THIS SHITS HELLA FUNNY 2 ME. ONLINE BULLYING....LMAO
PPL NO ITS JUST THE NET
Bullying Moves To Internet
Experts Say Online Bullying Emerging As Harrassment Trend
UPDATED: 7:33 am PDT May 26, 2004
FORT SMITH, Ark. -- What used to be limited to the playground and schoolyard is now making its way into homes.
School officials in Fort Smith told television station KHBS that some students are taking the age-old practice of bullying to the Internet.
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'Cyber Bullying' Becoming Concern For Schools
"Cyberbullying" is the latest trend in childhood harassment, according to experts. Police said the method of harassment involves threats made in chat rooms and through instant messaging.
George Cabaniss is a resource officer at Van Buren High School. He said the practice is evident at local schools.
"Anybody can use any name on the Internet, so there is a sense of anonymity," he said.
Fort Smith school administrator Randy Bridges has dealt with several students who made Internet threats. He said the ability to be anonymous can fuel behaviors that many students wouldn't exhibit publicly.
"For some reason, people feel less inhibited on the Internet," he said. "That's just the psychology of humans."
One month ago, Fort Smith school officials found out how serious Internet threats can be when a Southside High School student sent instant messages threatening to shoot another student.
Under a fake screen name she wrote: "I am shooting your girlfriend."
The male student replied: "If you are talking about (it), there is a chance you will get caught."
Fort Smith police later arrested the girl who made the online threats. Police spokesman Jarrard Copeland said that even though the girl told them that she had no intention of hurting another student, authorities still felt compelled to act.
"We can't afford to take stuff like this for granted," he said.
Authorities said parents should follow several guidelines to protect children from online bullying:
1. If a child receives a threatening Internet message, he or she should not open it or reply.
2. If a child is being bullied online, he or she should tell someone and call police.
3. Parents should use special software to keep a close eye on what their children are doing online.
4. The bully wants another child to be upset. Parents should encourage their children not to fall into the bully's trap.
Police said some messages can be considered terrorist threats. The person responsible for sending such messages could face felony charges, according to police.
Meanwhile, schools are taking their own steps to prevent cyberbullying.
Cabaniss said that when it comes to bullying, he has no tolerance.
"We are not going to tolerate bullying at our school, and we will take action each and every time it shows up," he said.
PPL NO ITS JUST THE NET
Bullying Moves To Internet
Experts Say Online Bullying Emerging As Harrassment Trend
UPDATED: 7:33 am PDT May 26, 2004
FORT SMITH, Ark. -- What used to be limited to the playground and schoolyard is now making its way into homes.
School officials in Fort Smith told television station KHBS that some students are taking the age-old practice of bullying to the Internet.
Video
'Cyber Bullying' Becoming Concern For Schools
"Cyberbullying" is the latest trend in childhood harassment, according to experts. Police said the method of harassment involves threats made in chat rooms and through instant messaging.
George Cabaniss is a resource officer at Van Buren High School. He said the practice is evident at local schools.
"Anybody can use any name on the Internet, so there is a sense of anonymity," he said.
Fort Smith school administrator Randy Bridges has dealt with several students who made Internet threats. He said the ability to be anonymous can fuel behaviors that many students wouldn't exhibit publicly.
"For some reason, people feel less inhibited on the Internet," he said. "That's just the psychology of humans."
One month ago, Fort Smith school officials found out how serious Internet threats can be when a Southside High School student sent instant messages threatening to shoot another student.
Under a fake screen name she wrote: "I am shooting your girlfriend."
The male student replied: "If you are talking about (it), there is a chance you will get caught."
Fort Smith police later arrested the girl who made the online threats. Police spokesman Jarrard Copeland said that even though the girl told them that she had no intention of hurting another student, authorities still felt compelled to act.
"We can't afford to take stuff like this for granted," he said.
Authorities said parents should follow several guidelines to protect children from online bullying:
1. If a child receives a threatening Internet message, he or she should not open it or reply.
2. If a child is being bullied online, he or she should tell someone and call police.
3. Parents should use special software to keep a close eye on what their children are doing online.
4. The bully wants another child to be upset. Parents should encourage their children not to fall into the bully's trap.
Police said some messages can be considered terrorist threats. The person responsible for sending such messages could face felony charges, according to police.
Meanwhile, schools are taking their own steps to prevent cyberbullying.
Cabaniss said that when it comes to bullying, he has no tolerance.
"We are not going to tolerate bullying at our school, and we will take action each and every time it shows up," he said.