JML42691
macrumors 68020
Doe you actally know who he is, or does he know who you are? And what type of site were you on where the bullying occured?
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Internet Bullying
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psycoswimmer
macrumors 65816
Are you sure he's being serious? Does he know you in real life, where you live, etc?
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Unless he knows your name or address, you don't need to worry.
And besides, according to your myspace profile you have linked from your MR profile, you live in the Chicago area....I think he'd have a tough time finding you, even if he is being serious
notsofatjames
macrumors 6502a
I've had a sudden urge to come here and call people names...
People on the internet do takes things tooo seriously, espcially on forums and what-not. The internet is a place to express yourself, free of any rules and regulations (well apart of from the law of the land you live, so you can go out at sea and do whatever you want). People shouldn't have to fear 'bullying' if someone doesn't agree with their expression. I think 'if you dont like it, ignore it.'. It works best for me, on the internet, and in life...
People on the internet do takes things tooo seriously, espcially on forums and what-not. The internet is a place to express yourself, free of any rules and regulations (well apart of from the law of the land you live, so you can go out at sea and do whatever you want). People shouldn't have to fear 'bullying' if someone doesn't agree with their expression. I think 'if you dont like it, ignore it.'. It works best for me, on the internet, and in life...
JML42691
macrumors 68020
IJ Reilly
macrumors P6
Threats of harm made on the internet I believe are treated under the law the same way as threats made by mail or telephone. I'm pretty certain they can be regarded as felonies. I've had this experience myself, and although I didn't lose much sleep over it, it's not a trivial issue and I did notify the appropriate authorities.
Read this: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/410049/]
However, it's no longer the same guy who is bullying ppl. It's another guy entirely.
Would you mind telling me who to alert?
mcarnes
macrumors 68000
Would you like some cheese with that whine?
(jk)
I think you should take a break from the internet. Go play frisbee or something. Stuff that is said on the internet does not matter.
🙂
I did take a break but when I went back, the guy started harassing me again. Plus, I pay seven bucks a month to be a member so I'm not gonna stop going on. I just want this problem resolved. I've contacted the site and they have yet to respond. I just don't know what else to do anymore. I don't want to cancel my membership cause I really like the site and I want to support my favorite band.
IGNORE HIM
It's the internet, it's not that hard to just flat out ignore him. He's doing it to get your attention, but if you ignore him, he'll stop.
It's the internet, it's not that hard to just flat out ignore him. He's doing it to get your attention, but if you ignore him, he'll stop.
mcarnes
macrumors 68000
IJ Reilly
macrumors P6
If he has actually threatened people physically I might suggest local law enforcement, but I seriously doubt they will do anything, which is why I suggested reporting him to his ISP. I also suggested googling the topic of internet bullying, which is very much under discussion on the net these days. You are likely to get more complete advice somewhere else.
Actually I was thinking about hiring a hitman.😛
NOTE: that was a joke. It is not to be taken seriously. I would never harm another person
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sRPIRnpQRrs
Yes, thats my video.
IF you go into the comments, youll see what "internet bullying" is.
I don't get offended.
Yes, thats my video.
IF you go into the comments, youll see what "internet bullying" is.
I don't get offended.
EricNau
Moderator emeritus
That sounds like the argument that graffiti should be permitted because it's a form of self expression. Contrary to that belief, I feel strongly that it's nothing more than vandalism.
Just because it's "self expression" doesn't make it OK, and just because it's the internet doesn't make it ok.
There may be better, more effective strategies to compliment that course of action.
Of course, it is entirely dependent upon the situation, but as soon as one victim stops replying, the bully will likely prey on another. If this offender is causing additional stress and anxiety to people's lives, it should be stopped. And who knows, maybe his "real" life parallels his virtual life.
You obviously feel it's important, so I would report him using IJ Reilly's advice.