If it leads to someone getting hurt/dead then definitely, however, even if no one gets hurt, you can probably be charged for harassment.
What are the penalties for cyber bullying?
In previous days, people used to buy different types of games from the shops or market. In such situations, when people felt bored with the games, they will have to purchase another games in order to entertain them. As a result huge stuff get accumulated in their store room. But with online play game, one can play numerous games without purchasing them from the store. Some popular online games are poker cards, Mahjong, monopoly etc. From different sites you can easily learn the ways to win the games without any difficulty. So, people prefer playing online games as compared to other offline games.
Why do people get so affected by cyber bullying?
Because they think they can say anything to anyone and get away with it behind the anonymity of their computers,
or they have had a bad day and decide to take it out on someone who cant do any physical retaliation to them, or they do it for the sheer fun of it (for them)
What are the effects of being cyber bullied?
Any type of bullying has a very bad effect on children/teenagers and even adults. Cyber bullying is the type of bullying done by computer/cell phones etc. It can make someone feel awful about themselves and then they start to believe it. In severe cases of cyber bullying it can lead to suicide and bad depression.
What percentage of children get cyberbullied?
7% of children 5-18 who use the internet suffer from cyberbullying every day.
How can cyber bullying be stoped?
This is a complex question likely best answered more by some one with a social background then me, but I will give it a shot.
With the modern increase in reliance on social media such a myspace, facebook and twitter to name a few we find ourselves increasingly exposed to a wider audience and circle of friends then we might have without such things.
Because of the natural anonymous nature of the internet and lack of face to face communication it makes it easier to make cruel or otherwise scathing remarks at a distance because one does not need to see the repercussions of such activities. This is especially true in situations where TRUE anonymous communication is possible, such as the IRC or over some chat mediums.
The only way to truly avoid cyberbullying (and I dislike this term) is to not participate in such social media. The other alternative is to limit your social media exposure to people you know and trust by use of privacy settings. Limit your social circle to those whom you know in real life and whom are close to you and you'll likely reduce, if not eliminate your exposure to "bullying" in these cases.
The other alternative is to recognize that cyberbullying is as effective as you let it be. Without reacting, you fail to give the bully his or her "reward" which is a response in a negative or emotional spectrum. With no positive reinforcement of his or her behavior, the bully eventually looses interest and goes away. Choose to not let it bother you and rise above it.
Hope this helps!
How does cyber bullying affect teenagers?
They're is no "Worst" bullying. The only type of bullying is physical. All other types such as cyberbullying and verbal bullying are just words that have no after affect financially or educationally unless you make it so. If you let the result of a few buttons being pressed on a keyboard bother you so much and possibly contemplate suicide, then how do you expect yourself to get through actual troubles in life. You are the real bully if you let words hurt you when that person means nothing to you.
Why is cyber bullying a problem?
cyber bullying is wrong because its not right to make people feel bad for self amusement it makes people feel unwanted and the need to cause self harming things to there self's. people then tend to not want to be their friend and think they are very weak and can't look after themselves.
It can also be self harming in side of people!
On which websites does most cyber bullying take place?
Cyber bullying takes place on ask.fm mostly. There is an anonymous option, where the reader doesn't know who is sending the message. This is the Number 1 place cyber bullies go to harass other people. Twitter, YouTube and Instagram are major places for cyber bullying too. All the social media sites have tons of cyber bullying.
How do cyber bullies feel when they cyberbully?
They will feel like hurting the cyber bullyer but you should always block them and report abuse.
What type of people bully other people?
people that bully other people are people that have not had an easy childhood and they feel like they have to get back at the world. also sometimes they do it for attention.
How do you give girls wedgies?
You can't give a girl a thong wedgie unless your a girl, but boys can't give girls wedgies.
Is feeling really dizzy when standing up bad?
Go to this site, i have had the same problem. http://www.drdaveanddee.com/hypotension.html
Does Amanda todd have siblings?
Yes, Amanda Todd had siblings. She had an older brother and a younger sister. Amanda's family has spoken about the impact of her tragic story and the importance of addressing issues related to bullying and mental health.
Why do people make fun of people with glasses?
Because they are immature and/or ignorant. If someone judges you on how you look, ignore them.
Why do people make fun of and bully weaker kids?
