Does someone hitting on me count as a false report?
I've just had a guy send me a friend request (which I accepted - probably shouldn't have) and then start hitting on me. Asking me out, telling me he wanted to tickle me and hold me etc which I found quite creepy, especially when he said that he was over 30 (I will admit that I was trolling him for a little bit though after he started getting weird to see how far he took it). Would I be able to report him for this or would it be seen as a false report as he wasn't really doing anything wrong according to the game?
Re: Does someone hitting on me count as a false report?
Gabrielle StarFlow... on Jan 17, 2021 wrote:
I've just had a guy send me a friend request (which I accepted - probably shouldn't have) and then start hitting on me. Asking me out, telling me he wanted to tickle me and hold me etc which I found quite creepy, especially when he said that he was over 30 (I will admit that I was trolling him for a little bit though after he started getting weird to see how far he took it). Would I be able to report him for this or would it be seen as a false report as he wasn't really doing anything wrong according to the game?
Yes, please report anyone like that. Error on the side of caution. If it's a sincere report, you are safe. We'll then take it from there to investigate.
Re: Does someone hitting on me count as a false report?
Gabrielle StarFlow... on Jan 17, 2021 wrote:
I've just had a guy send me a friend request (which I accepted - probably shouldn't have) and then start hitting on me. Asking me out, telling me he wanted to tickle me and hold me etc which I found quite creepy, especially when he said that he was over 30 (I will admit that I was trolling him for a little bit though after he started getting weird to see how far he took it). Would I be able to report him for this or would it be seen as a false report as he wasn't really doing anything wrong according to the game?
Good for you, Gabrielle Starflow, for speaking up!
I am glad you brought this to the attention of Kingsisle. I have been playing the game for years and really dread and resent when I have to set my boundaries with male players. I am an adult player and you would think that it would come easy to shut these people down but it is always uncomfortable and always difficult but always necessary. While trolling probably isn't the most positive gaming behavior, it still does not warrant harassment.
Well done, Gabrielle! Stay strong.
And well done, Kingsisle for helping women to fight the good fight. Perhaps adding some specific language to the code of conduct to address this issue?
