AWDTSG Removal California — Statewide Takedowns of Are We Dating The Same Guy Posts
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AWDTSG REMOVAL CALIFORNIA: SCANS AND TAKEDOWNS, START TO FINISH
AWDTSG REMOVAL CALIFORNIA: EVERY GROUP WE COVER
- Los Angeles (main) — the flagship LA group covering greater LA, the San Fernando Valley, and the Westside. One of the largest AWDTSG communities in the United States.
- San Francisco Bay Area — the SF, Oakland, San Jose, and Peninsula regional group, with significant overlap into Silicon Valley professional networks.
- San Diego — regional group covering downtown, North County, La Jolla, and the surrounding metro.
- Orange County — OC-specific group covering Newport Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, and the southern coastal communities.
- Sacramento and the Central Valley — Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, and the broader Central Valley region.
- Inland Empire — Riverside, San Bernardino, and the eastern LA commuter belt.
- Uncensored spin-offs — shadow groups that re-host content moderated out of the main groups; nearly every California metro has at least one. These require a separate takedown pathway.
- Cross-platform mirrors — AWDTSG content from California groups consistently re-surfaces on Reddit (r/AreWeDatingTheSameGuy, r/LosAngeles, r/AskSF, local city subreddits), TikTok, and the Tea app. We remove across all of them.
HOW AWDTSG REMOVAL WORKS FOR CALIFORNIA CLIENTS
Confidential intake
A secure, no-obligation case review. You send us the post URLs, screenshots, or a description. We confirm what’s recoverable and outline the likely pathway within the same business day.
Evidence package
We document the post, the group, the poster’s identifiers where visible, and any copyrighted material (your photos, your screenshots from dating apps). This evidence forms the basis of every takedown request.
Takedown submission
We file through Meta’s legal and policy enforcement channels, not the public reporting queue. Where applicable, we escalate through state-specific statutory pathways (see the state law section).
Platform escalation
If the first takedown is refused, we escalate with stronger evidence and, where appropriate, legal counsel. Over 95% of AWDTSG cases are resolved without reaching this stage.
Mirror sweep
We scan Reddit, TikTok, the Tea app, and archive sites for reposts and file simultaneous takedowns.
Post-removal monitoring
We watch for reposts for 30 days minimum. Clients who want longer-term coverage move to a monitoring package.
AWDTSG removal is priced case-by-case — the age of the post, number of mirrors, whether copyright registration is required, and the level of escalation all affect the quote. For a full breakdown of our case tiers and what goes into each price, see our dedicated AWDTSG pricing page.
CALIFORNIA STATE LAW AND AWDTSG CONTENT
California has one of the strongest legal frameworks in the United States for removing non-consensual intimate imagery, protecting the right of publicity, and pushing back against meritless litigation that targets legitimate speech. For California residents, these statutes often strengthen an AWDTSG takedown case beyond what platform policy alone would support. Note: MGMT Reputation is not a law firm, and nothing on this page is legal advice — but these are the statutes that frequently matter in the cases we handle.
California Penal Code § 647(j)(4) — Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images
California’s criminal revenge-porn statute prohibits the distribution of an image of an identifiable person’s intimate body parts or of the person engaged in sexual conduct, where the image was taken under circumstances implying privacy and the distribution causes serious emotional distress. Where AWDTSG content includes screenshots from Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, or private messaging that meet this standard, § 647(j)(4) gives the takedown request a criminal statutory basis.
California Civil Code § 1708.85 — Civil Action for Distribution of Private Sexually Explicit Material
Civil Code § 1708.85 creates a private right of action for damages and injunctive relief against anyone who distributes private sexually explicit material without consent. For California AWDTSG clients, this is often the single strongest leverage point: it allows for monetary recovery, injunctive orders, and — with the right counsel — unmasking of anonymous posters through court process.
California Civil Code § 3344 — Right of Publicity
California’s right-of-publicity statute prohibits the use of a person’s name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness for advertising or commercial purposes without consent. AWDTSG groups operate under a ‘community safety’ framing, but the data-driven and reposted nature of the content — especially when amplified on monetized platforms — can give some cases a viable § 3344 hook alongside the core intimate-imagery claims.
California Code of Civil Procedure § 425.16 — Anti-SLAPP Statute
California’s anti-SLAPP statute (CCP § 425.16) is one of the most active in the country and cuts both ways. It makes it harder to bring weak defamation claims intended to silence protected speech — which sharpens the standard for legitimate AWDTSG defamation cases that include provably false statements (for example, false accusations of crimes that did not occur). Where a defamation claim is warranted, we work with California counsel who litigate in this framework regularly.
In practice, these statutes give California clients more leverage than clients in states without equivalent frameworks. We fold the relevant citations into our takedown requests where they apply, which often shortens the removal timeline.
AWDTSG REMOVAL CALIFORNIA: INDUSTRIES MOST AFFECTED BY EXPOSURE
California AWDTSG cases escalate more quickly than anywhere else in the country because of the concentration of reputation-sensitive industries. Being named in a group is painful anywhere. In California, it can cost you a project, a partnership, a green-light, or a round in the same week.
Entertainment and media
Studios, agencies, talent representation, and production companies run continuous behavioral due diligence. An AWDTSG screenshot circulating in an LA group can reach a publicist, an agent, or a TMZ tipster within hours and become national coverage by the next news cycle.
Tech and venture capital
Bay Area startups, founders, and investors are diligenced relentlessly. A single AWDTSG post forwarded to an associate during a fundraise can quietly kill a round or cause an offer to be pulled before terms are even signed.
Law
California BigLaw partners, prosecutors, and in-house counsel depend on reputation for promotions, lateral moves, and bar standing. Bar-adjacent allegations in AWDTSG threads can surface during background screening or disciplinary review.
