One in three US teens victim of cyber-bullying
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By Stevie Smith Jun 29, 2007, 13:19 GMT
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Oh Noes, cyber bullied!? Say it isn't sooo Wahhh mommy I have been told BOO on the internet *cries and hides*
Here's an idea - how about if you're not mature enough to handle some person on the INTERNET telling you off by saying - Hey STFU you're some random moron on the INTERNET - then stay the heck off the internet... I am so sick and tired of parents using CS, MYSPACE, WoW, and all the other online apps to babysit their children.
Yes, there's flamers - trolls - and mean spirited people on the internet ( I am one of them, go cry me a river. ) and if you're not old enough to handle somebody on a computer screen 'picking' on you - get OFF line. Enough Said - QQmoreNubs
Like QQmoreNubs Just portrayed the cyber bully and flamer accurately.
Or was it sarcasm? Tough to tell in printed text without being able to hear voice inflection or read body language.
Bullies simply show a lack of character or severe personality flaws. They are usually cowards that hide behind a clique or a crowd of like minded bullies.
The internet makes it even easier for the cowards to snipe from the bushes.
It was meant as rather tongue in cheek - but I really do find that money being wasted on a study like this is rather.. rediculous? anybody who has done anything online for more than 15 minutes knows somebody is going to give you a hard time - I do firmly believe that parents should keep their kids offline untill they are old enough to understand the mind games that will eventually be played on them. I wonder if any of you have had a car tailgate you on your way to work this morning? Multiple cars? Do tell! Aggression in an anonymous fashion, my goodness how unique!
Once more - my first post is exactly what *a cyber bully* does to your children - yes isn't it horrible? -.^
Good Day One and All,
QQmoreNubs
theres no place where idiots are welcome, online or otherwise. so dont stick your nose where you are really not wanted
It's quite sad, and I'm not sure there is a simple solution. I think the best solution, obviously, would be to 'fix' the kids' rather than place hurdles in the way of their desire to hurt others.
The responsible parent can keep their kids off the internet. But the kids who are spewing the worst hate probably have bad parents to begin with... so the hateful message won't go away, and the kids who are being hated on are just going to hear about it from their peers.
I remember when I was 14, and I know that if someone told me there was a website out there that was called 'I hate Tom' and my peers were posting comments on it, I would not have the strength or maturity to ignore it. I would be on that thing in a flash and it would probably destroy my self esteem, maybe even make me retaliate and exponentiate the problem.
Ego and self-image are so important to teenagers. Maybe we ought to be focusing on teaching them how to respect themselves and others - of course, is that the job of the school or the parents? I'd say the parents, but the school should get involved by encouraging the parents.
Anyone who says 'oh cry me a river' is obviously detached from their teenage years, or perhaps never had to deal with bullying. It's bad enough face to face... but when the creeps can hide behind a computer screen, it's 10x worse.
Oh, and BTW, we're not talking about anonymous bullying, or trolling, like on message boards/chat rooms. That stuff you learn to get over. It's when personal info gets posted, privacy invaded, people are made to feel very threatened - there is no excuse for that kind of BS.
QQmoreNubs - it's spelt 'ridiculous'. If you're so tired of kids complaining to their parents about mean spirited people like you, then grow up.
While it was pathetic, QQ, I got to give you props. The attempt was made. You clearly were trying to demonstrate how cyber-bullying may look. It's okay, we forgive you. Plainly, you don't have the intellectual stamina or sophistication to recognize that this is a serious worry.
There are predators online. We have all read the stories about pedophiles, murderers, and bullies before, this is merely another one. We need to keep these concerns in our minds when we let children on to the internet.
The net is a huge tool that teachers and parents alike can manipulate to educate the next generation. That said, it is wise to remember these articles...and people like QQ. Though our dear QQ is nothing more than the bile my cat throws up, there are much more serious threats out there.
Now for a lesson. You see that there, QQ? You see how I singled you out? Pointed out that you are worthless, subspecies even? Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy, eh? Well, sometimes, kids have issues with self esteem. A predator can manipulate kids to giving up personal information with bullying as well as seduction. I'll not seduce you, I highly doubt you are capable of satisfying your own needs much less any one else. Don't waste our time in the future...just remember, no one gives a damn what you think or say.
I think Reggie is a bigger asshole than QQ
So, Reggie, and those of your ilk, what have you achieved towards achieving the improvement of anyone's quality of life? There are reasons manners and politeness were invented. If perhaps you believe in the now debunked theory that venting 'lets off steam' and reduces stress and you are thereby avoiding committing even worse destructive behaviors against fellow humans, that belief is well-demonstrated to be wholly in error. Venting and screaming only leads to an increase in stress and tension.
Oops! (there I go, but my excuse--I couldn't see the posts on the comment page) in previous remarks about venting and stress, I meant Timothy's response to Reggie.
Please forgive my error. Thank you.
You really did take it way too far Its not only the kids doing It Its the dumb ass adults like you who hide behind their computers. I bet your a real mouse when your not hiding behind your computer.
i have a ? um.. i know someone who was a victim of cyber bullying. What can i do to help him/her.
Ever heard of blocking?
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