Cyber Bullying
Cyber bullying is new, growing, and practiced using technology to bully Internet users. Cyber bullies were restricted to methods as intimidation, mail, and the telephone. Now, bullies offer forums as e-mail, instant messenger, web sites, and digital photos added to the “arsenal”. The computers and cell phones are new tools could be applied to an “old practice”.
Cyber bullying can range in several forms from cruel, embarrassing, and rumors to threats or even stalking. It’s affected to any age group. Teenagers are common victims to these cyber bullies. Also it is a growing problem in schools all over the US.
The Internet is interesting for all the cyber bullies because it brings high intimidation and makes the tracing of the activity more difficult, and fun. Cyber bullies also find it easy to be vicious because there is no physical contact. The problem is that the Internet & e-mail can also be visibility to the cyber bullies because you put your information to your e-mail or the can track your IP Address. Your information, pictures posted online or mass e-mails can be reached by a larger group of people faster than original 1 e-mail per person, which causes more damage to the Internet users.
Cyber bullying also shows a tendency to more serious behavior, while bullying has and will always be an unfortunate reality. Cyber bullies have not been out long enough to have a ground on research, “but there is show of evidence that it may be an early warning for more violent behavior.” – US-CERT
