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Cyber bullying is a problem that is faced by many, not just locally (here in Malaysia) but as far as the internet and other methods of information and communication technologies spread; all over the world. Many people suffer from this problem. This post is created to shine some light on the meaning of cyber bullying.
The most common denotation is; quote : "Cyberbullying "involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others. -Bill Belsey" Through this interpretation of the term 'cyber bullying', it is seen that cyber bullying is a misuse of the modern day technology such as the internet and also handphones to present a message or an image to another in a direct intention to harras the other person. In simple terms it is the 'art' of tormenting others using technology; whether it be a nasty sms or a wall post on a facebook page of another person.
The fact that through the internet or phone, a person is not interacting directly with the person on the opposite end, thus, this creates anonymity and gives the person confidence to proceed to making crude or offensive remarks and not care about the consequences, as they are not face to face with the other person.
An example:
Hassan posted a mean comment to Pauline on facebook, stating that, "You are ugly and fat!"
This is already concidered cyber bullying as Hassan deliberately posted such a comment on Pauline's wall knowing that it will hurt her feelings.
On the receiving end of a cyber bully, a persons self esteem may decrease due to such behaviour of the other person. The person on the receiving end may suffer mental stress and feel tormented due to the cyber bully.
Effects on people in their teenagehood are the ones more effected by the cyber bullies as people in their teenagehood are more susceptible to peer pressure, thus having someone who repeatedly drowns them with negative comments will in turn decrease or ruin what is left of thier low self esteem and this may cause more severe mental problems in the future.
More information will be posted soon. Do tell us, if you wish, your ideas and examples you may have faced due to a 'cyber bully'.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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Hassan posted a mean comment to Pauline on facebook, stating that, "You are ugly and fat!"
I saw many real examples like the above one at social networking sites. Once their friends upload a new photo, they would comment something very mean. For me, those mean comments are hurting someone's self esteem. I would cyber bully my friends but I would not comment something like this.
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for the delayed reply to your comment. Yes, there are many examples of this especially in Social Networking Sites.
When it comes to friends, we can always post a comment in a joking way, but we must also think about how the person on the recieving end of the comment would feel.
Thank you for your feedback.