What is the "Report Button" For?

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The report button is intended for users to flag content that violates community guidelines, including advertising or confrontational posts. Users are encouraged to report threads that are misplaced in the wrong forum, as this helps the moderating staff maintain order. Concerns were raised about the wording of the report dialogue, which may discourage users from reporting legitimate issues. Clarification on acceptable reporting reasons is needed to ensure users feel comfortable using the feature. Overall, reporting is encouraged for any content that requires staff review.
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Hey, I am a little confused as to what the report button is for. When I click on it it says that it is only to be used for advertising, or some form of confrontation.

If I see a thread in the wrong forum should I report that or leave it for the moderating staff? I have reported a few of them but do not now if maybe I am just being a bit of a pest :shy:

Again I know it doesn't say to report them, but I would just like it cleared up.

Thanks.
 
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All of your reports so far have been for acceptable reasons. :smile:
 
Could you fix that message under the report post dialogue box Greg? It could be putting a lot of people off reporting for legitimate reasons. I know I was wary when I first saw it.
 

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