Types of Cyber-Bullying

Types of Cyber-Bullying

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Flaming– online fights, usually through e-mails, IM’s (instant messaging), chatrooms where angry, rude, or offensive messages are exchanged.

Denigration– posting mean comments online through e-mails, IM, chat-rooms, social networking sites (i.e. Facebook, Twitter), or websites set up to make fun of someone.

Outing– sharing secrets about someone online, including private information., pictures, and videos.

Trickery– tricking someone into revealing personal information and then sharing it with others online.

Impersonation– pretending to be someone else when sending or posting mean or false messages online that makes someone look bad, get someone into trouble, or puts someone in danger.

Harassment– repeatedly sending malicious messages to someonw online.

Cyber-Stalking– continuous harassment and denigration, including threats of physical harm.

Source: http://www.NetSmartz.org

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