General Info
What is Cyberbullying?
The the practice of bullying a person by sending messages or posting social media content of an intimidating, mocking, or threatening nature.
What is Cyberstalking?
Repeatedly monitoring and harassing someone, sometimes making threats..
What is one red flag for Catfishing?
-Won’t FaceTime or video call
-Only posts 1–2 pictures
-Pictures look overly professional
-Stories don’t line up (job, school, age changes)
-Avoids meeting in person
What is an example of exclusion?
When you have a group you are playing a game with but you don’t invite someone else to the group even after they express that they want to join.
What are some psychological effects?
Stress and anxiety
Sadness and withdrawal
Trouble sleeping
Drop in academic performance
Long term
Depression
Avoidance of social situations
Lower self-esteem
Thoughts of self-harm
What three social media examples did we use?
-Snapchat
-TikTok
How much money was lost due to romantic scams in 2022? (guess in the ballpark)
$1.3 billion
What are the four pillars of Cyberbullying in gaming?
-Doxxing
-Exclusion
-Anonymity
How is Cyberbullying different from in-person bullying?
24/7 access
Audience is much larger
Harder to escape (notifications, screenshots)
Posts can last forever even if deleted
What is trolling?
Deliberately posting provocative or offensive content to get a reaction.
What is a form of dating Cyberbullying?
-Controlling Behavior
-Emotional Manipulation
-Public Humiliation
-Harassment
-Catfishing
-Privacy Violations
What is one unfortunate norm of gaming?
-Verbal Abuse
-Exclusion