Help I’m getting hate mail
I’m getting a lot of hate messages, what do I do? If you’re getting hate messages, here are a few things you can do:
Don’t respond to it:
A lot of these hate messages are just people trolling, and responding to them will feed it and make you get more such messages. And the ones that are genuine are rarely going to be persuaded. So it’s best to simply not respond to any of them. Block, report if applicable, and ignore. Don’t reblog, respond, or publicly comment.
Turn anonymous messaging off:
Most people aren’t willing to show their faces, so simply turning the anonymous feature off can usually reduce the amount of hate you receive.
Use the “block” feature:
Sometimes people don’t realize that you can actually block people from sending you messages, even anonymously. Try blocking anyone who sends you a hateful message, and see what happens.
Have a friend monitor your ask box:
Ask someone you trust if they can watch your ask box whenever you’re away from the computer or something. Have them delete hate messages if they see any, and this should help lessen the amount of hate messages you see.
Reach out to other blogs:
If you’re getting a lot of hate, don’t be afraid to talk to other blogs and ask for help or encouragement. We’re all in this together, and most people here on tumblr will be there for you and stand up for you :)
Acknowledge that it’s probably wrong:
Most hate messages are completely wrong and totally vague. Do your best to realize that when people send mean things, they really have no reason or evidence for the stuff they say. It’s just empty words.
Talk to a friend:
Try calling or texting a friend, talk to them about what’s going on, vent to them, cry to them. It will help you feel a lot better, and it will help you process things.