It gives the bullier a higher self confidence and they do it also to look cool for friends older students and sometimes to be in a certain click I believe that there are several reason why other kids like to bully or make fun of weaker kids. I grew up as an overweight child and also had to fight with being intelligent, so I was called a nerd. First, I think that other kids feel like it makes them look bigger or superior by looking at other peoples faults. Next, I think that sometimes bullies lack in other areas, such as intelligence, so it makes them feel better if they can somhow feel more powerful. Additionally, they may lack confidence in themselves or have other insecurities, so by shifting the focus to others no one is looking at them. I hope this helps and remember that only you can allow others to steal your confidence in who you are and the abilities that you have. It works on the prinicipal... I raise myself by lowering you. ..I make myself look strong and powerful by making you look weak and inadequate. I make myself feel good by making you feel bad. They have to do this because they are the weak inadequate ones and cannot surivive in the real world being that person. They create for themselves a false self and play a warped teeter-totter game.
I don't know why they do it, but if you are being bullied, tell someone, anyone! A teacher, your mum... bullys are usually cowards!
Alright I think other kids bully people is because they want to get in trouble or they just jealous of other people. This is what all my teachers say EVERYDAY say theres a group of numbers 1 and 2. Number 1 is better than other people. When I am at school i get picked on all the time and i say write your handwriting and my handwriting was so nice and hers was so scribble scrabble. heres a quick advice try to ignore theme everyday. if it doesnt work tell your teacher or an adult.
Why did Amanda Todd get bullied?
In 7th grade she flashed her breasts on webcam to a guy. A year later that guy contacted her on Facebook and told her to show him her breasts. He knew her address, school, relatives, friends, and family names. Her photo was sent to everyone.
A year later he came back and made a Facebook page with her breasts as the profile picture. Then nobody at school liked her. She switched schools again. A month later she started talking to an old guy friend. His girlfriend was on vacation and he told her to come over. They had sex.
Then his girlfriend found out. Amanda was told nobody liked her. The guy's girlfriend punched her and threw her on the ground. Amanda had sex with the guy before because he didn't want to hurt him. She thought he liked her, but just wanted sex.
The related links has a video that was made about a month before she died.
How do you get a girl to give you a wedgie and a swirly at the same time?
play truth or dare and wait till they say dare.
How does bullying cause depression?
Bullying can cause you to not feel good about youself. Especially if you are insulted multiple times. This can lead to insecurity and sadness in one's life. This can sometimes eventually ends up with suicide.
Where did Amanda todd hang herself?
She died at her own hands. Amanda hanged herself in her bedroom closet. It was at least her second suicide attempt.
How do you Help Someone who really wants to Kill Themselves?
We care about you and we want you to seek help if you or someone you know or love are possibly contemplating suicide.
It is not the answer to anything. It only causes grief, will affect the mental health of those close to you, and may increase the likelihood of their considering suicide themselves.
You can call people for assistance.
If you are asking a legitimate question because you are planning to kill yourself, call 911 in the USA, 999 in the UK, 112 in Europe and UK, or the emergency number for the country you are in, right now, and tell them that.
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Please talk to a counselor about your problems, nothing is bad enough to be worth taking your own life.
If you are at the point where you really feel it's better to die than to go on living, then you have hit bottom, and once you hit bottom, there's really no place else to go but up. So what have you got to lose by staying for the ride back up? You have far, far more to gain by going up, and absolutely nothing to lose by taking that trip back up, to the place where your life can be happy and fulfilling.
If your life is at a place where suicide seems better than going on, think about some very important things. Life can turn from horrible to wonderful in a very short period of time. Your life, whether you know it today or not, has a positive impact on someone. It might be your family, your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors... there is someone that knows you in a way that you can't see.
Suicide is permanent... there's no turning back. The deep feelings you have today will be different tomorrow; regardless of how down you feel, you'll have something tomorrow that can, if you let it, make you feel better. Our problems are often so great, so real and feel so devastating that leaving life behind seems like the only answer. But it's not an answer. It leaves many, many questions for anyone we leave.
Please sleep. Please cry hard, if you must, and talk to someone who loves you. But please, also, put the idea of making a permanent end to what could be temporary problems out of your head. Every life has purpose. Every single life. Please try to find yours before thinking about killing yourself.
No matter how bad it is right now, it can only get better- when you are down try doing something nice for someone else. It sounds a little lame but it works, scientifically it's called a helper's high. It gets your mind off depressing things and helps you add value to society and confidence for yourself.
Suicide is illegal in many countries (WikiAnswers cannot facilitate the commission of any crime) and besides we care about you and want you to live.
Call your suicide hotline immediately and speak to someone who will understand.
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sit the person down and ask him/her if its the right thing to do..tell them that many people love them and that if they kill themselves they are gonna hurt to many people and to tell them that god doesn't want them to go yet he will take them when hes ready...(im sorry if this isn't a good answer but its the best thing i could think of)
How much bleach did Amanda Todd drink before death?
Think she hanged herself but, it's sad she did that.