Why is reporting posts considered as posts?

[wlalala]

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This happened just after I reported a post.

 

[PetPet]

Hi there,
This is implemented to prevent people from abusing the report post function.
With this, members are reminded that if they're caught abusing the report button they can be infracted and be barred from reporting posts in the future.

 

[保证高端品质]

IIRC, one particular member got his report button removed all together because he made too many fraudulent reports, I forget who it is. Old birds might remember who he is.