Discussion of the Day
Cyberbullying
Hugh18-Apr-24
Do you get bullied via social media? And these people hide behind fake accounts to harass you
How would you deal with it?
I'm currently experiencing this, and I called this person out because I know who it is, but she keeps at it
Comments
  • Beryl M 1009442
    Ignore and block, no other way. If you answer back they love it, just block and report sending their text or just block and forget. They are basically cowards, treat them as such and move on
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    • EliNoahBOO aka Court (TAS)
      Yes I get bullied in every way possible including cyberbullying. What they mustn't realise is that cyberbullying is against the law
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      • JANET R 328390
        That is another reason why I prefer to meet people in person. I think it is a mistake to have too much contact via the internet. Personal contact is real.....
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        • Pam G 449028
          Call them out, bullies are cowards.
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          • Kimoy 1495181
            Read comments and block that person
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            • Margaret 1500505
              Block that person. They are not worth getting upset over. Answering them will just give them more power
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              • Linda 1473555
                If you give an opinion and get trolled, dont answer back, stop reading comments and leave the site. Go get fresh air and communicate with real friends. Dont give these people any satisfaction.
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                • Angela 1484008
                  People who bully on these sights are mean, nasty and wouldn't say it to your face.Just switch it off and find your tribe somewhere else.
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                  • John 1500496
                    Do not use social media
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                    • ssekikubo 1500493
                      change your privacy settings
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                      • Dimitri T 100433
                        don't use social media much just to keep in touch with my friends& relatives
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                        • JANET R 328390
                          Agree.
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                      • TriFaye420
                        I can't stand bullies period. Anyone who picks on someone else who is either different or weaker or just straight up being a D! Ck because they can or think it's cool it's not, usually when someone bullies someone else it's because their lacking something that the other person has that the other don't... If I see someone bullying someone else, I don't stand by and just let that crap happen, I'm going to at least say something...
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                        • Carol S 657195
                          Years ago, I used to frequent a chatroom. I told them about my depression which was a huge mistake! They all turned against me and encouraged me to kill myself! Since I was fairly new to the room, they all stuck together against me. Anytime I said something that could be construed as negative, they all started on me. Most of the time I was hilarious and had the whole room in laughter. Those times were always forgotten. I thought I had friends--I did NOT! I would get into fights, and the moderators always banned ME from the room for 24 hours. None of the moderators in one of the rooms would even acknowledge I was there. They refused to talk to me, and all I wanted was some attention and friendship. After leaving many times, I would always go back because I was lonely. They would block me for the simplest things. Finally, I realized it was extremely toxic for me. They were all young and doing drugs and drinking and bragging about it. I was NOT impressed and told them so! That didn't go over well either. Finally, I said I was leaving, and they didn't believe me. I left, but after a couple weeks, I went back under a different nickname, and they knew it was me. After trying so hard, I gave up for my own good. I never went back! I felt much better after that, but I did miss making people laugh and the fun I had at rare times. Depending on the social media, you can block her, report her, change your profile so she doesn't know it's you or leave that site completely! I know it's not fair for you to give up your other friends, but if nothing can be done to stop her, you have to do that! It's sad that people are so unhappy themselves that they find pleasure making others unhappy! She has no idea how much power she has over you! Take your power back, and don't let her ruin your life. Do it before it gets to the point that you can't stand it anymore. Your life is important to you, people that really are your friends and all who love you!!! Never let people influence you to that extent! She is just a bitch--plain and simple, and you do NOT have to put up with her toxicity!!! If you need to talk to me, let me know! I'll be happy to help you get out of this situation. I'm 71, and I know the effects it has on you. God bless you, and I love you!!!
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                          • JANET R 328390
                            Gosh I am so sorry to hear about your awful experience - that is horrid but quite typical of a certain type of person. Yes - I must admit I avoid those type of forums. I think it is much nicer to meet in person and I usually try and catch up each week with someone. I have a couple of Cafe's near me and I have got to know the people running them quite well. I love going there. Perhaps look for a Cafe near you and try it if that is your thing. No matter what - avoid groups - keep it one on one I say. I live in Australia. Not sure where you are.
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                          • Carol S 657195JANET R 328390
                            I am in the US, but I lived in Australia for six months with my future ex-husband! I loved it there, and I'm not a city person at all. I guess it's what you're used to. There are a few small places here, but my experiences meeting people in person in the past wasn't that good either. Of course, they were men and only wanted one thing no matter how clear you made it to them beforehand! I live in a very small town, but I have anxiety and right now, I'm very careful about leaving the house. I'm even having panic attacks at home. They had been better, but now they are worse again. I have to keep pushing and not let them rule my life. People are very welcome to come here to visit, but no one does. The only people that come are the ones that are paid to come and do services for me. However, they are wonderful, and I have great relationships with them. I enjoy driving around in nature, but it would be nice to share that with a friend. I haven't even watched a movie with someone in years! Thanks for caring, Janet! God bless you for being so sweet!
