Cyber bullying is a rough and heavy term used, when the fact is that cyber bullies can range from those who really wish to cause pain towards another and those who are just playfully inserting a mean comment. For example, a big time cyber bully would taunt and disturb the victim online or through thier mobile device, wanting the victim to break down, but a small time cyber bully are those who see a funny picture of thier friend on the web, and they say their friend looks horrible. There is a fine line between what is funny and what can cause harm and pain in others.
We need to realize that our actions on the internet, especially social networking sites are seen and viewed by millions a day, as it is the fastest way to easy communication. We must understand and think about the feelings of others before we act or do something online. Even though just a playful comment, we must still have empathy and think from the others perspective. Would you want the same thing to happen to you?
The short quiz below is for those of you who wish to ensure that you are not in the category of a cyber bully. Just tick the ones you have done before and count all those which you have ticked to determine your score.
Have you ever...
___Signed on with someone else’s screen name to gather info?
___Sent an e-mail or online greeting card from someone’s account?
___Impersonated someone over IM or online?
___Teased or frightened someone over IM?
___Not told someone who you really are online, telling them to “guess”?
___Forwarded a private IM conversation or e-mail without the permission of the other person?
___Changed your profile or away message designed to embarrass or frighten someone?
___Posted pictures or information about someone on a Web site without their consent?
___Created an Internet poll, either over IM or on a Web site, about someone without their consent?
___Used information found online to follow, tease, embarrass or harass someone in person?
___Sent rude or scary things to someone, even if you were just joking?
___Used bad language online?
___Signed someone else up for something online without their permission?
___Used an IM or e-mail address that looked like someone else’s?
___Used someone else’s password for any reason without their permission?
___Hacked into someone else’s computer or sent a virus or Trojan horse to them?
___Insulted someone in an interactive game room?
___Posted rude things or lies about someone online?
___Voted at an online bashing poll or posted to a guestbook saying rude or mean things?
Now calculate your total score:
0 – 5 Points: Cyber Saint
Congratulations! You’re a cyber saint! Your online behavior is exemplary! Keep up the good work!
6-10 Points: Cyber Risky
Well, you’re not perfect, but few people are. Chances are you haven’t done anything terrible and were just having fun, but try not to repeat your behaviors, since they are all offenses. Keep in mind the pain that your fun might be causing others!
11-18 Points: Cyber Sinner
Your online behavior needs to be improved! You have done way too many cyber no-no’s! Keep in mind that these practices are dangerous, wrong, and punishable and try to be clean up that cyber record!
More than 18: Cyber Bully
Put on the brakes and turn that PC/MAC/text-messaging device around! You are headed in a very bad direction. You qualify, without doubt, as a cyber bully. You need to sign off and think about where that little mouse of yours has been clicking before serious trouble results for you and/or your victim(s), if it hasn’t happened already!
(taken from http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/tweens/are_you_a_cyberbully.html)
Thank you for participating in the quiz. Feel free to drop us a comment stating your results.
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