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We want you to record & share your stories about times that you have experienced yourself or others not "being nice online" to help us increase awareness of cyberbullying. Upload your video to YouTube and post us a link to win some awesome prizes...
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The internet clearly lacks the feature of a “King” or “regulator” of any kind and shockingly it often appears to be above the law. In reality, a contract has been turned into a “click” and minors are “signing” them regularly & often.
Then there is the issue of features public permanence as part of the main show.... A lack of "online rights" or legal requirements for websites to uphold in many cases... Its more than just about the technology; everyone needs to remember that when talking to others online, be sure to use your manners and be considerate. Remember what you say in the moment, stays for much longer so it may seem much different at another time or to someone else reading it.
"Three Kiwi kids have taken their own lives after being the victim of cyberbullying incidents since 2002" - Sweet As Social Media Trust
http://www.scribd.com/doc/55145045/Be-Nice-Online-Awareness-Campaign-Cyber-Bullying
“Awareness & Education are the key preventions to cyberbullying”
http://cyberbullying.us
WHAT IS CYBERBULLYING?
Cyberbullying is not unlike normal bullying, yet instead of occurring just in person, technologies & websites can now facilitate bullying from a distance for some kids. Technology now means that bullying not only occurs in the playground but after school and can even follow kids home. With this medium largely unmonitored, bullying online can be hidden even more than traditional bullying and this causes a serious sense of isolate in a large number of cases. In other countries, the talk of suicides in child who were victimised in such ways has been far and wide, we think more than a few Kiwi kids taking their own lives after suffering this kind of bullying is more than enough.
“Bullied kids need to know that bullies are cowards & that what goes around, comes around.“ Deborah Coddington, NZ Herald (10.4.11)
WHAT MAKES CYBERBULLYING ANY DIFFERENT?
There are a number of reasons which seem to make the nature & occurrence of Cyberbullying significantly more concerning than even traditional constructs of bullying in many cases. Cyberbullying can be extremely hard to escape. It can also be anonymous & impersonal and those acting as “bullies” don't have to directly experience the pain inflicted on their victim. The virtual invasion of the home and spread of the targeting that these technologies allow is also significantly concerning.
Often outside of legal bounds & difficult for the schools to manage, the ubiquitous nature of these medias means that the refuge of one’s bedroom even, is no longer safe for kids today. Younger and younger children are suffering from feeling alone and victimised online; in fact suicides after events involving cyberbullying are not exclusive to other parts of the world- yet our research shows that at least 3 kiwi kids have taken their own lives after falling victim to cyberbullying incidents since 2002.
We are holding community courses which can be found through our page but to be clear, THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL EVENT- please support the cause by simply recording your Be Nice Online Video and uploading it!
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