MIT Stopit
MIT Stopit deals with cases of misuse of MIT's computer systems (stopit@mit.edu).
While Stopit email is monitored regularly, even on most weekends, it is not the appropriate place to send email if you feel threatened. If you feel in danger and/or need to report a crime, contact the MIT Police immediately at x3-1212 (617.253.1212) or by dialing 100 from a MIT phone.
Common Problems and Solutions
- SPAM
MIT offers Spam Quarantine for MIT email. Do not report spam to Stopit. Use MIT Spam Quarantine instead.
For spam-related questions and answers, visit Hermes, the IS&T KnowledgeBase and search on the term spam. - Copyright Infringement
Unauthorized sharing of copyrighted materials is against the law. Learn what to do if you receive a DMCA notice. Review IS&T policy for additional information. - Athena Use
See Athena Rules of Use .
When to Send Email to MIT Stopit
Send email to MIT Stopit if:
- You receive:
- harassing or offensive email or instant messages
- mass mailings from a member of the MIT community advertising events or sales
- chain letters.
Note: Be sure to forward the full headers when notifying Stopit about an email complaint. - You are disturbed by:
- offensive images displayed on public work stations
- inappropriate postings to a web page hosted by MIT
- inappropriate behavior in an Athena cluster
- other behavior that you think may be illegal or against IS&T policy or MITnet Rules of Use.
Pursuing Disciplinary Charges
To pursue disciplinary charges, you need to work with the Office of Student Citizenship directly.
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