Current Events > Digital-self harm (self-cyber bullying) is becoming a trend.

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Capn Circus
05/17/18 8:11:43 PM
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"Nobody cares what you think. Just deactivate your account. No one likes your posts, and youre a waste of everyones time."

These are messages that Julian* received on social media back when he was a teenager. They are undoubtedly cruel but the most shocking part is that they didnt come from his friends or followers, they were sent by Julian himself.

He was engaging in digital self-harm - the act of secretly sending yourself hurtful messages online."

"Until more is known about the triggers for digital self-harm, its difficult for experts like Justin to speculate about when the right time might be to step in. But he is trying to work with social media sites, apps and internet service providers to identify vulnerable digital self-harmers."


https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/05e9991d-4713-4ad4-b9af-eecd47d7dfd7
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Johnny_Nutcase
05/17/18 8:16:27 PM
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People are beyond godamn stupid.
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LinksLiege
05/17/18 8:17:29 PM
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Less work for others, I guess.
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VandorLee
05/17/18 8:19:17 PM
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"Youre sexy af and I want you NOW"

These are the type of messages i get ALL the time.

From me, of course!
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FightingGames
05/17/18 8:20:06 PM
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Capn Circus posted...
the act of secretly sending yourself hurtful messages online

you literally cannot make this shit up
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alphagamble
05/17/18 8:28:06 PM
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I liked the artwork
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