So I started a topic yesterday on how to deal with cyber bullying.. Like I said yesterday, Cyber bullying involves the use of pictures, videos, abusive words against a person for the purpose of threats or defamation of character. Adults suffer cyber bullying as much as kids. So how do we deal with this.
Never blame yourself..
Like I said in my previous post, Cyber bullies are cowards. They are very bitter about their life, so they are looking for someone to unleash their frustrations on. No one with a good life will have the time to bully and abuse others. So don't blame yourself for their misfortune. Most times they bully people because they want them to feel as bitter and miserable as themselves. They are not happy so they get insecured when others are. If they can't get their life together, that's their business not yours. So don't blame yourself and don't stoop to their level..
Don't Retaliate..
When someone comes at you, it is natural to fight back. Truth is, you don't know who you are dealing with and the extent the person can go to destroy you, so the best thing to do is to ignore them so that you can be able to build a legal case against them if it gets out of hand. Don't try to say a thing that will make it look like you contributed to the situation. So just ignore them, go offline if you can't take it anymore. Even if it's someone you know, a neighbour or a psychotic Ex, don't reply them. Truth is, if they can bully you online then they are capable of anything. If you must reply, just kindly tell them to stop.
Report to the administrators
Most social networks have strict laws against abuse, you can contact them and report the account. Most times, the account is usually blocked and unable to send you messages again. If they are threatening you through calls, contact the service providers for help.
Save Every Detail..
Save the chats, posts, comments, record the calls etc. these can be used as evidence if it gets out of hand.. Now this is why I said you should ignore them, If you are showing the authorities the evidences, it wouldn't be nice to see that you replied them with an abusive word as well. Save their profile info as well, it can be used to trace them and if you are lucky to get their workplace, you can reach out to their boss and report the incident. That would stop them, especially if they don't want to loose their job.
Involve the authorities.
If you think your life, career or loved ones are being threatened then you need to take this up legally. Find out Laws in your country that are against harassment, abuse and threats against individuals and report to the authorities. Most people think they can say what they want and get away with it, so consult an attorney if need be. Atleast you have evidences to show, this method will definitely cost you some money but it is worth it.. You've only got one life, don't let someone ruin it for you..
- I hope this helpful.. Thanks for reading. If there are other measures i missed, kindly tell us in the comment section..
