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Odds are, if you're getting messages from MySpace users that you think are inappropriate, unsafe, or questionable as far as content goes, then other users are thinking the same thing. Whether it's a message that you think is spam or a profile that has crossed the line between appropriate and inappropriate content, you should feel confident that if you let MySpace know what's going on, they'll do something about it.
 | MySpace is very dedicated to making your experience as safe and secure as possible, and they have many different ways for you to report things that make you feel uncomfortable or uneasy — and don't worry, you'll be able to stay anonymous. |
Here's a list of a few ways MySpace makes your MySpace experience as safe and enjoyable as possible:
- Flagging spam/abuse: Received one message too many from that MySpace spammer? Let MySpace know that you're sick of it by flagging the message as Spam/Abuse. You can do this by clicking the Flag spam/abuse link that's included on every received message. The link is located to the right of the date on each received message. After you click the link, the message will be deleted from your Inbox; it's also sent to MySpace for review.
- Reporting inappropriate content and abuse: The great thing about MySpace is anyone with a profile can post basically anything on the profile page. Sometimes, the bad thing about MySpace is the same thing — people can post basically anything, and that anything might include something that you feel is inappropriate. You can let MySpace know about a MySpacer whose content or actions give you a not-so-great feeling in a couple of ways:
• Report Inappropriate Content link: If you want to report a MySpace profile, click the Report Inappropriate Content link that you can find in the footer of every MySpace profile page. You're taken to a report form where you can let MySpace know what's up.
• Contact MySpace link: If you have general questions or comments, or want to report MySpace abuse other than inappropriate content, click the Contact MySpace link that's included in the footer links at the bottom of every MySpace page. This link takes you to the more detailed Contact Request form, where you can select Reporting Abuse as your subject and one of many other subtopics (such as Spammers and Underage Users).
- Privacy questions and concerns: If direct email is more your style and you have something that you want to send MySpace regarding safety, privacy, abuse, or anything else, MySpace has set up an email address just for you. Send your email to privacy@myspace.com to let them know what you're thinking.
- Safety Tips: Before contacting MySpace, always check out the resources they've posted online for users. You can find some great Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) posted; access them by clicking the FAQ link located in the footer links at the bottom of every MySpace page. From general information to safety tips for parents, this is a great resource that you should check out when you have questions.
 | MySpace can be an intimidating place. Just like the first time you set foot in a new school, college campus, workplace, or party, you need to know how to act and protect yourself. Not everyone you meet along the way deserves suspicion, but it's often much better to be safe rather than sorry. Be patient. Be smart. Be safe. |
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