Comments on: UK Teachers Whine About Cyber-Bullying, Again http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm An Eclectic Mix Of Gadgets & Wired Madness Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:15:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Brandon http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm/comment-page-1#comment-16006 Brandon Thu, 07 May 2009 13:53:45 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm#comment-16006 There's no such thing as "cyberbullying." It's just a myth made up by the same whiny ultraleft people who say that it's "mean" to write grades on papers in red ink or that competition is "bad", and everyone has to be a winner. All that bullshit focus on self-esteem for self-esteem's sake. We don't hurt their POOR self-esteem! Lol People seem to forget how different real life and the Internet really are. Unlike real life bullying at school, you CAN avoid this "cyberbullying" and do something about it! Hello? If you're on myspace or facebook, you can block people you don't want seeing your profile or make your profile visible to only a select few. With AIM, if someone bothers you, you can always block their account. It's not that fuckin hard. I can't believe some pansy-ass girl actually committed suicide over this shit. Grow some balls, kids. If this were the 1950s or any decade before recently before the self-esteem nonsense and all that ultraliberal touchy-feely crap in public schools, everyone would tell you to wise up and stop being such wusses. There’s no such thing as “cyberbullying.” It’s just a myth made up by the same whiny ultraleft people who say that it’s “mean” to write grades on papers in red ink or that competition is “bad”, and everyone has to be a winner. All that bullshit focus on self-esteem for self-esteem’s sake. We don’t hurt their POOR self-esteem! Lol

People seem to forget how different real life and the Internet really are. Unlike real life bullying at school, you CAN avoid this “cyberbullying” and do something about it! Hello? If you’re on myspace or facebook, you can block people you don’t want seeing your profile or make your profile visible to only a select few. With AIM, if someone bothers you, you can always block their account. It’s not that fuckin hard. I can’t believe some pansy-ass girl actually committed suicide over this shit.

Grow some balls, kids. If this were the 1950s or any decade before recently before the self-esteem nonsense and all that ultraliberal touchy-feely crap in public schools, everyone would tell you to wise up and stop being such wusses.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm/comment-page-1#comment-14890 Jordan Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:34:26 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm#comment-14890 Whereas I can agree with the "thick-skinned teacher" attitude (it's a good one to have in this profession), I have to say that the "rest of the story" is not being well represented here. We live in a society of "vicitmization" and the kids have really caught on to that. They'll tell you straight up that they'll get you fired, put you in jail, etc...... And the most asinine part of it all is that our overly-flaming liberal society entertains it! "Oh, poor Johnny got his feelings hurt by the teacher. Let's go whine and complain to the principal because we know he telling the truth." Well, I think it's ok for us to believe kids about what goes on in the classroom when it's ok to believe them about what goes on at home. That's one that will usually shut a billegerent parent up. As for what goes up on youtube or ratemyteacher.com, etc... well, HA! That's just a lawsuite waiting to happen and I'm sure some lawyer somewhere is just licking his chaps, just waiting for the right teacher to come along with enough money. Unfortunately, the "get over it, be an example, quit whining you weak teacher" rhetoric is just one example of how you may be enabling them. If you're willing to trump your co-workers' authority in that regard, you're just adding to the problem. Is it political? Yes. Is it idealistic as one would romanticize about Atticus Finch and his moral fibre? No. But hey, that's life. Teachers have a right to whine about this. It's just plain, simple, unambiguous abuse. But please, think through what you're saying. You're doing no favors for other teachers, or yourself for that matter, by enabling them. Cheers! Whereas I can agree with the “thick-skinned teacher” attitude (it’s a good one to have in this profession), I have to say that the “rest of the story” is not being well represented here. We live in a society of “vicitmization” and the kids have really caught on to that. They’ll tell you straight up that they’ll get you fired, put you in jail, etc…… And the most asinine part of it all is that our overly-flaming liberal society entertains it! “Oh, poor Johnny got his feelings hurt by the teacher. Let’s go whine and complain to the principal because we know he telling the truth.” Well, I think it’s ok for us to believe kids about what goes on in the classroom when it’s ok to believe them about what goes on at home. That’s one that will usually shut a billegerent parent up. As for what goes up on youtube or ratemyteacher.com, etc… well, HA! That’s just a lawsuite waiting to happen and I’m sure some lawyer somewhere is just licking his chaps, just waiting for the right teacher to come along with enough money. Unfortunately, the “get over it, be an example, quit whining you weak teacher” rhetoric is just one example of how you may be enabling them. If you’re willing to trump your co-workers’ authority in that regard, you’re just adding to the problem. Is it political? Yes. Is it idealistic as one would romanticize about Atticus Finch and his moral fibre? No. But hey, that’s life. Teachers have a right to whine about this. It’s just plain, simple, unambiguous abuse. But please, think through what you’re saying. You’re doing no favors for other teachers, or yourself for that matter, by enabling them. Cheers!

]]> By: Sam http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm/comment-page-1#comment-12438 Sam Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:24:57 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm#comment-12438 Thanks, I appreciate it. As far as understanding why you wrote this article, you don't have to worry about that. I agree with the teachers comment. Teachers need to be role models for the children the teach. If they can't stand up for themselves or the students they educate, they shouldn't be in the profession. Teens need to see a strong leader figure that knows how to deal with being bullied. If a teacher is verbally assaulted in the classroom by a student do they go and cry to the principal? No, they stand up for themselves. I believe that this practice should remain firm in and out of the classroom. If students think that they can break their teacher's moral fiber by simply posting a few deragatory names about them on their MySpace, what kind of respect wil that teacher get in the classroom. I figured I would use this article for my project because although it doesn't condone cyber bullying, it does bring it into a different light. It's perfect social commentary because it's a little edgy, it expresses an opinion, and it says what others often think; stop whining and do something about it! Thanks, I appreciate it. As far as understanding why you wrote this article, you don’t have to worry about that.

