Meanwhile, have you heard about Facebook's cyber bullying options? Now when you click "report post" there are additional options pertaining to the material being hurtful, not just illegal. It's a little know but terrific resource that's helping users to instantly respond to bullying, even when they are not the victim. That's right, I was testing it out tonight and one of the options was "its harassing a friend." I love this! It certainly makes those being cyber bullied feel valid and recognized in their concerns. Once reported, messages will guide a user through advice and options for dealing with the material. With great power comes great responsibility, and I am thrilled to see Facebook stepping up to explore options that can assist those dealing with online harassment. A huge step towards creating community commitment to end bullying online!!
If you or someone you know is dealing with a cyber bully, please share this with them. Even if you don't know someone, share it anyway. You never know who is silently hurting, and you might become the solution!
Ok, back to my paperwork...see you next week!
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