Instruction manual against the hate

Many networks have their own buttons, allowing you to report unwanted content.
Racism as well as other forms of discrimination can also be reported online and anonymously at the BEE SECURE Stopline.

What’s punishable offline is also punishable online. Make sure you take pictures that will serve as evidence.

A counterargument is an attempt to actively react against hate comments!
It’s a way to show the people who just read the statement that no hatred is tolerated on the platform. It’s also a means to show the perpetrator that their declaration does not remain unanswered while informing the victim that they are not alone. However, make sure that you don’t make yourself attackable by your answer. Meaning that you need to be careful on how far you can go yourself!

In some cases, it might be a good reaction to avoid that the perpetrator gets the satisfaction that their message was received everywhere.

If you’ve fallen victim yourself, do not hesitate to confide in a trusted person and share your worries, feelings and distress . BEE SECURE Helpline provides a professional anonymous and confidential help (phone 8002 1234).