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To think that those that bully online should have restrictions to social media?

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Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 15:19

I know this would be hard to do but I’m just shocked at how cruel some people can be. You I don’t know what is going on in someone’s life and one nasty comment could push them over the edge. People who are responsible for causing this in my opinion should be banned from ever having access to social media

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Hangingupnow · 01/08/2024 16:13

It is 😆 but he may say he’s bullied! I imagine he gets it a lot!

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Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 16:12

Hangingupnow · 01/08/2024 16:11

Some of it is pretty subjective though. Personally I don’t think calling Nigel Farage a dick on Twitter under a post is bullying.

That’s not bullying, that’s stating facts 😂

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Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 16:12

cupcaske123 · 01/08/2024 16:08

I believe some online trolls have been prosecuted.

Yeah they have. I don’t mean if someone is just sensitive but real obvious abuse

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TinkerTiger · 01/08/2024 16:12

Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 16:11

But I’m not referring to just some nasty comments, I mean actual abuse etc.

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Ok well it wasn’t clear from your OP exactly what you meant.

Plimsoll73 · 01/08/2024 16:12

We'd lose 90% of Mumsnet posters if that were the case.

Hangingupnow · 01/08/2024 16:11

Some of it is pretty subjective though. Personally I don’t think calling Nigel Farage a dick on Twitter under a post is bullying.

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Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 16:11

TinkerTiger · 01/08/2024 16:10

Yes, usually for making death threats or racially abusive remarks or the like. A 'nasty comment' isn’t necessarily that, and is highly subjective

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But I’m not referring to just some nasty comments, I mean actual abuse etc.

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TinkerTiger · 01/08/2024 16:10

cupcaske123 · 01/08/2024 16:08

I believe some online trolls have been prosecuted.

Yes, usually for making death threats or racially abusive remarks or the like. A 'nasty comment' isn’t necessarily that, and is highly subjective

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Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 16:10

saltinesandcoffeecups · 01/08/2024 16:07

Well this is a ridiculous suggestion.

Would that comment get me a bully ban from social media? As you say it’s one comment that could push someone over.

I think that if someone is that suggestible to online bullying then they should not be on Social Media to begin with. Most people can and do walk away when they’ve had enough or something hits them hard.

Im not that ridiculous to think that any word could be accused of bullying. I’m talking about very obvious cases. If there is evidence of it then those that can’t control themselves and what they type shouldn’t be allowed to have social media.
i don’t think it’s ridiculous as you say if it prevents both adults and children from having abuse hurled at them.

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TinkerTiger · 01/08/2024 16:09

So many times on MN when a wife is complaining about her husband and she says he has mental health issues, the replies tend to go along the lines of 'he's responsible for his own mental health and should seek help'.

I think if people are so bothered by online replies they should do the same. Simply making a comment on a thread that someone else doesn't agree with doesn't equate bullying.

cupcaske123 · 01/08/2024 16:08

I believe some online trolls have been prosecuted.

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Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 16:08

lemonmeringueno3 · 01/08/2024 15:55

I suppose it is subjective though. Sometimes posters on here cry 'bullying' when it is nothing of the sort.

And how many hours would be needed to trace them, ban them, and enforce the ban. How would you prevent them from accessing social media on any device, even sm that isn't in use yet? Feels like it's a pointless punishment if everyone knows it can't be enforced.

Yeah I see it would be extrêmes difficult but maybe having the risk of it could be a deterrent ? It just crossed my mind as I was reading up on a case in the USA. It’s so sad

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saltinesandcoffeecups · 01/08/2024 16:07

Well this is a ridiculous suggestion.

Would that comment get me a bully ban from social media? As you say it’s one comment that could push someone over.

I think that if someone is that suggestible to online bullying then they should not be on Social Media to begin with. Most people can and do walk away when they’ve had enough or something hits them hard.

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Shiningstar80 · 01/08/2024 16:06

ILikeItWhatIsIt · 01/08/2024 15:44

How would you handle people who bully in real life then?

Not sure but there have been too many cases that have ended in death

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Stompythedinosaur · 01/08/2024 15:56

But how would that work?

Who judges what is bullying? Who enforces it?

lemonmeringueno3 · 01/08/2024 15:55

I suppose it is subjective though. Sometimes posters on here cry 'bullying' when it is nothing of the sort.

And how many hours would be needed to trace them, ban them, and enforce the ban. How would you prevent them from accessing social media on any device, even sm that isn't in use yet? Feels like it's a pointless punishment if everyone knows it can't be enforced.

ILikeItWhatIsIt · 01/08/2024 15:44

How would you handle people who bully in real life then?

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