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                          • JANET R 328390Carol S 657195
                            Thank you for your lovely message Carol. Best wishes to you.
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                        • Edith v
                          Give her some of her own medicine .Show her up on line .EXPOSE her
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                          • Judy T 470524
                            I was bullied by a young girl yesterday. I commented on a post and not in a mean or nasty way at all. It was a comment about eftpos and why it is called that and I had pointed out what it stood for. This person took offence as I didn't understand that her comment was a joke and she went to my profile, found my late father's ANZAC photo and drew all over his face and posted it as a reply to my comment saying maybe she should use visual effects so that people could see it was a joke. I reported the bullying but spent the day crying on and off as I didn't understand why someone would do something like that to someone they didn't know. I lost my father when I was 17 and it was the anniversary of his death 2 weeks ago.
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                            • JANET R 328390
                              I am so sorry - what a horrid thing to do. Unfortunately there will always be people like that. I have a strong belief in karma (not revenge) and believe those sort of people end up unhappy. So sorry you lost your Dad so young.
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                            • Judy T 470524JANET R 328390
                              Thank you
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                          • Paula J 395266
                            I don't understand cyberbullying. I mean I know what it is but I don't understand why anyone would allow themselves to be cyber bullied. It's not as though a big bully is chasing you breaking your arm or hurting you. It's someone you can't see, a person who could be anywhere, so why allow it. Block them or simply turn whatever it is you're using off.
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                            • Katzeye
                              Happened to me years ago when I used to play stupid games on Facebook like sorority life lol although fun at the time,but I also ran across some real annoying trolls so I just blocked them, problem solved immediately!
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                              • Robert T 597718
                                you can always turn the computer off
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                                • Sandy G 969046
                                  Block them.
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                                  • Jody 1490607
                                    Just block out the haters
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                                    • James R 393760
                                      Have you heard of turning off your pc and read a book.?
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                                      • Paula J 395266
                                        Agree.
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                                    • Maria B 89860
                                      I am not on Social Media, thank goodness. Use email of Skype in my very close circle of people I want to stay in touch with.
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                                      • Glenyse H
                                        Used to use social median but decided I have better things to do with my time
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                                        • Andrew C 287196
                                          I never use social media, but for forum-type websites I use a "three strikes" rule. If I encounter three problems / idiot users, then either that user gets blocked (when possible) or ignored, or I simply stop using the website. It's not worth the hassle dealing with morons in real life, let alone on the internet. Plus, despite what many people like to believe, you are *NOT* "anonymous" when using the internet. Given enough cause to, you can be tracked down by the authorities. Even using things like VPNs or proxy servers doesn't hide you - by law in most places, these companies must keep logs for a certain timeframe, even if they say they don't.
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                                          • Greg B 520364
                                            I don't use Social Media Full stop
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                                            • Shelley 1500054
                                              report and block her immediately and any other accounts on all social media and just remember you're the bigger person for ignoring her and moving on with your life.
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                                              • Glenys H 310155
                                                Scroll on by, and block anyone who gives you problems.... or get in touch via admin if in a group and someone gives you problems.
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                                                • Bugalugs
                                                  When I joined Facebook and Twitter I stayed with them for, literally less than 24 hours bercause I took part in 2 Non-controversial "converstaions" on both. The result was a torrent of abuse from one of those cowardly trolls. I immediately closed my accounts. I am happy now I doid so because from the bad publicity they have received, such as Child Grooming, Scams, Hoaxes these ill-named "social media" sites are a menace and extremely dangerous. The only people who benefit are the perople who own them and that benefit is just money.
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                                                  • Linda C
                                                    if you know who it is then contact the relevant government agency to deal with her. She will face consequences
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                                                    • MoB
                                                      No social media thanks, bullying bad in the real world, extrememly bad on social media. Kids should stay away from it altogether.
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                                                      • Pat C 618241
                                                        Social Media just doesn't row my boat. Never read any of the trash they spew. Look what happened in Sydney last weekend! Social mad media!
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                                                        • Conny 1314879
                                                          I DON'T DO SOCIAL MEDIA MOSTLY BECAUSE OF THAT.
