Stop cyberbullyingBy: Desmond Seaton

Anonymity

Anonymity is when someone makes mean and threating comments to you, but is able to keep anonymous. Anonymity can include the use of aliases pseudonyms.

Pseudonyms

A pseudonym is like a nickname, bullies will often call themselves a different name when cyberbullying. They will do this because they will not be identified and caught for what they have done.

Flaming

Flaming is an intense argument, that normally takes place in chat rooms and instant messaging services. The bullies usually use capital letters and images to hurt the other persons fellings.

Masquerading

Masquerading is when the bully pretends to be someone else or a made up person. They might make fake email addresses or fake instant message names, they also can use other peoples accounts to bully you.

Cyberstalking

Cyberstalking is when the bully uses a form of harassment the makes it seem that their being stalked. Messages are sent through email text message etc…

Outing

Outing is a public display or fowarding of personal messages. The bully will often print the message and show it around, It will often contain sexuale or personal information.

Harassment

Harassment is the more offensive way of cyberbullying, it involves the bully targeting offensive messages to a specific group or person. The bully will often send the message more then once and at odd time of days.

Exclusion

Most of the time exclusion has to do with teenagers that have cell phones excluding people without cell phones.

Mediums used

Mediums used are: Facebook, Instant messaging, Instagram, Twitter etc… Cyberbullyes can use more than the mediums listed above.

Who it affects

Cyberbullying affects the victim including their family, It can change the victim’s moods and lifestyle.