Assessing Risk After a Few Red Flags
Individual red flags are easy to explain away one at a time; the pattern across several is what actually matters. Track red flags cumulatively rather than resetting your judgment after each individual explanation.
Where It Applies
General PracticeApplies regardless of platform — this is a general safety practice, not tied to any one app's specific features.
What It Counters
Standalone PracticeNot tied to a specific manipulation tactic — a baseline habit worth keeping regardless of what you're seeing.
The Steps
- 01
Keep a private, running list of anything that gave you pause, even briefly.
- 02
Review the list periodically rather than only when something major happens.
- 03
Set a threshold in advance for how many flags mean you disengage.
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