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                                                          • Colin L 88398
                                                            I just ignore them all as the fools that they actually are. Although if they go way over the top they are always open to a Deformation Case in the courts.
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                                                            • Jan H 753322
                                                              No, I stay away from posting anything , people can be cruel. If she is a friend she will stop otherwise I'd block her
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                                                              • Gaza
                                                                Just ignore it, the bully will get sick of it and eventually give up.
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                                                                • Sonya F 68771
                                                                  dont post enough to get bullied
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                                                                  • Paul B 522937
                                                                    No know one is interesed in me
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                                                                    • Angie
                                                                      I don't use social media for this very reason. Trolls and keyboard warriors are nasty, full of hate and cruel. I would delete and block this person from my life if I were you. Or you can simply ignore and report. Replying just encourages them
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                                                                      • imogen 1500352
                                                                        Me personally.. I would block them and then if they done it on seperate accounts I would just ignore it and tell my self they are jealous negative people.
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                                                                        • Beryl M 1009442
                                                                          DELETE or save messages and report, if you answer her then it will encourage her to do it more, up to you
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                                                                          • Sue 834245
                                                                            I stop using that social media.
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                                                                            • Janni B
                                                                              No - I am very limited in what I choose to use - occasionally you get some really angry person- I just delete them or block them. Don't engage!
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                                                                              • Priscilla R 316016
                                                                                No, No, Have never had to deal with it. I avoid social media like the plague for this very reason.
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                                                                                • Lorne M
                                                                                  Nope Nope Nope. Not part of my experience, fortunately.
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                                                                                  • John F 984894
                                                                                    Yes I have been cyber bullied and it hurts and you have to hold out hope that the trolls will eventually go away and not harass you anymore
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                                                                                    • Shawn B 1061185
                                                                                      Call Marjorie Taylor-Green, a U.S. House of Representatives and ask her how to deploy the Israeli space laser. Or, try reporting the offender or at least try to block them.
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                                                                                      • Karen H 596224
                                                                                        Block them and report them.
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                                                                                        • Joe B 288252
                                                                                          I do not book any faces, snap at people chatting or tick any tocks but I suggest that you block anyone annoying you and keep doing it. There are remedies to cyber stalking
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                                                                                          • Noor 1496151
                                                                                            I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this. Dealing with cyberbullying can be challenging. It's good that you've identified the person behind it, but confronting them directly might escalate the situation. Consider blocking or muting them on social media and reporting their accounts for harassment. It's also important to reach out to trusted friends, family members, or a professional for support. Remember to prioritize your well-being and mental health above all else.
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                                                                                            • stephen m 596524
                                                                                              I've been bullied by real people so when it comes to random people on line it is a nothing so I would block them
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                                                                                              • Wendy Q
                                                                                                No, as I keep my socials (only Facebook) within my close friends and family, so very private.
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                                                                                                • Smiley
                                                                                                  Depending on the country you live in, take screen shots, gather evidence and you may be able to report it to the local authorities or esafety commission (these are options in Australia). If it is a case of being teased or picked on and no threat of physical abuse, stalking, etc- then sometimes the best thing is to block all contact with the person if you know who they are. Ignore them and they should soon get bored and stop annoying you. Good luck with it all, it can be terrifying if there is physical threats involved, but know if there's not, you can just stop contact with the person by some of the above suggestions.
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                                                                                                  • Allen B 175494
                                                                                                    By ignoring them hurts them the most.
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                                                                                                    • Daniel T 626103
                                                                                                      Ditch facebook!
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                                                                                                      • karen h 894003
                                                                                                        I block or delete them😚
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                                                                                                        • Seana 1491398
                                                                                                          Honestly, block and file a police report
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                                                                                                          • MacAddict
                                                                                                            Block her and report it to the police.
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                                                                                                            • boy blunder
                                                                                                              never had the misfortune, I keep getting schooled here a little bit about my grammar and opinion but I take that with a pinch of salt, my ignorance of this issue, [might be my salvation] hope things turn out well for you
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                                                                                                              • Tasneem 1372544
                                                                                                                I don’t experience this because I am not on any social media
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                                                                                                                • Elizabeth A 807208
                                                                                                                  I have not experienced this but I if I did I would delete it every time it came up and not waste my time reading it.
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                                                                                                                  • Mooi
                                                                                                                    Sorry Hugh that you are experiencing this. Report it to the police. I have experienced bullying in the past starting at school then work and then my brother. My brother used the telephone not social media. I sought help and was told to tell him to stop and then if it didn’t I would be reporting him as nuisance and bullying. It has stopped now and I hope it’s forever. I hope this helps. Bullying in my opinion is a crime
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                                                                                                                    • Cami
                                                                                                                      Never been or ever will be on social media. Its awful that cyber bullying is done. Especially to young adults n teenagers.
