Position Paper: “Cyberbullying”

What do you think will be our life if there's no cyberbullying? Aren't we gonna worry about the
people who will criticize us thru social media? Will it save us from being embarrassed or ashamed by
doing or saying something? In our generation, many were victimed by bullies from the moment they
wake up and check their social medias until they go off to their bed and shut down their gadgets.

One of the reasons why people would like to commit suicide is because they are depressed.
Victims of cyberbullying can experience symptoms of depression including sadness, loneliness,
insecurity, and low self-esteem due to online harrassment. Social media is used for communication,
sharing thoughts, business, and etc. It is commonly used by teenagers wherein they can also use it to
harass people in terms of threatening, leaving abusive messages, insulting and many more. Helping
people who's under depression can save someone's life. There are many ways in coping up with
depression. A tip to make you feel better is to have fun with your colleagues, spend time with your
family and talk about life wherein you can share your problems with them and they're the ones who'll
help you to overcome depression. If you don't want to bother other people, you could always treat
yourself. Listen to your favorite music, eat your favorite foods, make yourself busy and happy at the
same time like do some exercises, sing or dance. Do the things that can make you happy and in that
way, you can save yourself from depression.

We can create a campaign about educating people in using social media. Social media have
many benefits and it is part of our everyday lives. One of the benefit of it is it can be used in
classrooms by using its applications in announcing something or by giving online lectures. Educating
people in using social media is important. We should ensure that everyone is using it in a good way, not
in threatening and making someone's life miserable. Using social media reflects on you so it's
important that you know how to use them responsibly. You should not post any photos or videos that
could damage your reputation. Do not post any personal information because it can be accessed by
anyone, thieves to be precise wherein they can stole your identity and use it to do something that can
ruin your reputation. Don't trash talk other people. Don't make arguments because it can make you
appear unprofessional, petty, or aggressive. If you have a problem with someone, don't use social media
to bash them and by doing those actions, it would only make you look small, immature, and
insignificant. Learn to turn on your privacy settings for you to stay safe from abusive people. Think
before you post. Before you post something you should think if that post will offend somebody. Don't
be irresponsible and insensitive.

Electronic innovations are continuing to expand so we should always be vigilant from threats
that can destroy our lives. As an industry, we must help each other in ensuring our cyber security to
protect us. Securing your online content and protecting it against cyberattacks is something that all of
us should take it seriously. Do not take chances with passwords. Don't make bad passwords that are
easy to be hacked. Be also vigilant with email. Secure your email account that uses malware filters.
Avoid clicking unknown links because it may have malware programs that can gather or destroy your
datas. Practice using antivirus softwares cause it can protect us from any malicious bugs. Always back
up your data to prevent cyberattacks. Educate yourself and your family in following the best practices
in securing your social life. Doing these practices will go a long way for us to avoid cyberattacks. As an
online community, we must remain vigilant against threats posted by individuals and so that we could
enjoy a safe and fun online experience.

In conclusion, following instructions and practices in avoiding threats, educating people in

using social media, and helping people who's under depression can save someone's life. Everyone can
make a way in stopping cyberbullying. People who've experienced cyberbullying find it hard to
communicate to others. Some are getting hurt and suffering a long term effects such as depression and
anxiety. We really need to make a step in solving this problem. Even a little help would do like helping
other people to cope up from depression. It would mean a lot. Helping other people is important
because putting other people's needs before yours also strengthens your relationship with them. It
connects you with the one you are helping and it creates stronger bond with them.

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