Keep in mind if you had or thinking about doing this to someone. Remember it is illegal. Really think about it, would you want someone to do this to you?
Cyberbullying becomes out of control the moment you post that embarrassing video of someone. You could lower someones self esteem through: stealing someones password, doctoring photos, sending threats, and spreading rumors through email, text message, or social networking sites
Cyberbully is bulling through the internet and technologies such as instant messaging (IM) social networking sites, and cell phones. It starts with one person with a rumor and possibly a photo, or forwarding a message from someone else. In a short amount of time it can spiral out of control where you can not take it back and you will be hurting someone in a way that you can’t imagine.
For Example: An embarrassing video post to Facebook page by someone in South Carolina may be watched by someone in Italy tomorrow. This is a horrible thing that anyone can do to someone else.
Flaming and Trolling – sending or posting hostile messages intended to “ hurt, embarrass, insult someone else.
Happy – Slapping – recording someone being harassed or bullied in a way that usually involves physical abuse, then posting the video online for public viewing.
Identify Theft/Impersonation – stealing someone’s password and/or hijacking their online accounts to send or post incriminating or humiliating pictures, videos, or information. (Do Not Give Out Your Password)
Photoshopping – changing a digital photograph so that it looks like a person is placed in a compromising or embarrassing situation when it really isn’t them.
Physical Treats – Sending messages that involve threats to a person’s physical safety.
Rumors Spreading – spreading gossip through email, text messaging, or social networking sites.
Estimated one-third ( 3 out of 10) online teens (ages 12 – 17) have been cyberbullied or at risk of being cyberbullied. Girls are more likely to be the target.
What to do if it happens to me? No matter what, do not respond to them…That is what they want you to do.
You are not alone and you did NOT do anything to deserve someone to treat you like this! Be sure to tell a adult that you trust. You can also inform the internet provider or cell phone/pager service provider and inform tour local police. But, make sure you do not erase the message they sent you. The police and the internet provider can trace it if you don’t erase it. If they send more, keep them all and do not respond.
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Bullying through the internet
