People are social creatures and because of that we think of our relationships as very important aspects of our own being. Some have many friends while others have those they call their BFF (a.k.a.: Best Friend Forever). We all long for strong relationships at some level. Maybe we’re looking for the one we’ll go through life with or even be lucky enough to find our soul mate. It’s also human nature that if we form a relationship with another, we want for nothing to ever change that feeling of happiness we have acquired much less let anything come between it. Unfortunately, relationships don’t always last or work out the way we’d planned them too. People change over the course of their lives. They grow apart, experience irreconcilable differences, and yes - befriend others. It happens all the time. If one isn’t able to let go and move on it can be a troublesome time for them. With modern forms of communication so accessible a person emotionally charged from a bad relationship has the means readily to harass another. As, a result Cyberstalking has become the forum for those whom don’t have the self-control to leave others alone.
What’s Cyberstalking? According to our book, “Cyberstalking is threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at an adult using Internet or other forms of online electronic communications; it is the adult version of cyberbullying. (Reynolds, 2012) Think about how many people you’ve known who’ve had an ex-whatever decide not to let go of a broken relationship or just let it die. Regretfully, most of us have seen this at some point in our lives. There’s no hope for a future with the other person, yet, they can’t let it go. They text them constantly, leave messages on their phone, follow them everywhere the...
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...ses a threat of humiliation and maltreating from other individuals that can have a detrimental effect on their lives. A person can go from being a normal school student to a laughing stock on a popular social network or even trend from a emotionally stable individual to a deranged, depressed critter who now hides in the shadows of society hoping never to be revealed. The informative thought of the re-occurrence of public shaming throughout history from Bennett allows the reader to question if this is an issue that is perpetual and something that will never go away. Furthermore, the author conveys the idea that publicizing oneself can be a burden; the darkside of Internet fame. Wrapping up her article, Bennett portrays a warning to the reader stating, “Shame...will always be with you”(115). Harassment from Internet fame can alter a person's life-forever.
The question we need to begin asking ourselves is, "if we know that cyber bullying can affect someone's life negatively and/or possibly end it, why do people
As celebrities stand distinctively among the masses and cast out their halos of personality charm and strong suits of skilled abilities, the controversies about them are unavoidable shadows created from their fame. With the popularization of celebrity culture, information synchronization, and communication technology, their lives are publicly exposed and various forms of media (depending on eras) record their flaws. Tough information transmitted to audiences are frequently biased, evidences of objective reality remains, even in the remote past.
Marshall P. David (1997). Celebrity Power; Fame in Contemporary Culture. May 16, 2010. Electronically retrieved from
Stalking is a very dangerous form of violence and is more common than people think. As a society we have many different ideas of what the definition of stalking is. There are many different forms of stalking, sure some of them may seem harmless but it is difficult to differentiate harmful situations and acts from harmless situations and acts. The main thing that makes it stalking is it is a form of abuse is that it is unwanted by the victim. Before the paper starts it is going to define stalking, a little history, and some of its forms.
Cyberstalking is the act of “using the Internet to harass, threaten, or intimidate another person” according to Chuck Easttom (2012). The following provides a synopsis of five recent cases where people have been convicted of cyberstalking or Internet fraud. Each case is analyzed for its relevance in contemporary legal issues, as well as any laws that pertain to the case.
Cyberbullying is a new form of bullying that has developed through the increase in the use of technology throughout recent years. It is bullying that occurs through technological devices such as computers, phones, and any form of communication. For example, a teenager can be bullied by a
In contemporary society, people mostly spend their lives with technology. Before those new technologies were developed, people had less opportunity to contact others anytime they want. However, as computers and cell phones were developed, people are able to enjoy comfortable life compared the period without computers and cell phones. At the same time, people had to give up their privacy and security to enjoy the new technologies.
Cyber stalking is a very serious form of online harassment. It involves sending messages to a recipient excessively. Cyber Stalking is usually an obsession of some sort that is fueled by hatred or desire. In my opinion Cyber stalkers are usually trying to control their victims and they will do this by attacking friends and family members.
The 90's internet boom gave rise to new ways of writing in through access to cyberspace. What used to be printed or handwritten on physical surfaces such as paper, cardboard, or bulletin boards has changed to 0's and 1's, bits and bytes of digitized information that can be displayed thru the projections of computer screens. Moreover, the internet has made the process of publishing one's works, writing letters, or chatting with one another much easier and convenient for everyone around the globe. The internet became a universal tool, giving much freedom and flexibility to the users; it gave them opportunity to deliver their thoughts with little or no restrictions. Since it's impossible to regulate all cyber-activities, internet users are often unrestricted by the normal laws or authorities that would set boundaries around the various online transactions. More importantly, the fact that a net user can take on different identities in cyberspace brings about several ethical and social issues. These anonymous and unrestrictive characteristics of cyberspace often permite abusive users to easily involve themselves in serious cybercrimes such as cyberstalking, cyber-rape, and cyber-harassment through chatting services, emails, cyber communities, and other online communication.
Patchin, Justin W., Joseph A. Schafer, and Sameer Hinduja. “Cyberbullying and Sexting.” FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin 82.6 (2013): 2–5. Print.
This form of bullying is considered indirect bullying because it is done by rumors, gossip, and the internet. “Cyberbullies often mock, harass, threaten or humiliate others through electronic messages, images, or video” (Funk & Wagnalls 1). Cyberbullying has grown tremendously since the growth of technology and equipment such as cell phones, tablets, and computers. “Cell phones, social media sites, chat rooms, and other forms of technology have allowed bullying to expand into cyberspace. This new form of abuse is known as cyberbullying” (Donegan 33). This can also happen on social media websites, chat rooms, text messages, and through emails. Victims who are being cyberbullied are often being bullied in person as
Many active Facebook users take risks that can lead to burglaries, identity theft, and stalking. Fifteen percent had posted their current location or travel plans, 34 percent their full birth date, and 21 percent of those with children at home had posted those children's names and photos. Moreover, roughly one in five hadn't used Facebook's privacy controls, making them more vulnerable to threats (Cybercriminals).
Over the last few decades celebrity and fame has changed dramatically, from Alexander the Great to Kim Kardashian. Talent and achievements no longer play a huge role when it comes to our celebrities. “Much modern celebrity seems the result of careful promotion or great good looks or something besides talent and achievement” (Epstein2) with that being said celebrity-creation has blossomed into an industry of its own. Keeping up with all the gossips from breaking up to hooking up, law suits and drama many might come to an agreement that celebrity culture is starting to be the great new art form in our new generation and that it ...
Cyber bullies bully for a reason, just as all bullies do. There are many reasons that the bully may perform this horrible crime; the bully “may feel bad about themselves and may think being a bully will make them feel better” (Jakubiak 8). The cyber bully also mig...