By SecureChitChat · Published August 8, 2026 · Updated September 2, 2026
You are not required to stay
The most important rule of handling harassment is also the simplest: you can always leave. You do not need to justify it, argue about it or convince the other person. The conversation tool exists for your use, and ending it is a normal, valid choice.
On SecureChitChat you can move on to another person at any time, and leaving the session clears the browser's copy of everything. Politeness is not a debt you owe to someone who is mistreating you.
Do not feed the behaviour
Harassers are often looking for a reaction — anger, distress, engagement. Providing it rarely ends the behaviour and often escalates it. A brief, calm "No, I'm not interested in continuing" followed by leaving is usually the most effective response.
Blocking or leaving is not an admission of defeat. It is the practical mechanism that stops the interaction.
Protect yourself while you respond
Before you respond to anything, make sure your personal information is not discoverable in the conversation. If you already shared something concerning, stop sharing further details immediately.
Do not be drawn into sharing photos, locations or 'proof' as part of the exchange. Harassers use these reactions to collect more material about you. SecureChitChat is text-only, so a partner cannot send you files or images in the first place.
Reporting the behaviour
Harassment — threats, slurs, bullying, repeated unwanted contact — violates the service's rules. Reporting helps the service understand patterns of behaviour even when conversation history is temporary.
Write down what you remember before it fades: approximate time, display name and a summary of what happened. Send it through the Report Abuse page. The page explains the email-based workflow and what to include; there is currently no report button inside the chat. For serious or threatening behaviour, also consider telling someone you trust and, if needed, your local authorities.
Looking after yourself afterwards
Unpleasant online encounters can linger. Do not replay the conversation endlessly — you handled it by ending it, which is the right move. If the experience is distressing or frequent, talking to someone you trust about it is a reasonable step.