According to a report on this morning's Today Show, 8 teenagers in Florida have been arrested for beating another 16-year-old girl. They videotaped the 30 minutes beating and were going to post it online as retribution because she had bullied them on MySpace. Click here for the story and video.
What can you do to keep yourself safe online and in the "Real World"?
- Report bullying and inappropriate behavior (online or otherwise) to the proper authorities (ex. parents, school officials, MySpace, police).
- If you fail to report an incident like the one that took place in Florida, you could be charged as an accessory.
- Remember, MySpace and the Internet are public places. Anything you post online is there forever. So be careful.
- Think before you post!
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