I have seen so many talk shows and newscasts that focus on the issue of "cyber bullying". Which is defined as "involving the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group, that is intended to harm others."(wikipedia). Basically, it is when a person uses technology to deliberately offend, slander, harass or embarrass another person. This often occurs between children and teenagers, but can happen between anyone. Some people blame media, saying that without texting, internet social networking sites (such as Myspace or Facebook) and other channels of mass media, cyber bullying would not exist.
This video is just one example of a young girl who committed suicide after falling victim to cyber bullying.
Good example.
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