Hi, I would like some advice about how to handle a situation under one of my recruitment posts.

A user I briefly discussed potential work with later posted a public comment under my recruitment thread accusing me of potentially asking artists to create asset packs that I could resell online.

This person never worked for me, never delivered any assets to me, and there was no transaction between us. I never asked them to create asset packs for resale.

The user also explicitly stated in the accusation: “I CAN’T PROVE IT BUT I HAVE A HIGH SUSPICION…”

I have already reported the comment through the Report function.

My concern is that this accusation has already affected my recruitment. 

I am considering deleting the original recruitment thread to prevent the accusation from continuing to affect potential collaborators, but I am concerned that deleting the thread may also remove context or evidence needed for the report.

What is the appropriate way to handle this situation? Should I leave the original thread online until moderators review the report, or is it safe to preserve screenshots/evidence and remove the thread?