What do you think can/should be done about bullying??

[Ahmad]

I started a poll on bullying in the past: http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,2126.0.html

[boysenberry]

I don't think Australia has a real issue with bullying. :coolsmiley:

[xXNovaxX]

^^^ LMAO. ;P

[periwinkle]

I don't think Australia has a real issue with bullying. :coolsmiley:

 That's a rather general statement. Why does it matter whether Australia as a whole can be considered to have 'a problem' with bullying, when we know for sure the problem exists; 70% of people in Ahmad's poll said they had been bullied.

[boysenberry]

That's a rather general statement. Why does it matter whether Australia as a whole can be considered to have 'a problem' with bullying, when we know for sure the problem exists; 70% of people in Ahmad's poll said they had been bullied.

I just mean to say that it's not too serious here. No one dies from it, not like in the US or how they make it out in the media.

[Over9000]

Bullying can really ruin sum1's life. I think its terrible, I dont get why people bully, its quite stupid. Although im referring moreso to the physical act of bullying or harsh verbal stuff. I know ive bullied ppl before but it was moreso a light act (bagging them a bit not everyday though or ever harsh words). But when it gets too far and becomes serious bashing, its just fukn stupid, I seriously think they shud get fukn hit by a train if theyre gonna do shit like that.

What I think shud be done: Well I think there shud be a revolt, all the people who are non bullies/ get bullied shud all team up and fuk the shit over those bully cunts and smash the shit out of them. Coz words are not enough, and the police/skools cudnt give a shit about bullying (police wayy too busy making money off speeding people while skools are too busy, umm, doing nothing)

[xXNovaxX]

^^^ @ boysenberry I thoguht u were being sarcastic!!!!!

zzzz i defended you ><


That's a really generalised statement as periwinkle pointed out.

Nobody has to DIE from a situation for it to be serious. The trauma in my opinion is WORSE than death in many instances. Why do you think they SUICIDE, because death is more peaceful for them.

At this rate, we could BECOME like America, and even then people would say "oh its not serious" because they beging to ACCEPT IT, when they SHOULDN'T.

That statement you made was really very broad, and can be offensive to many who have experienced bullying, you should at LEAST be able to feel/imagine how they suffer.

There has many a myriad of serious bullying here, I cant list them all, but every week you do at least hear a few, not to mention the one's not reported.

[xXNovaxX]

Bullying can really ruin sum1's life. I think its terrible, I dont get why people bully, its quite stupid. Although im referring moreso to the physical act of bullying or harsh verbal stuff. I know ive bullied ppl before but it was moreso a light act (bagging them a bit not everyday though or ever harsh words). But when it gets too far and becomes serious bashing, its just fukn stupid, I seriously think they shud get fukn hit by a train if theyre gonna do shit like that.

you bullied me on VCEnotes ** reminiscence -ve karma saga** LMAO, but I took it light heartedly

[Over9000]

Bullying can really ruin sum1's life. I think its terrible, I dont get why people bully, its quite stupid. Although im referring moreso to the physical act of bullying or harsh verbal stuff. I know ive bullied ppl before but it was moreso a light act (bagging them a bit not everyday though or ever harsh words). But when it gets too far and becomes serious bashing, its just fukn stupid, I seriously think they shud get fukn hit by a train if theyre gonna do shit like that.

you bullied me on VCEnotes ** reminiscence -ve karma saga** LMAO, but I took it light heartedly

Read what I sed??
Im sure I didnt bash you or say extreme stuff, and getting negged isnt even bullying (its a joke, u dont even needa take it that way), i negged heaps of others, but whatever, whine if u need to.

[periwinkle]

That's a rather general statement. Why does it matter whether Australia as a whole can be considered to have 'a problem' with bullying, when we know for sure the problem exists; 70% of people in Ahmad's poll said they had been bullied.

I just mean to say that it's not too serious here. No one dies from it, not like in the US or how they make it out in the media.

 Ok. You might be right; former member Matt the Rat said in some cases the negative effects of 'bullying' could be soved by teaching the victim to HTFU. Having said that, one does here about instances where it *is* vicious and can cause great damage to the victim's self-esteem [and/or physical self.] But yeah, one wouldn't be surprised if, (as with everything), it's more extreme in the US.

[Over9000]

That's a rather general statement. Why does it matter whether Australia as a whole can be considered to have 'a problem' with bullying, when we know for sure the problem exists; 70% of people in Ahmad's poll said they had been bullied.

I just mean to say that it's not too serious here. No one dies from it, not like in the US or how they make it out in the media.

 Ok. You might be right; former member Matt the Rat said in some cases the negative effects of 'bullying' could be solved by teaching the victim to HTFU. Having said that, one does here about instances where it *is* vicious and can cause great damage to the victim's self-esteem [and/or physical self.] But yeah, one wouldn't be surprised if, (as with everything), it's more extreme in the US.

Why should people have to HTFU, doing so will only allow them to grow an ego and then cause destructive behavior to others having had it done to them, thats just bs that that could even be thought of as a solution. The bullies have no fukn right, the bastards are in for it.

[xXNovaxX]

Yeah I agree, people shouldn't be expected to HTFU, remember, we are doing about INNOCENT (most instances) people at school doing whatever, and some "im so cool and tough" people come out and bag them.

U would only need to HTFU, if YOU invited the bullies, and then couldn't cop it, but not when you are being yourself.

[periwinkle]

That's a rather general statement. Why does it matter whether Australia as a whole can be considered to have 'a problem' with bullying, when we know for sure the problem exists; 70% of people in Ahmad's poll said they had been bullied.

I just mean to say that it's not too serious here. No one dies from it, not like in the US or how they make it out in the media.

 Ok. You might be right; former member Matt the Rat said in some cases the negative effects of 'bullying' could be solved by teaching the victim to HTFU. Having said that, one does here about instances where it *is* vicious and can cause great damage to the victim's self-esteem [and/or physical self.] But yeah, one wouldn't be surprised if, (as with everything), it's more extreme in the US.

Why should people have to HTFU, doing so will only allow them to grow an ego and then cause destructive behavior to others having had it done to them, thats just bs that that could even be thought of as a solution. The bullies have no fukn right, the bastards are in for it.

  To 'htfu' [Matt the Rat's term, not mine] might be considered a good coping mechanism.
    But I totally agree, the bullies have no right whatsoever.

[Over9000]

A general solution to bullying occurs when

[xXNovaxX]

The thing is periwinkle, I can understand what he means, in primary school I think 100% nobody has to HTFU, no body.

In highschool though, it becomes necessary to, since this is where a lot of issues happen.

However, most bullies tend to do it continually, over months/years, nobody can be expected to keep it inside-which is HTFU practically means, for that long. If it was one off's etc it would be possible, but not continuous,