Protect IVE & DIVE

How to deal with hate, slander & toxic content? Here's a comprehensive guide for DIVEs.

A guide for DIVE or any KPOP fans on how to properly handle negativity directed at IVE and our community.

🚨 Golden Rules

❌ DO NOT ENGAGE

• Never reply to hate comments or posts
• Never quote tweet or share toxic content (even to criticize it)
• Never argue with antis or toxic users
• Never send hate back - we are better than that

❌ DO NOT SPREAD RUMORS

• Never share unverified information about IVE or other fans
• Never engage with clickbait or misleading headlines
• Never assume the worst without evidence

❌ DO NOT SPEAK ILL OF ANY MEMBER

• Never insult any member of IVE, even if provoked by antis
• Never make negative comparisons between members
• Never joke about members in a harmful way
• Never share or create sexualized content of members
• Never spread false information about members
• Never participate in fan wars or member favoritism

✅ DO TAKE ACTION

• Report immediately
• Block the user
• Screenshot evidence (if serious)
• Report to proper channels
• Support IVE with positive content

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Remember

That HATE does not define IVE or the fandom, it's a reflection of the haters.

📱 Platform-Specific Reporting Guide

Twitter/X

1. Click the three dots (⋯) on the problematic tweet
2. Select "Report Tweet"
3. Choose appropriate category:
   • "It's abusive or harmful" → "Harassment"
   • "It's suspicious or spam"
   • "It expresses intentions of self-harm or suicide"
4. Follow the prompts to complete the report
5. Block the user: Profile → Three dots → "Block @username"

Instagram

1. Tap the three dots (⋯) on the post/story
2. Select "Report"
3. Choose "Bullying or harassment" or "Hate speech"
4. Provide additional details if requested
5. Block user: Go to profile → Three dots → "Block"

TikTok

1. Press and hold the video
2. Tap "Report"
3. Select "Harassment and bullying" or "Hateful behavior"
4. Submit with details
5. Block user: Profile → Three dots → "Block"

YouTube

1. Click three dots under the video/comment
2. Select "Report"
3. Choose "Harassment and cyberbullying" or "Hate speech"
4. Provide context in the description box
5. Block user: Channel page → About → Flag icon → "Block user"

Facebook

1. Click three dots on the post
2. Select "Find support or report post"
3. Choose "Harassment or bullying" or "Hate speech"
4. Follow additional prompts
5. Block user: Profile → Three dots → "Block"

🔍 Types of Content to Report

Immediate Reporting Required:

• Direct threats or harassment toward IVE members
• Doxxing (sharing personal information)
• Sexualization or inappropriate content about members
• Hate speech based on nationality, race, or gender
• Malicious rumors or false information
• Coordinated harassment campaigns

Standard Reporting:

• General negative comments or criticism
• Spam accounts posting repetitive hate
• Impersonation accounts
• Copyright infringement of IVE content

📞 Escalation Channels

For Serious Issues Contact:

Starship Entertainment

• Email: TBA
• Website: TBA
• Use for:
  • Serious defamation or slander
  • Threats against members' safety
  • Large-scale harassment campaigns
  • Legal-level concerns

Fan Community Leaders

• DIVE Official Communities (if applicable)
• Large Fan Account Administrators
• Use for:
  • Coordinating mass reporting
  • Spreading awareness of serious issues
  • Organizing positive counter-campaigns

🛡️ Protecting Yourself & The Community

Personal Safety:

1. Never share personal information when defending IVE
2. Don't let toxic comments affect your mental health
3. Take breaks from social media if needed
4. Remember: You're not responsible for changing everyone's mind

Community Protection:

1. Warn other DIVEs about serious hate accounts (via DM, not public posts)
2. Share reporting guides and encourage mass reporting
3. Focus energy on positive IVE content instead
4. Support fellow DIVEs who might be targeted

📸 Evidence Collection (For Serious Cases)

When to Collect Evidence:

• Threats or doxxing
• Repeated harassment by the same user
• Coordinated attacks
• Content that might require legal action

How to Collect:

1. Screenshot the full post/comment with username visible
2. Include timestamp and platform information
3. Save the URL of the original post
4. Document the context (if part of a larger issue)
5. Store safely for potential reporting to authorities

💜 Positive Response Strategies

Instead of Engaging Negatively:

1. Stream IVE's music to boost their numbers
2. Share positive content about the members
3. Trend positive hashtags
4. Support IVE's official accounts with likes and comments
5. Create fan content (art, videos, etc.)
6. Donate to causes IVE supports (if applicable)

Community Building:

• Organize streaming parties
• Share educational content about IVE
• Celebrate achievements and milestones
• Welcome new DIVEs to the community
• Spread love and positivity

🚨 Emergency Protocol

For Immediate Threats or Serious Safety Concerns:

1. Screenshot immediately
2. Report to platform AND local authorities if applicable
3. Contact Starship Entertainment immediately
4. Inform trusted community leaders
5. Document everything with timestamps
6. Seek support from fellow fans

Remember: Your safety and mental health come first. If something seriously disturbs or threatens you, seek help from appropriate authorities.

💡 Quick Reference Card

Situation	Action
Hate comment	Report → Block → Move on
Serious threat	Screenshot → Report everywhere → Contact Starship
Spam account	Report → Block
False rumors	Don't spread → Report → Share facts positively
Harassment of you	Report → Block → Seek support
Coordinated attack	Mass report → Alert community leaders

🤝 Support Resources

If You're Feeling Affected:

• Talk to trusted friends or family
• Take social media breaks when needed
• Focus on IVE's positive impact on your life
• Connect with supportive DIVE communities

Crisis Resources:

If online harassment is seriously affecting your mental health, please reach out to:

• Local mental health services
• Crisis hotlines in your country
• Trusted adults or counselors
• Platform safety teams

📝 Final Reminders

1. We protect IVE by being the best fandom we can be
2. Engagement with hate only amplifies it
3. Reporting is more effective than arguing
4. Positivity always wins in the long run
5. We're stronger when we work together

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Together, we create a safe and positive space for IVE and DIVE! 💜