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Tips for dealing with negative behaviour online<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

If you are the target of trolling, online hate, discrimination, or inappropriate behaviour, there are steps you can take to protect your online safety and cope with the situation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trolling<\/h4>
Trolling refers to the act of posting or commenting online with the intention of starting an argument or eliciting an emotional response. Trolls may post anonymously or under a fake name in order to escape accountability for their actions. They may also try to minimize the impact of their behavior and dismiss those who are upset by it as oversensitive.
Don’t feed the trolls<\/strong>. It can be tempting to respond to a troll, but doing so can give them exactly what they want. The best course of action is often to not respond at all.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Image-based Abuse<\/h4>
If you are experiencing image-based abuse<\/span><\/span><\/mark><\/a>, which is the sharing of intimate images or videos without your consent, you may find our advice on the topic helpful. It provides information on how to deal with this type of abuse.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Adult Cyber Abuse<\/h4>
If you are experiencing serious online abuse that is menacing, harassing, or offensive and intended to cause harm, you may find our advice on adult cyber abuse<\/span><\/mark><\/a> helpful. It provides tips on what you can do in such a situation.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Cyberstalking<\/h4>
If you believe you are being stalked online or by someone you met online, you may find it helpful to read our advice on cyberstalking<\/mark><\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Discrimination and Online Hate<\/h4>
If you feel that you are experiencing discrimination based on your gender identity or sexual orientation, you may find our advice on online hate and discrimination<\/span><\/mark><\/a> helpful. You may also be able to seek help from the Australian Human Rights Commission<\/span><\/mark><\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>
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Fear of Loss of Visa Status or Deportation<\/h4>
If you are in Australia, you are protected by Australian law, regardless of your visa status, and your visa will not be affected if you report online abuse. Whether you are a student, migrant, refugee, asylum seeker, or waiting for a change in your visa status, you can report online abuse to the appropriate service or authorities without fear of negative consequences.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for dealing with negative online experiences<\/h2><\/div><\/div>

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