taylor says...

Again, Taylor Swift promotes the end of cyber bullies by saying "just because its online doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt." The phrase was coined by American Apparel's "stop hating" line, but this pop star is doing everything in her power to promote it.



This message shows repetition by the spokesperson and distinct message. By constatly promoting and repeating these catchy slogans, T.Swift will definitely make an impact on cyber bullying.

tina meier

Tina Meier is the mother of Megan Meier, a young woman from Missouri who committed suicide because of her repeated humiliation and embarrassment online. The intensity of this ad should make you really THINK before you send.

American Apparel presents...

Promote positive internet use and put an end to cyber bullying with a new clothing line from American Apparel.

By wearing American Apparel’s new “stop hating’” clothing line, not only will a person be promoting what they believe in, they will influence anyone they come in contact with.

taylor swift campaign

Taylor Swift says, "If you have ever been the victim of a bully, don't tolerate it. Surround yourself with the people you love."

This message uses classical conditioning by pairing Taylor Swift with the effects of Cyber bullying so that victims will feel empowered and understand that they are not alone.

some sites

check out some of these articles about cyberbullying:

http://www.stopcyberbullying.org

http://www.cyberbullying.us

http://www.ncpc.org/cyberbullying

http://www.athinline.org

social engineering attempts

Recently, there have been a ton of campaigns developing that try to convince people that cyber bullying is a severe and dangerous concern. Many schools and organizations have a zero tolerance policy for bullying. These guidelines and strict rules are laid out on day one. If one does not abide by these rules, they will most likely have restrictions or even be kicked out of the school or organization immediately. People need to know that if it’s not OK to say it in person, it’s not OK to say it on the web. A simple comment could ruin someone’s entire day.

The most helpful advice would probably be these simple guidelines. If you are the victim of cyberbullying:

1. don't respond

2. don't fight back or make threats toward the bully

3. talk to a trusted adult

4. most importantly: SAVE THE EVIDENCE.

technological fixes

Many sites now allow you to report a user if you believe they have been abusing their rights or the websites policies. This is not a perfect way to stop internet bullying because in many cases the damage is already done before the report has been filed. Some parents and schools may even block certain sites they do not want their children to participate in, which can definitely shield their children from cyber bullies. Filtering what students and children see and use online basically has the potential to control how they act online. Users of social networking tools can also block specific people from contacting them, thus eliminating that bully individually.