Some guy was even writing horrible stuff on her tribute wall - find out who he is and have him come on over to my place- seriously-
At least Anonymous(group of hackers) tracked down some of her tormentors bringing them to justice. It's repulsive that there are people who defend them. No one deserves that kind of abuse.
^ they're still douchebags though (Anonymous), one good deed does not make up for the rest of their idiotic crap.
RIP to Amanda though, just heard the basics of her story last night
This is so heartbreaking. Helpless - we cannot protect our children from the Internet. Changing schools, new towns, nothing could protect this poor girl.
People have not changed, they just now have a new and better way to show their true colors. Anonymity.
So sad , i didn't now about this till this post just watched the video YT , RIP Amanda .
I heard about this a few days ago and truly made me sad, especially seeing her photos and how young she is. But because of this, I am trying to be more engaged with my daughters, so, Amanda, Thank You! RIP Young Soul..!
It's a double edged thing right.
On the one hand how could a kid let people bother her so much? I understand bullying sucks but I mean its your choice to accept that shit into your heart.
Unless you somehow dont have the coping skills required, which would be where parenting comes in, unless I'm mistaken the parents were attentive at least.
On the other side what the fuck is the thrill with tearing people apart and making them feel like shit? I've never understood that. Just tearing others apart so you can stand a little higher on the peices. People like that should be shot.
Ah! Theres a solution!
It's not about accepting or letting anyone affect you.
When you have fifty people telling you you're stupid, ugly, and worthless every hour of every day and have two people cheering you on, you tend to believe the fifty people.
It wasn't her choice to do anything that happened to her. Bullying is by no means a choice. It's a disgusting and horrible act of violence that involves mental and physical abuse with no limitations.
I've been bullied and I've been the bully. None of it is pleasant.
Pushed down stairs, hit with books, you name it, I've had it. I have two amazing parents, and I still considered bringing a knife in to school to start cutting some people a new asshole.
I didn't.
She deserves our sympathy and respect and we should unfortunately learn from her.
@esco- An adolescent's brain isn't fully developed; it doesn't work the way an adult's does so yes, she would let that stuff get to her.
She wouldn't let that stuff get to her. If she had the ability to brush it off she wouldn't have committed suicide. It has nothing to do with brain development, it has to do with self esteem and mob mentality.
14 or 44, bullying can affect someone greatly. Sadly, there's very little anyone can do about it these days. Telling makes it worse, defending yourself can result in unnecessary violence, etc. It depends on the situation most times.
I just heard her story and it breaks my heart :(
No matter the age, bullying is never acceptable...but the first thing we should do is call it by it's actual name: harassment. Bullying kind of negates what these people go through because the word bullying gives off the idea it is simple and childish, when it is anything but. This is harassment, and the people who did this to the girl are despicable.
I hope she has finally found peace xoxo
This story goes further than schoolyard bullying:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/10/15/bc-amanda-todd-tormentor-anonymous.html
I certainly didnt mean she should have been able to make the choice not to do it. I understand despair and hopelessness. What I don't understand is letting the bastards win. That's just my own thing. I'm not judging her, just laying my thoughts out there. I've had people I've loved take themselves out and its a shitty, messy thing.
I teach children, I have children, I know they're brains are not all done cookin' yet but you have to really fill them with strength to take the shit this life throws at you.
I agree with GoNads. This is not traditional schoolyard bullying, this is harassment.
I dont agree that smashing some mouthy asshole in the face is unneccesary violence. That's educating someone who is not getting it elsewhere. That's aiding the handicapped.
I dont advocate walking around smacking every person who looks at you funny.
I teach the kids at the school it doesnt matter what people say. You got your family, you got the things you love, the baseball, or art or whatever gives you a thrill, those mouthy assholes cant take that stuff from you. Those are the things that make you you and those are the things that will make you a successful happy you long after all those assholes are out of your life. Do your homework, do your chores, exercise and have fun. Dont listen to people who throw negative things at you. Bury yourself in your life.
This is different than bullying. Just read Arrows link. Bullying is a result of something else someone did to this poor girl. Ugh.
This happened in a suburb about a half hour from me-