this one will happen to me now stop
Harmful effects
Research had demonstrated a number of serious consequences of cyber-bullying victimization.[4][5][6][7] For example, victims have lower self-esteem, increased suicidal ideation, and a variety of emotional responses, cyberbullying back, being scared, frustrated, angry, and depressed.[5]
One of the most damaging effects is that a victim begins to avoid friends and activities, often the very intention of the cyber-bully.
Cyber-bullying campaigns are sometimes so damaging that victims have committed Self Delete. There are at least four examples in the United States where cyber-bullying has been linked to the Self Delete of a teenager.[5] The Self Delete of Megan Meier is a recent example that led to the conviction of the adult perpetrator of the attacks.
[edit]Intimidation, emotional damage, Self Delete
The reluctance youth have in telling an authority figure about instances of cyber-bullying has led to fatal outcomes. At least three children between the ages of 12 and 13 have committed Self Delete due depression brought on by cyber-bullying, according to reports by USA Today and the Baltimore Examiner. These would include the Self Delete of Ryan Halligan and the Self Delete of Megan Meier, the latter of which resulted in United States v. Lori Drew.
[edit]Lost revenue, threatened earnings, defamation
Studies are being conducted by large companies to gauge loss of revenue through malicious false postings. Cyberstalkers seek to damage their victim's earnings, employment, reputation, or safety. A 2008 High Court ruling determined that, generally speaking, slander is when a defamatory statement has been made orally without justification. Libelous statements are those that are recorded with some degree of permanence. This would include statements made by email or on online bulletin boards.[22]
