If you've navigated to this page, it's likely that you've had a negative experience on Hobbmate. We understand that it can be frustrating when online interactions become difficult. Abusive behavior can take many forms, like having an argument with someone else on Hobbmate or coming across posts that you find offensive.
We hope these solutions will provide adequate help for your situation.
Hobbmate is a platform for people to come together and share what they're passionate about with each other, via photos, videos and conversations.
When you see an upsetting post, caption or comment, consider the larger conversation it may be connected to. Calm yourself down, step back and determine the context of the post. Many people use Hobbmate in ways that are specific only to our service, which can create some confusion when something is taken out of context. Have you checked hashtags associated with the post? It's possible that the post is part of a trend or may be referring to something that's not obvious. Review all information related to the post or the full profile of the person who shared the post to understand the whole story.
When you find yourself in an argument or dispute, stop and think about the effect your next post might have. In these moments, ask yourself, “Is this worth it?” or “What do I gain if I continue to engage in this conflict?” While it's easier said than done, acknowledging harassment by engaging in harassment yourself can reinforce bad behavior and may encourage the other person to continue their aggressive behavior.
When you receive unwanted communication from another person, it's recommended that you block that person and end any communication. Specifically, this will prevent that person from following you, seeing your posts or searching for your profile. Abusive people often lose interest once they realize that you will not respond or that they can no longer interact with you.
While it's tempting to respond back to messages in anger, focusing on calm discussion or refusing to argue is a better response. However, there are some situations where more action may be necessary. The rest of the tips in this section offer some suggestions for where to go to get help.
When dealing with negative or hurtful interactions, it can help to turn to family and friends for support and advice. Often, talking it out with your relatives or a close friend may help you figure out how you want to handle the situation or let you express your feelings so you can move on. However, we also recognize that options may be limited. If you don’t have someone to talk to about what is happening online, there are many online resources that can help: