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Cyberbullying

This category is for questions about cyberbullying. A cyberbully is a person that uses the internet to be threatening or abusive to another person. If you ever feel you are being bullied by another user on WikiAnswers, report it using the Report Abuse link at the top of your message board.

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What does term cyberbullying mean?

Cyberbulling means when a person either threatens someone else on the internet or just simply being mean.... saying something like, "your ugly..." "your fat..." "your bf or gf deserves much better than you." and so on.

How long has sailing been around?

Pre-history. They think it goes as far back as using a basket or log for a boat and using a woven basket-material for a sail. Anyone who has paddled a boat with a strong wind at their back has realized that with a bit more of something to catch the wind they need not paddle at all.

What to do if you being bullied about losing a fight?

Say to them, "Well, at least I'm not a bully like you!" if it is violent I suggest YOU do nothing but consult a trusted adult

How should we stop cyberbullying?

you can stop cyber- bullying by hanging up posters all around you neighbourhood or doing a campaign for people that are bullied.

How long has Virginia been around?

it was one of the first 13 colonies

The first permanent White settlement in Virginia was 1607. If you were paying attention, two years ago was the 400th anniversary of that settlement. It was commemorated on postage stamps and coins and a series of events stretching over a 12-month period.

Is wrongful accusation against the law?

It can be, depending on how and where you use it. It can be seen as deformation of character for which a penalty could be made in court. These cases are normally taken out privately, ie without the police being involved.

What percentage of people who post questions cannot spell properly?

It cannot really be proved, but a fair amount of people on WikiAnswers who post questions and answers cannot spell properly. Just like the person who replied, before I changed his/her answer, who had degraded your question into a mockery, cannot spell properly.

Why is it important to work to delete cyber bullying?

What comes to mind when you hear the word bully? If you think like most Americans today, you think of the rough, gruff, unloved behemoth son of the local alcoholic who loves to punch on little Timmy in school. This idea of a bully has become popular and even accepted in some places as an unavoidable part of growing up. But as technology advances and the World Wide Web expands in power and popularity, we see the development of a new type of bully. A bully that has even taken children's lives. Scarier yet, the bully lives (or is in?) in your home

The bully I'm referring to is the cyber bully. According to the National Crime Prevention Center, 40% of teens with access to the internet have reported being bullied online, making this an epidemic among 15-16 year olds. Though they seem less threatening, attacks over the internet have the potential to do tremendous harm to a young person's psyche and social image. Some of the most common examples of cyber bullying attacks include "blogging" or sharing private information or humiliating photos, sending cruel and threatening messages and the hacking and vandalizing social networking profiles. This type of torment is extreme, having already driven young people to suicide around the globe. It is imperative that parents, teachers and young people work together to curb online bullying before even more children are hurt, and more lives are lost.

How long has gymnastics been around?

Gymnastics has been around for over 2000 years a little more than a 100 years old.

What you should do if you witness or experience discrimination or bullying at work?

If you see someone who is being bullied, do not wait to tell your parents or teachers. Most importantly, you should remember how the bullies / bully look like and how old do they look like. If you see someone being bullied you should not get physically involved. You could try telling the bully to back off but they most likely you will be bullied. You should speak to a teacher or a parent ASAP.

I am being cyberbullied and I said some bad things too does that mean I am cyberbullying too?

This is possible. it is often best not to reply, but block or unfriend the bully if you can. Remember that whatever you reply will always be on record somewhere.

What are some slogans for cyber bullying?

  • Take a stand, lend a hand!
  • Be a friend...put bullying to an end!
  • Bullying is so lame,so don't play the game!
  • Control ,Escape, Delete!
  • Zip it, Block it ,Flag it!
  • Pure, Mature, Secure!
  • Silent tears turn to deadly tears!
  • Don't be a bull let others live there full!
  • Don't be mean behind the screen!
  • Bullies are not cool,they are just bitter fools!
  • Think twice before you right!

Why you should have to kill yourself from bullying?

No one has to. But there are some that cannot handle the stress of the bullying. If you are being bullied, please talk to an adult about the situation.

How do you describe a mean person?

to be unkind in ways such as emotional, physical, or phsychological, your definition of mean could also just be that you and the "mean" person share opposite personalities, which will show disliking for one another off the start.

What can you do if someone is teasing you about how you talk?

* in my answer if someone is making fun of your accent you will have to ignore the person becausewhen you ignore , the person is going to forget about it

How could you help to prevent being a target of cyberbullying?

To help prevent being a target of cyberbullying, it's essential to maintain strong privacy settings on social media and only share personal information with trusted individuals. Regularly monitor your online presence and be cautious about the content you post, avoiding anything that could attract negative attention. Additionally, building a supportive network of friends and reporting any bullying behavior promptly can create a safer online environment. Educating yourself about digital etiquette and recognizing the signs of cyberbullying can also empower you to respond effectively if it occurs.

What are the types of cyber bullying?

Some of the forms of cyberbullying is via text, e-mail, chat room based websites, and examples like AIM chat or Yahoo chat.