WHAT IS CYBER-BULLYING
Cyber-bullying is to threaten, harass, target, or embarrass another person. Cyber-bullying is when someone keeps on targeting you and writing nasty things about you. Cellphones, computers, tablets, ipods, or any other electronics can all be used for cyber-bullying. This makes you at risk for being cyber-bullied. Remember, just because you turn your device off, does not mean that the nasty messages can keep on coming to you.
Sometimes, cyber-bullying can be really easy to spot. For example, someone could send you a text message or post that you are harsh, mean or cruel. Sometimes, cyber-bullying is hard to spot. For example, someone might send you private messages that others are not able to view or you may be blocked from viewing what other people are saying about you.
Some examples of cyber-bullying are nasty text messages, hurtful or threatening comments, or posting embarrassing photos or videos online. Sometimes, you may be cyber-bullying someone else and you don't even know it. I know, it's hard to believe, but it happens to other people. People need to be careful about the comments they make or the pictures they post that may hurt other people's feelings.
Sometimes, cyber-bullying can be really easy to spot. For example, someone could send you a text message or post that you are harsh, mean or cruel. Sometimes, cyber-bullying is hard to spot. For example, someone might send you private messages that others are not able to view or you may be blocked from viewing what other people are saying about you.
Some examples of cyber-bullying are nasty text messages, hurtful or threatening comments, or posting embarrassing photos or videos online. Sometimes, you may be cyber-bullying someone else and you don't even know it. I know, it's hard to believe, but it happens to other people. People need to be careful about the comments they make or the pictures they post that may hurt other people's feelings.
real time ( synchronic )-chatrooms
-cellphones -text messaging -online gaming ( world of war craft, call of duty, e.t.c. ) |
delayed ( asynchronic )-social networking ( facebook, my space, blogs, e.t.c. )
-youtube |