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                                                                                                                      • Sheree T
                                                                                                                        Am not on social media very much and if it did happen I would delete everything and not go on it again. I have better things that I can do instead.
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                                                                                                                        • Robin L 79437
                                                                                                                          Block them
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                                                                                                                          • Jackie 1415135
                                                                                                                            I wouldn't deal with it ... I'd make them gone! asap! Not sure how people get so caught up in it?
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                                                                                                                            • JANN R
                                                                                                                              I HAVE NEVER HAD IT HAPPEN TO ME BUT IF IT DID I WOULD BLOCK THEM AND DELEAT EVERY THING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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                                                                                                                              • Carolyn K 714554
                                                                                                                                Get of social media and instead live your life in the real world.
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                                                                                                                                • ARAKSYA 1431519
                                                                                                                                  Ignore and buy a cupcake ;)
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                                                                                                                                  • Jania S
                                                                                                                                    WHY ARE YOU WASTING TIME? BLOCK THEM, DON'T EVEN REPLY ONCE. CYBER IS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR ADULTS IF YOU USE YOUR BRAIN.
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                                                                                                                                    • Jania S
                                                                                                                                      PS.... I am sure some of these questions are from AI not intelligent humans
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                                                                                                                                  • Christine V 347755
                                                                                                                                    I have experienced this, and I find that the best thing to do is block them and go on with my day. Trolls don't like not getting a reaction.
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                                                                                                                                    • Treasure 1500236
                                                                                                                                      The best thing you can do if you’re being cyberbullied is tell an adult you trust. It may be challenging to start the conversation because you may feel ashamed or embarrassed. However, if it is not addressed, it can get worse.
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                                                                                                                                      • Kk 1366521
                                                                                                                                        Block them.
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                                                                                                                                        • Samantha 1472581
                                                                                                                                          I have not experienced this , but can't these oeople be blocked? Maybe find out their computer identity and turn them in to whomever is in charge
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                                                                                                                                          • PETER M 134659
                                                                                                                                            NO, SHOULD IMPOSE HARSHER FINES FOR OFFENDERS, INCLUDING PRISON.
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                                                                                                                                            • Martyn L
                                                                                                                                              Just switch off your computer
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                                                                                                                                              • Caitlyn J 173424
                                                                                                                                                Block ignore report it
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                                                                                                                                                • kristian s 513441
                                                                                                                                                  I never got cyberbullying on social media.
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                                                                                                                                                  • doug p 631197
                                                                                                                                                    Maybe she likes you? Like at school when kids act mean to the opposite sex because they're hiding their true feelings. On the other hand if it's truly a bullying situation and there's no real value in a friendship with them just block them if you can or add to an ignore list. Only you can decide which path to take.
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                                                                                                                                                    • Chosen
                                                                                                                                                      Always give as good as you get. Great game. Never take it personally as it is just words on a screen from a nobody of consequence. Move on.
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                                                                                                                                                      • writerrochelle
                                                                                                                                                        Ignore her! Some people Thrive on attention and, as long as you keep responding to her, she'll keep it up! So, Please, Ignore her! Don't add Fuel to the Fire! Remove the oxygen and it will go out! As for me, I tell them I'll Pray for them, and that usually stops it! You can try that, too! ;-D
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                                                                                                                                                        • serge 1500198
                                                                                                                                                          I try my best to ignore it , but if it continues, stack your evidence and alert the authorities, if it becomes threatening
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                                                                                                                                                          • Sarah 1325723
                                                                                                                                                            There's always a bully, try to ignore it or report it to the police
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                                                                                                                                                            • Claude H
                                                                                                                                                              There is always some idiot who has nothing better to do.
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                                                                                                                                                              • Ernie 67
                                                                                                                                                                I’ve been lucky the answer is no
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                                                                                                                                                                • Kristina 1498713
                                                                                                                                                                  Don't go on online then
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                                                                                                                                                                  • Dsmiles2U
                                                                                                                                                                    social media in the history book = )
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                                                                                                                                                                    • Lachelle B
                                                                                                                                                                      Only happened to me once, here on Rewardia last year. Person was banned, opened another account, banned again. Others who responded became targets. No idea why it started. Don't respond, it fuels the fire.
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                                                                                                                                                                      • teresa b 607654
                                                                                                                                                                        At least on Rewardia you can delete your entry. I've done that and it made me feel so much better.
