Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is bullying that happens

If I see someone being cyberbullied on Instagram, I should:

• Like the comment or post.

• Report it to Instagram.

• Respond threatening the bully.

Answer explanation

Responding with a threat can put you in danger and agreeing with the bully can do further damage for the victim.

Reporting it is the best option.

Which of these is an example of what you could say if you see someone you know cyberbullying?

• You're a loser.

• That's hurtful. You should think twice before saying something like this.

• Hahaha

• Lol I agree!

Answer explanation

Responding aggressively could frustrate and aggravate the bully, and responding in agreement makes you a cyberbully too.

What should you do if you are being cyberbullied?

• Collect evidence of the bullying.

• Block the person, especially if you don't know them.

• Take a break from your phone.

• Tell a trusted adult.

Answer explanation

Yes! These are all great steps to take after being cyberbullied.

Cyberbullying is illegal and could result in criminal charges.

• True.

• False.

In the first video, what did Joe do when we was being cyberbullied?

• He told his parents and they were able to stop the bullying.

• He responded to Lamer's threats saying he was ready to fight.

• He got his friends to start threatening Lamer.

Answer explanation

His parents got the police involved, which is the best thing to do if you are unsafe like Joe was!

If I report something and it doesn't get taken down, what should I do next?

• Nothing. If they won't take it down then it can't be removed.

• Collect evidence and report it to the eSaftey commissioner.

• Respond to the cyberbully saying "You win this round!"

Cyberbullying can have longer-lasting impacts than regular bullying because....

• The victim can't escape and has no safe place.

• Cyberbullying victims aren't real victims of bullying.

• The victim can re-read and memorise what the bully is saying.

Answer explanation

Cyberbullying is absolutely real bullying.

Victims of in person bullying often just remember the feeling of being bullied rather than what is said to them. Cyberbullying victims can memorise and being to internalise what is said about them.

I've never been cyberbullied, so I don't need to learn how to block or report someone.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

If you are on social media, you need to know how to block and report someone!

You never know when you will need to do it quickly.

A stranger has added me online. Should I accept?

• Yes, if they say they know you.

• No. They could have nasty intentions.

• Yes. The more friends I have, the more popular I look!