Policy holders who pay a premium toward home invasion and carjacking coverage through one of the country’s largest insurers now have a new option available: protection from cyberbullies. Chubb Limited announced on Wednesday that it has expanded it’s cyberbullying coverage to customers in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, allowing policy holders there to purchase plans […]
Model Iskra Lawrence has some thoughts on this and a more creative approach than we’ve typically seen in response to Internet bullies. An Instagram user left the following comment on one of her pictures: “”Fat cow. It’s only cus every F****r on this planet is obese that that’s the norm… Plus-size models? give me a […]
NSW police are investigating racist and sexist comments on NSW Greens MP Jenny Leong’s Facebook page, allegedly posted by high-ranking police officers. The Newtown MP has referred the ‘disgusting and disturbing’ remarks, which were allegedly posted and ‘liked’ by officers, to the Police Integrity Commission. Acting Deputy Commissioner Geoffrey McKechnie said the comments were disappointing […]
The Attorney General’s office is investigating a family’s claim of extreme bullying in Meadow. 13-year-old Mia Gonzales says she has received death threats through social media since August. Mia’s family reports getting messages where the person describes things that happened in school. Her family took all of her electronic devices, downloaded her apps on their […]
Miley Cyrus caught some heat for what some fans viewed as cyberbullying of actress Jodie Sweetin, but the “Fuller House” star had a classy comeback. After Cyrus posted pictures from Sweetin’s wilder days — which included the latter’s “Full House” co-star Dave Coulier’s face superimposed over her companion’s — there was an outcry that the […]
Johannesburg – Mail and Guardian editor Verashni Pillay has responded to instances of vitriolic “cyberbullying”. Pillay was trolled on Twitter following an apology issued by the newspaper for a report published three weeks ago concerning DA leader Mmusi Maimane apparently receiving mentorship from former president FW de Klerk. Over the weekend, Pillay shared two tweets addressed at […]
Moving rapidly from the schoolyard into the dark depths of the Internet, bullying is taking on a larger, uglier and more prevalent form online, particularly in the lives of children and youth who spend time on social media. Students say social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram often deliver a daily assault of cruel posts, […]
When it comes to social media, Karen Civil is the queen. Since discovering her passion for digital storytelling in the eighth grade, Civil has built a recognizable brand around the intersection of hip-hop, lifestyle and social media. Promoting positive living and empowerment is what she’s all about, but like anyone with a public, online persona, […]
Prime Minister John Key says he is proud of his son Max’s musical success, but worries about personal attacks against him online. Max released his debut single last month while starting his new role as a resident DJ for GeorgeFM, receiving a mixed response. While the single, Forget You, was praised by some – including, […]
