;
  reportId: string;
  reportedUser: {
    did: string;
    handle?: string;
  }
}

Examples

Report Spam Account

{
  "actor": "spambot.bsky.social",
  "reasonType": "spam",
  "reason": "Automated spam account posting promotional content"
}

Response:

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "User reported successfully",
  "reportId": "report_user_abc123",
  "reportedUser": {
    "did": "did:plc:abc123xyz789",
    "handle": "spambot.bsky.social"
  }
}

Report Impersonation

{
  "actor": "fake-celebrity.bsky.social",
  "reasonType": "misleading",
  "reason": "Impersonating a public figure"
}

Report Harassment

{
  "actor": "harasser.bsky.social",
  "reasonType": "violation",
  "reason": "Persistent harassment across multiple posts"
}

Report Types

spam

• Bot accounts
• Mass promotional accounts
• Scam accounts
• Fake engagement farms

violation

• Terms of service violations
• Harassment campaigns
• Hate speech accounts
• Illegal activity

misleading

• Impersonation
• Fake accounts
• Deceptive practices
• Identity fraud

other

• Issues not covered by other categories
• Provide detailed reason

Error Handling

Common Errors

Invalid Actor

{
  "error": "Actor (DID or handle) is required",
  "code": "VALIDATION_ERROR"
}

User Not Found

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

Cannot Report Self

{
  "error": "Cannot report yourself",
  "code": "INVALID_OPERATION"
}

Best Practices

When to Report Users

• Persistent policy violations
• Coordinated abuse
• Impersonation
• Automated spam
• Safety threats

vs. Reporting Content

• Report User: Pattern of violations, account-level issues
• Report Content: Specific post or content violations

Reporting Guidelines

• Document specific violations
• Include relevant context
• Report patterns, not single incidents
• Provide evidence when possible

User Experience

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

Follow-up Actions

• Block the user
• Mute to avoid content
• Report individual posts if needed
• Contact platform support for urgent issues

What Happens After Reporting

Review Process

1. Report submitted to moderation team
2. Account reviewed for violations
3. Pattern analysis conducted
4. Action taken if violations confirmed

Possible Outcomes

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

Privacy and Safety

• Reports are confidential
• Reporter identity protected
• Report details not shared with reported user
• Multiple reports may trigger faster review

Related Tools

• report_content - Report specific content
• block_user - Block a user
• mute_user - Mute a user

See Also

• Moderation Guide
• Community Guidelines
• Safety Best Practices