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Do you think cyberbullying is an issue?

Asked at Massachusetts Street on August 21, 2012

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Photo of Rebecca Corbin

“Yes, I do as a parent. I think it’s out of hand because parents don’t know what their kids are doing online.”

— Rebecca Corbin, Cosmetologist, Overland Park

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“I’m from Alaska, and it was a big deal because in Alaska there is nothing better to do.”

— Tully Sandbom, summer camp counselor , Alaska

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“Yes, it must be if people are complaining about it.”

— Jared Hardinger, summer cap counselor, Overland Park

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“In my experience, no because it’s the internet and everyone’s a jerk, but I can see how some could take it seriously.”

— Nick Kwasniak, Wichita , Student

Comments

My_Life 9 months ago

Not on OTS. Almost everyone here has leathery skin.

Well said, Nick.

Is it considered green to recycle questions?

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Andini 9 months ago

Only if you let it become one.

Babboy has all the regulars back here anyways because he flippin cares.

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kenny_powers 9 months ago

Not for me obviously. Of course, when you're at the top, nobody can mess with you. Are we talking about what the US & Israel do to Iran?

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Gart 9 months ago

Somewhat, however I think Nick just nailed it. And, if some of these "internet bullied kids" would lay off the computer and computer games maybe they would find out. Most bullies are not the best fighters. And, while I do not condone a skirmish, Why Not? Fight, if needed. It is surprising how a so called bully will leave another alone after being put on, and crossing the line.

Young'ns. Get out and play, make friends, and you will find that most "bully's" have nothing and just want to prove some stupid thing. That is where good buddy's and friends come in. Heck, even a bully can become a friend. Won't happen online, though.

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Gart 9 months ago

BTW- I think the reference to leathery skin creeps me out, Leather Face. I think you may have been wanting to say "Thick Skin". . . . . Damn you are odd.

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RoeDapple 9 months ago

I'm a delicate flower . . .

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snap_pop_no_crackle 9 months ago

The phrase was "rat-brained cyberthugs".

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RETICENT_IRREVERENT 9 months ago

Loving is Hard, Hating Is Easy

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snap_pop_no_crackle 9 months ago

Still

having

a

wonderful

internet

life

.

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Ceallach 9 months ago

:) Lest they forget.

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CWGOKU 9 months ago

No

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RoeDapple 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Hmmm . . . just now caught this one . . .

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RoeDapple 9 months ago

"Sometimes, I snap however......"

BABBOY's at his best when he is snap . . .

But is snap ever a BABBOY?

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CWGOKU 9 months ago

So, I am watching the local news last night and the weather guy says we aren't in a drought any more... we are in a severe drought. Well thank you Captain Obvious. I would never have guessed from walking on crunchy grass or seeing the neighbors dead shrubs, dead trees and the local grass fires. Yep, we need rain bad. Need Spacehog to do a naked rain dance.

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snap_pop_no_crackle 9 months ago

"But is snap ever a BABBOY?" Not as long as I stay on the meds.

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Eddie_Haskell 9 months ago

Ted Nugent did a nekked rain dance. I hope it helps. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWjzqR...

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Eddie_Haskell 9 months ago

"I will admit, this place was a lot more interesting with Marion, Sven, The Can't Remember Their Name Brothers, Northtown, Irish, and Hollis Brown. Long live Hollis Brown."- BoB

Look, I'm doing my best to pick up some slack here. My brain is still a little soft from sitting in stir for 3 months. Besides, Babboy seems to be getting in touch with his feelings and I don't want to mess it up.

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Eddie_Haskell 9 months ago

Cyberbullying. Oh boy.......Didn't Al Gore know this was gonna happen when he invented the internet? Bullying is part of the childhood experience. I gave and I got. Most people do. For some reason most kids don't seem to have a conscience until they reach a certain age. I thought this was all explained in 1954's "Lord of the Flies". Nothing's changed. This whole attack on bullying is part of the flakey, pc, left-wing agenda to make us all One color, One sex, One height, One weight, One thought, etc. Nice thought but it ain't gonna happen.

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Eddie_Haskell 9 months ago

Can somebody explain to me how to post fancy pics and vidoes. This happened while I was gone. Don't PM me, I can't acces my LJW inbox.

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Gart 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Sure, Eddie. I had the same problem and found out I needed a new YouTube if wanting to post something from there. I found out how to aquire one from this link. Just follow the directions in the response.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110208140727AAPTzn9

After that, it is pretty much the same way as copying and pasting the link as before. Good Luck.

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RoeDapple 9 months ago

Prince Harry has offendeded my sense of all that is decent in that most holy of places . . . Las Vegas.

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snap_pop_no_crackle 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Go, trunk monkey, go!

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RETICENT_IRREVERENT 8 months, 4 weeks ago

I'm thinking these people that want to withdraw themselves and kids from society should maybe just homeschool?

Freaking liberal pantywaist fluffers...

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beatrice 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Yes. It is a real issue and it happens around here all the time. I was once even called a witch by an online user. I rish that person well anyway. Oops ... typo.

Another time, TOB quoted me.

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beatrice 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Not only is calling Kstaters "trashy" an example of cyber bullying, isn't it also redundant?

(I kid the kstaters)

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LadyJ 8 months, 4 weeks ago

“I’m from Alaska, and it was a big deal because in Alaska there is nothing better to do.” Well that explains a lot about the news that comes out of Alaska.

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LadyJ 8 months, 4 weeks ago

The Sarah Palin turkey interview is still out there on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJd_vm...

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snap_pop_no_crackle 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Actually, there are a heck of a lot better things to do in Alaska than hooping around on the interwebs.

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LadyJ 8 months, 4 weeks ago

I've heard the Alaskan cruises are beautiful.

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LadyJ 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Let's not forget the Iditarod. I saw a huge picture of a picturesque scene in Alaska with a dogsled in it. Obviously it had Iditarod across the top.

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rockchalker52 8 months, 4 weeks ago

autie, I'll be lookin' for the video on you tube, prolly search 'flying turtles' don't you think? or are you gonna post it under 'UFO's?'

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Eddie_Haskell 8 months, 4 weeks ago

"Oh Artie, Indyan says you're cute and so majestic. He has a secret crush on you."-MyLife

Artie. I like that. Throughout history there have been many great men named Artie. Take Artie Mentz, for instance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY-VMz...

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beatrice 8 months, 4 weeks ago

TOB, I know. I was joshing. I'm surprised any time someone actually reads one of my comments the first time around, let alone is capable of bringing it back for a second time.

Regarding snap ... um ... no. In fact, there is little back and forth between us. Usually, it is just forth and forth.

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beatrice 8 months, 4 weeks ago

That is because I invented Google.

and Post-Its.

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jellybeanies 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Not as long as there is a red x still at the top right of your screen.

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Liberty275 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Yes and no. Some people are more sensitive and affected more deeply by what is said to or about them.

OTOH, some people don't care what any of you say.

Should there be a law against cyber-bullying? No.

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