Healthcare
California's medical, dental, and mental health communities operate under strict licensing oversight. Accusations in AWDTSG threads that touch on professional conduct create real exposure even when the underlying post is personal.
Real estate
Los Angeles and Bay Area residential brokers, commercial developers, and luxury agents live on referrals and trust networks. An AWDTSG thread that names a broker can directly threaten closings and listing pipelines.
Finance and investment
California-based hedge funds, family offices, and wealth management firms run compliance and behavioral checks on principals continuously. AWDTSG exposure feeds straight into internal review.
CALIFORNIA CITIES AND REGIONS WE COVER
We serve AWDTSG removal and scan clients across every region of California remotely from our Seattle and Chicago offices. There is no need to come in — the entire process is handled over secure intake and encrypted video consultation. Regions we work in regularly:
Los Angeles and Greater LA
LA proper, the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, the South Bay, and the broader LA County. The highest case volume in the state.
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, the Peninsula, Marin, and the East Bay.
San Diego
Downtown, La Jolla, North County, Carlsbad, Encinitas, and the surrounding metro.
Orange County
Newport Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, and Laguna.
Sacramento and the Central Valley
Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Fresno, and Bakersfield.
Inland Empire
Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga.
Statewide Remote Service
Every other region of California. The entire AWDTSG removal process — intake, evidence package, takedown, and monitoring — is handled over secure intake and encrypted video. No travel required.
ONGOING AWDTSG MONITORING FOR CALIFORNIA CLIENTS
A single takedown is not the end of the story. AWDTSG content has a pattern of resurfacing — screenshots captured before the original removal get re-uploaded to spin-off groups, cross-posted to Reddit, or mirrored on the Tea app weeks or months later.
California’s group activity is high enough that re-surfacing is more likely here than in nearly any other state. Screenshots captured before the original removal regularly re-surface in spin-off groups, cross-post to Reddit, or mirror on TikTok and the Tea app weeks or months later. For California clients in entertainment, tech, finance, and law, even a 24-hour exposure window can reach a manager, a partner, an investor, or a reporter.
For clients who have been through a removal, our monitoring service provides continuous protection against re-emergence. For clients who have never been posted but want proactive coverage, monitoring catches the first post before it spreads. Coverage includes all major AWDTSG groups (main, uncensored, regional), Reddit threads relevant to the state’s dating scene, TikTok, the Tea app, and dark web mirrors, scanned on a continuous basis.
When new content matching your name, alias, initials, or image appears, we trigger a new removal cycle before the post gains traction. Clients receive monthly summary reports documenting detections, takedowns, and the current risk level.
WHY CALIFORNIA CLIENTS CHOOSE US
We have been running AWDTSG takedowns since the groups first began scaling nationally. Our specialization is unusual — most reputation firms treat AWDTSG as one more content problem. For us, it is a core service line, with documented processes, direct platform escalation channels, and refund-backed guarantees.
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72-hour typical turnaround
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95%+ first-attempt success rate
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Risk-free guarantee
if we cannot remove the content, you receive a refund or a credit toward monitoring or suppression. -
California statute fluency
removal requests are framed with reference to Penal Code § 647(j)(4), Civil Code § 1708.85, § 3344, and CCP § 425.16 where applicable. -
Full confidentiality
all cases handled under NDA. Intake, evidence, and communications are encrypted. -
Multi-platform coverage
Facebook groups, Reddit, TikTok, the Tea app, and dark web mirrors in one coordinated takedown.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AWDTSG Removal and Scans in California
How do I know if I'm in a California AWDTSG group?
You often don’t — that’s why we offer a confidential scan before removal. Our California scan covers every major regional group, the uncensored spin-offs most people can’t see, and cross-platform mirrors on Reddit, TikTok, and the Tea app. Results typically come back in 24 to 48 hours, and there’s no obligation to proceed to removal if we find something.
How fast can you remove an AWDTSG post in California?
Most AWDTSG removals for California clients are completed within 72 hours of receiving the evidence package. Cases that involve non-consensual intimate images under Penal Code § 647(j)(4) or Civil Code § 1708.85 often move faster because the statutory basis gives platforms a clearer pathway.
Can you remove AWDTSG screenshots that have spread to Reddit or TikTok?
Yes. Cross-platform reposts are part of every California case we handle. We run simultaneous takedowns on Reddit, TikTok, the Tea app, and any archive mirrors, alongside the original group takedown. A removal that leaves mirrors in place is not a real removal.
What if the post has been up for months or years?
Age does not disqualify a takedown. We have removed AWDTSG posts that had been live for more than two years. As long as the content is still visible on the platform, we can pursue removal.
Will the original poster know I had it removed?
Typically no. Meta’s takedown process does not disclose the requesting party. For California clients, when we proceed under Civil Code § 1708.85 in coordination with counsel, the requesting party can also remain shielded through structured legal process. Intake and case communications are handled under NDA.
Do I need to live in California to use this service?
No. We handle AWDTSG removal and scans nationally. This page covers our California-specific coverage because California has distinct AWDTSG groups, distinct state statutes, and a distinct professional environment. If you were posted in a California group but live elsewhere, we can still help.
What happens if the post comes back?
If the same content reappears within 30 days of removal, we take it down again at no additional cost. For longer-term protection against resurfacing, we recommend moving to our AWDTSG monitoring package, which provides continuous scanning and unlimited re-takedowns.
If your name, photo, or screenshot is in a California AWDTSG group right now, every hour the post remains live is another hour it can be screenshotted, cross-posted, or found by someone who matters to you. And if you’re not sure whether you’re in a group, the only way to know is to look. We handle both — discreetly, quickly, and with documented proof of outcome.