I agree with the teachers comment. Teachers need to be role models for the children the teach. If they can’t stand up for themselves or the students they educate, they shouldn’t be in the profession. Teens need to see a strong leader figure that knows how to deal with being bullied. If a teacher is verbally assaulted in the classroom by a student do they go and cry to the principal? No, they stand up for themselves. I believe that this practice should remain firm in and out of the classroom. If students think that they can break their teacher’s moral fiber by simply posting a few deragatory names about them on their MySpace, what kind of respect wil that teacher get in the classroom.

I figured I would use this article for my project because although it doesn’t condone cyber bullying, it does bring it into a different light. It’s perfect social commentary because it’s a little edgy, it expresses an opinion, and it says what others often think; stop whining and do something about it!

]]> By: C. S. Magor http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm/comment-page-1#comment-12437 C. S. Magor Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:25:21 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm#comment-12437 Go right ahead, As long as you realize a few things. The article that I wrote was intended to provoke a response more than anything. Sometimes I play the devil"s advocate to draw out some discussion on a topic. You are free to use a link to my article, as long as you are clear on my message. I think that cyber-bullying needs all the focus it can get. Just be careful with regards to using blog posts as a source: some institutions do not like it. Also, I would like to clarify some of my views on the matter if I may. I am 100% opposed to cyber-bullying, I believe that it is a terrible practice that needs to be brought to an end. I also believe teachers suffer from it. That being said, I find the thought of teachers sitting around complaining about being victimized and making ludicrous kneejerk suggestions absolutely infuriating. Teachers are supposed to be moral exemplars. As a teacher, I believe it is my duty to pass on more than just textbook lessons of English, mathematics, history etc… I am also there to help the teenagers under my care grow to become mature, responsible adults. How can I do that if I cannot stand up to a few bullies? What lesson does it teach bullies if teachers look for ridiculous solutions every single time that there is a problem and what lesson does it teach teenage victims who doubtlessly suffer a great deal more? Banning YouTube won"t fix the issue, but getting proactive will. I firmly believe that the best approach to any sort of bullying is to tackle it head on; it is not something to be put off because it is too difficult or because the social repercussions might be too strong. Inaction only encourages further injustice. One of the greatest morality tales of our time, in my opinion, is To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch is a person of privilege and a respected member of society, yet he puts everything on the line to help Tom Robinson. While Atticus Finch is a fictional character, I feel a teacher needs to do his or her utmost to uphold those attributes; that in my mind is embracing strength. To turn tail and run at the sign of opposition only teaches cowardice. This may appear to be archaic thinking to some and machismo to others, but if you ask me, courage in the face of adversity is the very foundation of social justice. C.S. Magor Go right ahead,
As long as you realize a few things. The article that I wrote was intended to provoke a response more than anything. Sometimes I play the devil”s advocate to draw out some discussion on a topic. You are free to use a link to my article, as long as you are clear on my message.

I think that cyber-bullying needs all the focus it can get. Just be careful with regards to using blog posts as a source: some institutions do not like it. Also, I would like to clarify some of my views on the matter if I may. I am 100% opposed to cyber-bullying, I believe that it is a terrible practice that needs to be brought to an end. I also believe teachers suffer from it.

That being said, I find the thought of teachers sitting around complaining about being victimized and making ludicrous kneejerk suggestions absolutely infuriating. Teachers are supposed to be moral exemplars. As a teacher, I believe it is my duty to pass on more than just textbook lessons of English, mathematics, history etc… I am also there to help the teenagers under my care grow to become mature, responsible adults. How can I do that if I cannot stand up to a few bullies? What lesson does it teach bullies if teachers look for ridiculous solutions every single time that there is a problem and what lesson does it teach teenage victims who doubtlessly suffer a great deal more? Banning YouTube won”t fix the issue, but getting proactive will.

I firmly believe that the best approach to any sort of bullying is to tackle it head on; it is not something to be put off because it is too difficult or because the social repercussions might be too strong. Inaction only encourages further injustice. One of the greatest morality tales of our time, in my opinion, is To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus Finch is a person of privilege and a respected member of society, yet he puts everything on the line to help Tom Robinson. While Atticus Finch is a fictional character, I feel a teacher needs to do his or her utmost to uphold those attributes; that in my mind is embracing strength. To turn tail and run at the sign of opposition only teaches cowardice. This may appear to be archaic thinking to some and machismo to others, but if you ask me, courage in the face of adversity is the very foundation of social justice.

C.S. Magor

]]> By: Sam http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm/comment-page-1#comment-12436 Sam Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:32:03 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/09/uk-teachers-whine-about-cyber-bullying-again.htm#comment-12436 I am simply sending this comment to thank you for writing this article. I am going to use it for a social commentary project which i have chosen to target on cyberbullying. I will be citing this source, and thanks again for posting this. If you have a problem with me using this, however, or would like it to remain anonmyous, please just tell me, and I will be glad to remove it from my project. Thanks. I am simply sending this comment to thank you for writing this article. I am going to use it for a social commentary project which i have chosen to target on cyberbullying. I will be citing this source, and thanks again for posting this. If you have a problem with me using this, however, or would like it to remain anonmyous, please just tell me, and I will be glad to remove it from my project. Thanks.

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