Secondlife iconSecondlifeAug 11, 2026 ~1 min source read

Report It Right: How to Submit an Effective Abuse Report in Second Life

The most useful reports identify the correct Resident or object and clearly explain what happened. It is okay if you do not have all the information, but providing as much information as you can on a situation helps tremendously.

Report It Right: How to Submit an Effective Abuse Report in Second Life

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The most useful reports identify the correct Resident or object and clearly explain what happened.

It is okay if you do not have all the information, but providing as much information as you can on a situation helps tremendously.

not personal disagreements, an avatar's appearance, or content you simply dislike.

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The most useful reports identify the correct Resident or object and clearly explain what happened. It is okay if you do not have all the information, but providing as much information as you can on a situation helps tremendously. not personal disagreements, an avatar's appearance, or content you simply dislike.

How it works

  • If you need to add information after submitting, file a supplemental report that explains how it relates to the earlier incident.
  • Reporting another ResidentThe quickest method is to right-click the Resident's avatar and select Report.
  • Incomplete or vague reports may not provide enough information for an effective investigation.
  • If the behavior occurs again as a separate incident, submit a new report with the new time and details.
  • Investigation details and any action taken generally cannot be shared for privacy reasons, and the reporter's identity is kept confidential.

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This opens the Abuse Report form with the Resident's information already included.

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After submission, you will receive an automated email confirmation.

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