In these days of mass worldwide communication, and the exchange of information, it was inevitable that people with ‘sick’ minds would infect these systems with what has become known as cyber bullying.

Cyber bullying does not always refer to computer hackers, virus spreaders, and those who perpetrate scams for financial gain. But refers to people who send out messages to deliberately disturb and upset other people often not known to them.

Messages can be received on the internet via e-mail, in computer chat rooms, pagers and cell phones. Such messages are frequently of an abusive, threatening, intimidating, or humiliating nature. Fortunately, in most cases, cyber bullying can be prevented if care is taken with communication methods.

Preventing Cyber Bullying.

There are millions of people around the world using the internet, and for some reason someone may want to hurt you from a distance even though you don’t know them. So the best plan is don’t give them the opportunity.

a). Do not pass on any bullying messages and tell friends to do the same.

b). Never post or share personal information online. This includes your name, address, telephone number, social security number, or any information about your financial affairs.

c).Similarly, do not disclose any personal information about your friends or family.

d).Avoid speaking to anyone online that you do not know or have not met before. A good rule to follow is that if you do not know the last name of the person, then do not speak or have contact.

e). Protect and do not divulge your Internet password. Many people use different passwords for various sites which require a password for registration.

f). If you are a young person then it is good that you keep your parents informed of your online activities. They can help and give advice in situations were bullying occurs.

Cyber bullies can do the most damage to people when they have many contacts, so avoid becoming an accomplice by the avoidance of forwarding the messages to other people.

If you as an individual are tempted to start a rumor or threatening message out on the internet, then ask yourself ‘would I do this if I was face to face with person’? Hiding behind the anonymity of the internet is a cowardly way of doing things.

Many internet bullies act badly because they have been hurt themselves and find cyber bulling as a way of ‘lashing out’. If you have suffered a similar experience then do not use the internet as a method of venting your anger on unknown people. Come to terms with your situation and find other means of overcoming it.

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