We need to stop doxxing others and here’s why:

It’s inhumane and reckless to want to ruin someones life over a mistake.

If you doxx someone, you’re basically allowing others to find, hurt, and even kill the doxxee.

"Bloggers" (most likely tumblr members) were brought up in a news story about doxxing cases. You can listen to the story here.

Our problems are not solved by ruining the lives of others.

FIGHTING FIRE WITH MORE FIRE DOESN’T FUCKING WORK.

I DO NOT CARE HOW BAD YOU THINK THESE PEOPLE ARE. ITS JUST NOT HUMAN. Even if you think this person deserves it, there are often not enough facts to really say if the doxxee really did anything wrong. I’ve seen some attempted doxxing happen out of pure petty which is REALLY immature.

Healthy Alternatives to Doxxing:

Try to reason with this person. Fight the fire with water.

Try educating this person! Education goes a long way.

If none of these work, ignore it! Most of the time, this person is completely insignificant to your life. Just don’t let them get to you and keep living your own life.

THE ONLY TIME WHEN DOXXING IS ACCEPTABLE:

YOU ARE ACTUALLY TRYING TO CATCH AN ACTUAL FUCKING CRIMINAL WHO IS ENDANGERING OTHERS AND NEEDS TO BE FOUND.

tl;dr: Tumblr needs to learn that fire can’t be fought with more fire, and needs to grow the fuck up and actually try to respond maturely instead of throwing temper tantrums.

Please and thank you this has been a PSA.