Whenever I see explicit 'Five Nights at Freddy's' content cropping up on a platform, I get pretty fired up — not because I’m prudish, but because there's a real line between fan art and sexualized material that can break platform rules or put younger folks
At Risk. My go-to method is practical and a little bureaucratic: take screenshots, copy the post URL or username, and note timestamps. Then I use the in-app report feature first — almost every platform has a 'report' button (often three dots near the post). Choose the closest category like 'sexual content,' 'nudity,' or if minors might be involved, 'sexual exploitation/child sexual content' — that one usually triggers an immediate safety review.
If the platform allows text, I add a brief note: say what the content is, why it violates policy (explicit sexual content, sexualized depictions of characters that might be minors, non-consensual themes), and paste links to the offending posts. For Discord specifically, I enable Developer Mode (User Settings > Advanced), copy the server ID and message IDs, and submit those through Discord's Trust & Safety form on their site. For Reddit I hit 'report' and also send a modmail to the subreddit mods if it's in a community that should enforce rules. On Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook/Meta and TikTok use the reporting flow and choose the sexual content/sexual exploitation options. YouTube has a 'Report' under the three dots and categories for sexual content and minors.
If the content is egregious or involves minors, I won't hesitate to contact local authorities — platforms can take time. I also block and mute the user to avoid further exposure, and sometimes I post a calm explanatory message in a community to warn others about where the content appeared. It’s satisfying to see the post removed, but the best feeling is knowing you helped keep a space safer for younger fans — I always sleep a little easier after reporting.