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What to Do If You're Posted on Are We Dating The Same Guy

Just found out someone posted about you? Take a breath. This guide walks you through exactly what to do in the next 24 hours to protect yourself and get content removed.

Updated February 202612 min read

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First 24 Hours: What You Need to Know

Finding out you've been posted on AWDTSG is shocking and stressful. Whether a friend told you, you found out through a background check, or someone sent you a screenshot—the most important thing right now is to act strategically, not emotionally.

Key insight: AWDTSG posts don't automatically show up in Google searches—yet. But screenshots spread, and the longer content stays up, the more damage it can do. Speed matters, but so does doing things correctly.

24-48 Hours

Average DMCA processing

Legal Protection

DMCA is federal law

Private Groups

Still removable

Step 1: Document Everything (Before It Disappears)

Before taking any action, you need evidence. Posts can be edited or deleted, so capture everything now.

Your Documentation Checklist:

  • Screenshot the entire post including the poster's name, date, and group name
  • Copy the post URL if you have access (right-click on timestamp)
  • Screenshot all comments especially any defamatory ones
  • Note which photos are yours (selfies, photos you took)
  • Find your original photo files with metadata intact

Pro tip: If you use our professional removal service, we'll help you organize this documentation and identify the strongest evidence for your DMCA claim.

Step 2: Do NOT Engage (This Is Critical)

Your instinct might be to comment, message the poster, or ask friends to defend you. This almost always makes things worse.

DON'T Do This:

  • • Comment on the post
  • • Message the poster directly
  • • Ask friends to pile on or defend you
  • • Create a fake account to engage
  • • Post about it publicly
  • • Threaten legal action in comments

DO This Instead:

  • • Document silently
  • • File a DMCA takedown
  • • Use professional removal services
  • • Consult with experts
  • • Protect your online presence
  • • Take the legal route

Why engagement backfires: Comments bump the post in the algorithm, making more people see it. Drama attracts attention. Threats can be screenshotted and used against you. Let the legal process work quietly.

Step 3: Your Removal Options

If photos in the post are ones you took (selfies, photos from your camera), you have strong legal grounds for removal through DMCA.

Option 1: Professional DMCA Service (Recommended)

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  • Same-day submission
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  • Proper legal formatting
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Option 2: DIY DMCA Filing

Free but higher rejection rate

  • • Use Facebook's IP reporting form
  • • Requires understanding of DMCA requirements
  • • Common errors lead to rejections
  • • You handle any complications alone

Option 3: Facebook Community Standards Report

Low success rate

  • • Often ignored for AWDTSG posts
  • • No legal obligation for Facebook to act
  • • Can try alongside DMCA but don't rely on it

Step 4: Protect Your Online Reputation

While working on removal, take steps to protect yourself from further damage.

Review your Facebook privacy settings

Lock down who can see your friends list, photos, and posts.

Set up Google Alerts for your name

Monitor if content spreads beyond Facebook.

Brief trusted people

If relevant to work/dating, have a short explanation ready.

When to Get Professional Help

While you can attempt removal yourself, professional help is strongly recommended when:

  • Time is critical — The post is actively being shared or commented on
  • Career is at risk — Employers, clients, or colleagues might see it
  • Multiple posts exist — You've been posted in several groups
  • DIY failed — Your DMCA was rejected or ignored
  • You want it done right — No margin for error

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