The "Facebook Faceoff" article was an example of how cyber-bullying can be detrimental to someone's personal and professional life.
Some of our classmates have said that it is just exaggerated by the media and parents (cyber-bullying), and I agree that happens, but more and more cases like this are being presented.
I do believe in freedom of speech, but what can we do about situations like "Rachel's" at Syracuse. This T.A was humilated on campus and her career path changed because 5 girls bad-mouthed and bullied her online. We can't say that is no big deal, or typical "playground bullying".
In elementary schools these things do occur, but when it enters into a public forum and threatens your job and reputation, there has to be some legal protection.
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I just still cannot believe the comments that those girls wrote. I checked out the link, which showed a screen shot of their Facebook page, and really was disgusted by their comments. My first thought was, "How would they feel if someone wrote that exact same thing on a Facebook page about them?" All of the comments were directed at Rachel, using her name, and they were childish and ignorant. I wish I knew more about legal rights. All I know is that, personally, I thought it was inappropriate and immature.
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