The Infamous Nature Of Online Bullying

Have you ever left comments like "ugly" on your friend’s picture just for the fun of it? How about posting rude or impolite comments on a video of a popular youtuber? Even a prank call to a stranger would give you that special kind of rush, right? The excitement from all that attention and reaction out of others gives you that pleasurable feeling of adrenaline in your veins. You could sense the power and confidence seeping into you for standing up, venting or releasing your inhibitions. But have you ever thought about how the person on the other side of screen feels?
When teens troll, they appreciate the fact that is not in person. The anonymous nature of online bullying gives certain individuals false confidence, from the separation provided by the screen. An individual who comes up with the idea of attacking someone online is most likely …show more content…
These teenagers grew up with a lack of attention from not only family but also from institutions in society, such as schools. This shapes them into the weakest of bullies; those who need attention of any kind whether it’s negative or positive. They grow up with this self-conflict, and even though they keep it to themselves offline, their goal online, is to have people give them that attention to satisfy their need. Have you witnessed individuals write cruel insults regarding celebrities’ actions, in order to get a defensive reaction from their fans? There are those who have commented on how J-Lo lip-synched on American Idol. Yet, it 's not rocket science to figure out that at least 3 supportive fans will reply in less than a minute to defend her. Ever guess why your mom tells you to ignore your tease of an older sibling? It’s because when you stop giving them that attention it defeats their purpose. Just like if fans were to keep reacting to the harsh comments of the bully then the bully accomplishes his goal of gaining attention therefore encourages him to continue to