Originally posted by NemeBroOh no, I got it long after I posted my original response; before I even posted the one you're quoting.
Think very hard about the context of my post.
If people can't overcome the stigma that's somehow caused by textual abuse; then they may as well lock themselves in their rooms because they're not going to make it very far in life.
Sound about right?
Originally posted by OnenessI'd agree, which is why I would advise the feeble to befriend the strong so that they can beat up bullies for them. You have to adapt around your weaknesses, and discover your strengths.
Oh no, I got it long after I posted my original response; before I even posted the one you're quoting.If people can't overcome the stigma that's somehow caused by textual abuse; then they may as well lock themselves in their rooms because they're not going to make it very far in life.
Sound about right?
Originally posted by konfetkaThe internet isn't a real place and most young impressionable children or teen try to prove themselves to much. I hate to say this but we are in the age of internet and most of it is gossip plus venting, children need more after school programs where they can learn to play together.
You either love it or leave it. Being annoyed doesn't bring you down & make you feel bad about yourself, right?
Originally posted by silver_tears
I don't understand the whole cyber-bullying thing, just get off the computer. You can survive without social media, delete your accounts, shut down the computer, and problem solved.
I'm of the same thinking.
When people say they were bullied over MSN etc - you can block people from pretty much everything these days, so just block them.
You can still go online without having to deal with bullies.
Bullying is wrong, and I was bullied a lot at school and was really unhappy because of it, I'm not saying it's not wrong and does need to be dealt with but the online thing I just don't get.
Originally posted by Piggle Humsy
I'm of the same thinking.When people say they were bullied over MSN etc - you can block people from pretty much everything these days, so just block them.
You can still go online without having to deal with bullies.
Bullying is wrong, and I was bullied a lot at school and was really unhappy because of it, I'm not saying it's not wrong and does need to be dealt with but the online thing I just don't get.
Blocking only works if they don't really care like for a one off argument. If they actually want to harass you or if there are multiple of them they can still bother you. Even worst if they know you in real life as well
Originally posted by Piggle Humsy
I'm of the same thinking.When people say they were bullied over MSN etc - you can block people from pretty much everything these days, so just block them.
You can still go online without having to deal with bullies.
Bullying is wrong, and I was bullied a lot at school and was really unhappy because of it, I'm not saying it's not wrong and does need to be dealt with but the online thing I just don't get.
I'm sure certain people might take specific insults as bullying, even though that's not really elaborate/systematic bullying, in my opinion. For example, if someone insults you and you've blocked them over MSN, some might call that bullying but I wouldn't because it's simple enough to eliminate.
However, with an open forum such as KMC and other sites (social media comes to mind as well), bullying is more easily accessible and you cannot stop individuals from PMing you or continuing harassment. I completely disagree with Silver Tears position that to stop it, you should delete all of your accounts and shut your computer down. I think that's a part of how bullies are successful.
If you have to leave an online environment or shut down your PC to avoid harassment and/or bashing, that's not stopping bullying but rather demonstrably being victimized by it. The point is that people shouldn't have to delete their accounts or go offline.
It also seems to further lend bullies the flexibility to abuse people online. When the victim leaves their preferred online environment and/or doesn't report it, the bully is free to remain in that environment and harass others. Why should he/she get to comfortably remain there while the alleged victim, in this case, has to "shut down their computer" and leave? It's absurd, to me.
Originally posted by The RenegadeHowever, with an open forum such as KMC and other sites (social media comes to mind as well), bullying is more easily accessible and you cannot stop individuals from PMing you or continuing harassment. I completely disagree with Silver Tears position that to stop it, you should delete all of your accounts and shut your computer down. I think that's a part of how bullies are successful.
If you have to leave an online environment or shut down your PC to avoid harassment and/or bashing, that's not stopping bullying but rather demonstrably being victimized by it. The point is that people shouldn't have to delete their accounts or go offline.
Well actually you can, there is the ignore button and it hides everything that person does. I know, I've used it. Even hides PM's.
So there is ways to avoid them in open forums too.
And I agree you shouldn't have to shut everything off and hide away but there are ways to avoid it. You can talk to your friends on msn and block people who aren't friends. You can join other forums where the bullies aren't.
There are always ways around it.
And I am talking about online bullies only, not ones that see you in offline.