Cyberbuylling is a serious matter. It's something we're trying to combat here at Answers, and by becoming more aware, you can help us fight it!
According to research, approx. 1 out of every 4 teens has experienced cyberbullying, and 1 out of every 6 teens has done it to others. NOT cool.
We believe you, along with every other user who visits Answers, should be treated with dignity and respect. Cyberbullying is neither dignified nor respectful. When you visit our site, we want you to have fun, find the answers to your questions, and maybe find a little more helpful information or meet a few great folks along the way.
What is cyberbullying?Cyberbullying is using any electronic device or website to harm someone else. This includes insulting, revealing personal information, and harassing them. Cyber bullying can take many forms:Please review the Cyberbullying Policy on Answers:
http://wiki.answers.com/help/cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is not tolerated on Answers. Cyberbulling on Answers will result in your account being blocked and your IP address logged for investigation. All users and IP addresses found to have engaged in cyberbullying may be reported to law enforcement.
Why do people cyberbully?Most people who cyberbully and use insults are doing so because of personal insecurities of their own. They think that it will make them feel better if they put someone else down, or they insult the other person to take attention off of themselves. Sometimes people who are angry insult other people because they are not mature enough to think of a different way to handle their anger except to try to start a fight or to try to make the other person feel bad.Mature people can communicate with others without insulting them. Any ideas can be discussed between mature adults without fighting or insulting each other. Mature people can "agree to disagree" and give each other the right to have different opinions.
The best way to handle an insult is to ignore it. Why? Because the bully's goal is to upset you. If you feel that you can't ignore the insult, you can respond with something like, "Mature people don't have to insult each other to communicate," and walk away. Walking away is always best, because the individual who is bullying is not going to change and suddenly stop acting immature. If the person insulting you is someone you want to keep as a friend, you could respond with something like, "That really hurts my feelings when you say something like that. Can we talk without the insults?" This lets the person know that they need to change their behavior, and if they are friends, they will want to change, and communicate appropriately.
It's a personal matter...Since many bullying questions involve someone's sexual preferences, Answers cannot provide answers for these questions. However, if you are genuinely curious of someone's sexual preference, why not just ask them? We here at Answers don't know your friends, so we wouldn't have an answer. Not only that, but a person's sexual preference is often a very personal matter for them, and they probably wouldn't like such personal information to be broadcast here.If you believe the question you asked is appropriate, please e-mail GoodQuestion @ WikiAnswers.com (no spaces) with the exact question you asked and why you believe it is acceptable.
Cyberbullying is not allowed on WikiAnswers because it violates the site's policies against harassment and abusive behavior. The platform aims to provide a safe and respectful environment for users to seek and share information without fear of being targeted or mistreated. All users are expected to communicate with civility and follow the community guidelines to maintain a positive and constructive atmosphere.
Questions that are inappropriate, offensive, irrelevant, or illegal are unsuitable to ask on WikiAnswers. Additionally, questions that infringe on privacy, promote discrimination, or solicit personal information are not allowed on the platform.
Cyberbullying started with the widespread use of the internet in the early 2000s, but it has likely been around in various forms since the internet's inception. The exact day cyberbullying started cannot be pinpointed due to its gradual evolution with the growth of technology and social media platforms.
It's difficult to determine the exact number of deaths caused by cyberbullying as it often goes unreported or may be classified differently. However, cyberbullying has been linked to numerous tragic cases of suicide, with young individuals being particularly vulnerable to its harmful effects. It is important to address cyberbullying and its impact on mental health to prevent further tragedies.
There is no specific percentage available as suicide is a complex issue with multiple factors involved. Cyberbullying can be a contributing factor to suicide in some cases, but it is not the sole cause. It is important to address mental health issues and offer support to individuals who may be experiencing cyberbullying.
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There are more than 140 FAQ about Cyberbullying on WikiAnswers.
Cyberbullying on WikiAnswers is any action that insults and targets another user or person or group.
No, cyberbullying shouldn't be allowed anywhere.
Cyberbullying has never been allowed on WikiAnswers. It used to fall under the basic rules of community guidelines and etiquette. Rules such as "Never make personal attacks" covered most cyberbullying situations. However, bullying is more than just the obvious insults. As the subtle intricacies of cyberbullying are becoming better understood, our rules are evolving. We want to do our best to make the site feel as safe and comfortable as we can for all of our users. See the related link below.
Cyberbullying is not allowed on Answers.com/WikiAnswers.If you should see any cyberbullying in answers or on a users message board, or are affected yourself by cyberbullying, please report it immediately. Use the Red Report Abuse button under any answer, or report it to a Supervisor by the message boards. You can do this once you have registered an account and have a Username. Otherwise please see below.How do I report a cyberbully?It is important to report a cyberbully immediately so that any derogatory, harassing or insulting posts can be removed and the bully can be blocked. To report a cyberbully on Answers.com, please send the username or a link to the question to WikiAnswers @ Answers.com (no spaces).
No, the people on WikiAnswers are not 'dumb'. Everyone on WikiAnswers is smart in their own individual way. Calling other contributors 'dumb' is known as cyberbullying on WikiAnswers and is not tolerated.
For the same reasons it's bad anywhere else.
WikiAnswers has a strict policy against cyberbullying. Users that cyberbully are blocked from the site immediately. For more information, see the related link below.
Yes, humor is allowed in the Humor and Amusement category of WikiAnswers, elsewhere it isn't generally allowed.
Cyberbullying is not allowed on YouTube and violates the community guidelines. Should you find any comment or video that is a blatant example of cyberbullying, you should report it so that it can be looked into.
Cyberbullying is taken very seriously on WikiAnswers. Any content on this site that other users may find offensive or abusive is cyberbullying.
It wouldn't. WikiAnswers does not allow cyberbullying or abuse.