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How can I find out who is reporting my OLD questions/answers?

I'm supposed to be studying for exams right now but keep getting distracted.

My Mailbox is full of Violation Notices.

*Your question has been reported by the ....

*Your answer has been reported by the ....

What the heck is going on?

I know some contacts have constantly reported my Q&A.

@Reporters: I'm sorry if I removed you from my contact world. If I hadn’t done it, I would have suspended by now.

Update:

Thanks my lovely contacts, you people are so awesome. I love you all :P

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  • ­
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Okay there are a few possibilities...

    It could be someone questionable in your fan list. Block any suspicious level 1 accounts, or also higher leveled if you suspect them. Make sure your activity is set to contacts ONLY.

    You know that people can set it so they receive emails to their CONTACTS questions REGARDLESS of your network activity privacy settings? Check your fans for sure.

    They could be googling your display name and finding your questions that way. Try changing your name.

    Also if you had a contact that reported you, it's possible you have mutual contacts and they work together. :/ If you have any idea if that's true, just block them.

    Source(s): I did the above and my Q&A stopped getting reported. :) Go study! and good luck on your exams :)
  • 8 years ago

    "a" has pretty well summed it up.

    Some people seem to be really good at tracking others on this site. If somebody really wants to report your questions and answers... they will spend the time Googling your user name. Fans automatically get updates, which shouldn't be... but seems to be how it's working.

    Changing your user name... this would have to be done quite frequently.

    As for fans and contacts... another contact or fan may have someone in their contacts or fans who isn't very fond of you.. but it doesn't automatically mean YOUR fans and contacts realize it.

    Giving a little thought here... if someone already Googled your name or sees another fan or contact's stars to your questions.. they will probably still be able to report.

    I have also learned that sometimes... it's a person who is not really involved with you all.. an account you are not aware of or see as a problem.. that CAN be a problem. Too many people with multiple accounts on this site!

    Take a look at all your questions and answers that were reported. Appeal as many as possible that you believe are within guidelines. Don't just let it keep happening.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Sorry to hear that you are having problems with being reporting again:

    I don't think we can really find out who is doing it but beware of ones who usually have 1 or not a lot of points in a week..

    I think whoever answered the question can go on it whenever even if it's resolved and they can get it reported if it's open by clicking delete but if resolved people say that you report it by emailing Yahoo Answers team.

    I've been reported for my questions even resolved ones so have forgotton exact number but my account is still here :/ I have had to block a few users also contacts especially when they blocked first.

    Source(s): Think something should be done about it but of course staff do nothing about the stupid reporting. Have a good day and I hope the reporting stops.
  • Sadia
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Well there is no one who is going to say that "yeah I am the one" .. and no one is going to give you a name either. They are probably just retard loser trolls and tbh you should not be getting distracted by this shi** at all because your exams gives you way to a better career, but this site aint gonna give you. So I would say that just hit delete on those emails and move on with it. You will find haters any where you go so take it easy :)

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Sorry that is happening to you. Good luck on exams. I would say only share you network activity with contacts and if it continues delete ones you suspect could be doing it.

  • Man In Blue,block anyone you suspect or new to your list or YA.The best place to talk about this is Chatzy which you've known very well about.They might help you.Just hold back asking Q's for a while and just answer.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Its all a coincidence. Well, we level 1 people are Level 1 only in Yahoo answer. May be we are good in something else. So, dont judge people by their appearance. . . Just Do ur work efficeintly. Cheers!!! :)

  • It happens to me too. I got a report from a question I asked 2 years ago. Obviously, someone has too much time on their hands.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    You can't find out but you can make your account private so no more old questions are easily reported

  • 8 years ago

    This has happened to me before. Dang reporter trolls. >.<

    Good luck with your exams!

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