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Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 19 2015, 10:57 PM

Would someone define cyberbullying? At what point is someone being cyberbullied?

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 19 2015, 11:12 PM

I have read through the Wiki column and in truth, I think most people including me on here are somewhat guilty of cyber bullying, even those that are accusing others of it.

For me, the core definition of a bully is the abuse of power or privilege, but technically, two anonymous forum 'combatants' could perform cyber bullying. The principle driver is that someone is seeking to hurt someone and will do so by trying to encourage others to do so and by trying to intimidate someone.

"Examples of what constitutes cyberbullying include communications that seek to intimidate, control, manipulate, put down, falsely discredit, or humiliate the recipient. The actions are deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior intended to harm another. Cyberbullying has been defined by The National Crime Prevention Council: “When the Internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person."

A cyberbully may or may not know their target. A cyberbully may be anonymous and may solicit involvement of other people online who do not know the target. This is known as a "digital pile-on."

Cyberbullying has been defined as "when the Internet, cell phones or other devices are used to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person"."



Speaking for myself, I have no agenda. I respond to only what I see in front of me. I don't seek the support of others and I don't spread rumours or information about other members with anyone.

Posted by: je suis Charlie Nov 20 2015, 12:07 AM

Me thinks the lady doth protest too much!

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 12:21 AM

If you have nothing to add to this topic, I don't care what you think.

I have been told I am a sexist, a misogynist and a (cyber)bully. I have been told I am ignorant on the subject, so here we are then.

Posted by: je suis Charlie Nov 20 2015, 12:25 AM

Yup, here we are! And I wonder why?

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 12:26 AM

Why? Go-on, I suspect you are capable of a positive contribution eventually!

Posted by: je suis Charlie Nov 20 2015, 12:31 AM

Me? No! Why should I? It's you who seem to be most upset at your recent drubbing by the gentler sex, me? I just opened a new bag of popcorn! I can however point you in the direction of a phone box, if you want to start another fight with yourself that is.

Posted by: x2lls Nov 20 2015, 12:34 AM

You know full well there is no wonder, so please do tell.

I would also add, you have become a bully by your response.

Posted by: je suis Charlie Nov 20 2015, 12:38 AM

Oh ! No's! (Runs, in awe of Superior intellect) wonder bread?

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 12:38 AM

Well OK, it is clear your aim is only to disrupt, so troll alert number 1.

Posted by: je suis Charlie Nov 20 2015, 12:39 AM

I rest my case m'lud!

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 12:39 AM

QED you have nothing to say but go for the poster.

Posted by: x2lls Nov 20 2015, 12:44 AM

I award you 10/10 on the twatometer.

If you can't answer a civil question( the OP) without being so negative, I suggest you change your name to Je suis le plonker!

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 12:49 AM

Oh dear! I suppose I was being a bit optimistic on this forum to post such a sober subject, I think we should go back to rowing with the local councillors!


It is a shame as I did look forward to a discussion on the topic. I might have learned something.

Posted by: GMR Nov 20 2015, 04:47 PM

In your main thread you ask: "Would someone define cyberbullying? At what point is someone being cyberbullied?" If you ask the question then by your own admission you are "ignorant," because you don't know.

Posted by: GMR Nov 20 2015, 04:48 PM

You are obsessed by "Trolls"; if it isn't Petra, it is somebody else. The truth of the matter is, is that you are the biggest troll on here.

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 05:11 PM

Untrue. I was asked loads of questions at school, but I'm sure the tutor knew the answer all along. I'm asking because I'm sure people would have differing opinions. What's yours?

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 05:15 PM

JSC came on here with no intention other than to snipe. That's a troll. So what is your contribution so far?

"The differences between cyberbullying and cyberstalking have been expressed in a Trolling Magnitude ™ Scale, showing cyberbullying is more strategic and cyberstalking is more about domination.

TM Motive Mode Gravity Description
1 Playtime Cyber-bantering Cyber-trolling In the moment and quickly regret
2 Tactical Cyber-trickery Cyber-trolling In the moment but don’t regret and continue
3 Strategic Cyber-bullying Cyber-stalking Go out of way to cause problems, but without a sustained and planned long-term campaign
4 Domination Cyber-hickery Cyber-stalking Goes out of the way to create rich media to target one or more specific individuals"

Posted by: GMR Nov 20 2015, 05:20 PM

Some may say hurtful texting, name calling, threats online and being targeted online because of who one is, or because someone thinks you are 'different'. But I suppose if somebody is hurt by it, and one continues after that.

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 20 2015, 05:25 PM

My view is there has to be an element of intent and doing so from a position where the bully knows it will be hurtful or annoying. I also think in most cases the bully is more interested in cause harm than engaging with the topic in hand.

Posted by: Nothing Much Nov 20 2015, 06:31 PM

I think it is a shame and will probably lose a fairly gentle forum.
They just delete it if it gets stroppy.
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Posted by: On the edge Nov 21 2015, 07:38 AM

I think you are probably right. It worked for a while, but time marches on; but these anonymous forums have had their day.

Posted by: Mr Brown Nov 21 2015, 08:03 AM

The relentless spread of Facebook! No bad thing really, because what's the point of just trading insults? In reality, that's just like walking down the street talking to,your self.

Posted by: On the edge Nov 21 2015, 03:13 PM

...this forum is now arriving at its final destination. Thank you for travelling with NWN, please take your belongings with you when you leave the forum.

Posted by: Simon Kirby Nov 21 2015, 05:54 PM

I think we need some better rules, and better moderation.

Rule 1: Keep to the point.

• If you want to talk about something else then respect the OP and start another thread.

Rule 1.1: Don't critique the forumista.

• Commenting on the contributor is lame and generally insulting, so please just keep to the point.

Rule 1.2: Don't critique the thread.

• It's a sly way of derailing a thread, so please just keep to the point.

Rule 1.3: Don't critique the forum.

• A sly way of both derailing a thread and attacking the contributors, so please just keep to the point.

Anyone else agree with that?

Posted by: Biker1 Nov 22 2015, 08:28 AM

I'll go along with that, especially 1.1.
But until I see it proved in action I will remain absent.
("Good", some may say!! )

Posted by: Simon Kirby Nov 22 2015, 09:01 AM

I can't see it happening voluntarily, I think the forum also needs moderating, at least for a few months while we settle down - if there was a consensus for the above we might collectively petition NWN to enforce them.

I think I'll start a thread for this so that everyone might see it: http://forum.newburytoday.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=3134

Posted by: Andy Capp Nov 22 2015, 11:03 AM

Are you trying to derail the thread?

I'd also be careful what you ask for!