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                                                                                                                                                                      • Lachelle Bteresa b 607654
                                                                                                                                                                        Yes I know, been here for five years. The point is, there was no reason behind it. Just full on nasty attack with paragraphs of rants, which made no sense.
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                                                                                                                                                                      • teresa b 607654Lachelle B
                                                                                                                                                                        I know. I got that on quiz.com. No logic to the responses.
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                                                                                                                                                                      • Thomas (Rewardia Support)
                                                                                                                                                                        Dear Members, if you see offensive comments in Forum or Bingo chat, please report the user to Rewardia content manager. Send us a screenshot of the comments, username, and date/time using the "Contact Us" form, "General Enquiries". Your vigilance helps maintain a respectful community. Thank you for your cooperation.
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                                                                                                                                                                      • Lachelle BThomas (Rewardia Support)
                                                                                                                                                                        Good to see you're still around, not CEO yet?
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                                                                                                                                                                    • Marcya 1499853
                                                                                                                                                                      I have i usually just block that person
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                                                                                                                                                                      • pam rae
                                                                                                                                                                        I HAVE BUT IGNORE AND GET OFF SITE
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                                                                                                                                                                        • Manel 1271300
                                                                                                                                                                          I agree with Darla T. We do not have to respond to any disrespectful comments, jokes and so on. Some individuals are mentally not right, so that they want to annoy someone for 🤩! If we are not in the same Mind Game, why should we respond to them? Leave such madness alone!🥰
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                                                                                                                                                                          • Manel 1271300
                                                                                                                                                                            Thank you Rochell🙂
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                                                                                                                                                                        • Darla T
                                                                                                                                                                          I would stop fueling the fire and just get off the site. You do not have to let them do this to you....walk away.
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                                                                                                                                                                          • KaysNSW
                                                                                                                                                                            OMG was I ever 😭 do you want to see it?😰 Some girls that didn't like me made a whole page and took pictures from my socials and edited them to make it look like I was a severe drug user they posted my number and address saying I was willing to do stuff and I found out when I started getting calls and texts by people saying they were coming to my house and the stuff they were going to do 😰🤢🥺 I ended up so terrified I have 2 kids and didn't know how I was going to protect them. It's now been 2 years and I still get looks or every so often find someone stalking my house they were never stopped or anything removed and I still have the Stuff I was sent recorded and kept just incase something happens to me cause I still don't feel safe
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                                                                                                                                                                            • David R 1258352
                                                                                                                                                                              Having my kids getting bullied is my biggest fear in life. I'm so sorry to hear bout your story. I wish one good day the autorities will do their job and consider cyberbullying ad the same than real life. I prey for you it's all behind.
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                                                                                                                                                                            • writerrochelle
                                                                                                                                                                              I'm so sorry stupid people are so stupid. Smart for you to keep all of the documentation! You can actually sue them for harassment and a lot of other things! Could have them put in jail, but, with you and your kids, might be better to stay safe BUT, if it doesn't stop, or starts again, go after them! ;-o
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                                                                                                                                                                          • Elohima P
                                                                                                                                                                            A thief is a cyberbullying.I have many of them
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                                                                                                                                                                            • Dianne 1442893
                                                                                                                                                                              Cyberbullying is public, pervasive and provides anonymity not observed with traditional bullying. Studies are increasingly showing the negative effects of cyberbullying on both the bully and the victim. Parents have to be diligent to protect their children and help prevent this horrible trend
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                                                                                                                                                                              • Lindy B 1381390
                                                                                                                                                                                No, never have, I always play nice!! I don’t get into a conversation if it’s a controversial subject…
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                                                                                                                                                                                • Tina 423889
                                                                                                                                                                                  People try to bully but I don't care enough. If you know your bully , block them as much as you can.
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                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nola B 392757
                                                                                                                                                                                    turn the computer off
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                                                                                                                                                                                    • Val 1394045
                                                                                                                                                                                      No do not use social media.
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                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tammy 1500082
                                                                                                                                                                                        Block them and if they keep going rang the police
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                                                                                                                                                                                        • BLACK LIVES MATTER
                                                                                                                                                                                          I don't use social media - except at rewardia.com. Cyberbullying NEVER happens at rewardia.com - ROFL.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          • Barbara H 1073102
                                                                                                                                                                                            Actually, I was playing Bingo on here a while ago and there actually was one person harassing another. I couldn't believe it, so ridiculous.
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                                                                                                                                                                                          • writerrochelleBarbara H 1073102
                                                                                                                                                                                            Agree! I've actually called out people for, not bullying me, but others just for expressing their opinions! ;-D
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