Stop Cyber Bullying Presentation, as appeared in “HOW TO PREVENT ONLINE TROLLS & CYBERBULYING – 10 TIPS & TRICKSs” YouTube video by Kalab Templeman
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Cyberbullying is everywhere. You don’t need me to tell you that. But the numbers still hit hard.
In Australia, one in five young people say they’ve been excluded, threatened, or harassed online. Nearly the same number admit they’ve bullied someone else to fit in. Most of them have been targeted themselves. And around 80 percent of young people have seen cyberbullying happen right in front of them.
Pulling someone down never lifts you up. So let’s break down how to handle this properly.
1. Don’t Respond
Yes, it sounds obvious. People still mess it up. Trolls want one thing: a reaction. If you give it to them, you feed the fire and you might even get yourself in trouble if you fire back.
The strongest move is silence. If you absolutely must respond, keep it calm and respectful. Otherwise, leave it.
2. Document Everything
Screenshots. Links. Dates. Times. Save it all.
If things get serious, you’ll need proof for social platforms, eSafety, or even police. Create a folder and dump everything in there so you can trace what happened and when.
3. Work Out How Serious It Is
Not every situation is the same.
If it’s basic name-calling, block them and keep moving.
If it’s ongoing, threatening, or harassing, that’s different. Tell someone and report it.
4. Report It and Tell Someone
Don’t deal with it alone. Talk to a parent, teacher, friend, counsellor, or even me if you need someone to message.
Start by reporting the content on the platform. Most sites have teams and tools for bullying and harmful content.
In Australia, eSafety is the main body that can step in, and the Australian Cybercrime Network and police can help if things cross into criminal territory.
5. Tell Them To Stop
Ignoring doesn’t always work.
If the bullying keeps happening, tell them their behaviour is hurtful and they need to stop. Keep it calm. If you go in aggressive, you just give them ammo.
6. Block Them
Simple but effective.
Report, document, then block. Blocking cuts off their access to you and stops them getting the reaction they want.
Most platforms now remove offensive content automatically and let you restrict comments if you want extra control.
7. Don’t Forward Bullying Messages
If someone sends you hateful content about someone else, don’t spread it. When you pass it along, you become part of the problem and can land yourself in trouble.
Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others.
8. Don’t Ignore Bullying When You See It
If you witness bullying, speak up or report it. Being silent makes you a bystander.
You don’t always have to jump into the middle of it, but don’t pretend you didn’t see it.
9. If It’s Minor, Laugh It Off
Not everything is a crisis. Sometimes people say dumb things without realising it’s hurtful. If it’s clearly not serious, you can shrug it off and move on.
But if it actually hurts, then use the earlier steps instead.
10. Use This Five-Step Loop
Here’s the process I use to handle trolls every time:
- Document everything.
- Tell someone you trust.
- Block them.
- Report them and submit evidence.
- Keep an eye on the situation.
If it starts again, repeat the loop.
If you want more info, check the resources from eSafety and the organisations mentioned above.
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— Kalab from kalabtempleman.com
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