Even after parking, I open that comment again.
This is a story for anyone who keeps checking someone’s sarcastic comment from inside their parked car.
Scenes
- Even after parking, I open that comment again. — Even after parking, I open the comment on my phone again. I want to delete it, but my hand keeps going back to the screen.
- I’m afraid replying will make it worse, but deleting it scares me too. — I’m worried replying will make things worse, but if I delete it, it feels like what happened will disappear. Both choices weigh on me.
- I started to delete the comment, then closed the screen again. — After parking around six in the evening, I kept opening and closing the screen showing the comment and account name. My hand stopped over the Report button.
- Before replying, leave a record of what happened. — With online harassment, replying or deleting right away can change what gets recorded. First, save a screen showing the account name, time, and comment together.
- Before deleting it, save just one screen. — Today, before deleting the comment, save one screenshot of the full screen. Then close the notifications for a moment and take your hand off the screen.
- Even if your hand goes back, you don’t have to figure it out alone. — Even if you open the comment again, start with the screen you saved. You can decide whether to delete it or reply after deciding where to draw the line for your own safety.