Is it illegal to send text messages to scold others?

Legal analysis: If it is only a slight curse, it is generally not a personal insult at this time. Personal insult to others damages others' reputation and needs to bear corresponding civil liability.

Legal basis: Article 990 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Law is the right to life, body, health, name, portrait, reputation, honor and privacy enjoyed by civil subjects.

In addition to the personality rights stipulated in the preceding paragraph, natural persons enjoy other personality rights based on personal freedom and personal dignity.