Cyber Bullying a real threat, even here at HW

If you keep up with the national news, Cyber Bullying has become a serious issue across the country.  There have been many incidents of gays being bullied so much on Facebook, Twitter, and even forumns, to the point where they take their own life.  Same with kids that are different from others in schools, as young as elementary age, where they too take drastic steps, and even end their lives.

There is no reason for any member(s) here at HW to take on the stance of a Cyber Bully.  It's a cowardly way to act toward another member.  It shouldn't be tolerated, in my opinion.

We must remember, that many of us have had  rough PC journeys.  Some are on HT therapies, which already makes them vulnerable and emotional unstable at times.  Comes with the treatments.  While others of us suffer from Chronic Pain and Chronic Fatigue issues, both situations can wear a person down mentaly, physically, and emotionally.

There is no reason or justification for some to taunt other members, to pick apart their posts, to take posts or portions of posts out of context, to make themselves feel "big" or "good" about themselves.

The whole point to me, is that we are all fighting the same disease, Prostate Cancer.  No one, in my opinion, has it easy.  We each have our own "demons" to fight in our journeys.  None of us our experts or medical professionals, we are peers with the common bonds of Prostate Cancer.

No reason for any person(s) to be utterly dogmatic and overbearing in their opinions.  Each of us has their own knowledge base, and our own opinions, and even if one doesn't agree with them, they should still be respected.  Each person has the right to articulate their views and feelings in their own personal way.

There are few rules here at HW, a blessing in disguise, so it's pretty easy to have freedom of expression, without crossing the line.

I feel strongly, that these incidents of Cyber Bullying, even here at HW, need to be nipped in the bud, for the peace  and continuity of our PC brotherhood and community here at HW.

If you only reason to post something, is to hurt a fellow member, then look inside your heart and ask yourself, is this productive?  If your only reason is to "score points" or "look big", then don't do it.  You don't know what kind of suffering the recepitant of your ill remarks are feeling, and how it will effect their QOL when they read negative remarks.

David in SC

So Jim, what you're saying is that two wrongs make a right? It's been nice knowing you

One of the official unwritten rules is that "Members should NOT take matters into their own hands."

When you see something that offends you - contact one of the moderators.

I haven't been seeing it because I've been sticking with threads with positive subjects. I want to stay positive until my first PSA which will be taken around April 1st. With that said, I'm behind you David. I don't know of any reason why someone would pick on anybody here. I only wish show respect to every on this site regardless any differences between us. My mother in law would never say anything bad about anybody and these old tried and true beliefs should always be practiced.
Rod

I guess I don't quite see it the same way, but David has made some excellent points.

There are certainly folks suffering and others under the emotional influence of HT and this certainly impacts how they send and receive posts.

I think the import of this is that we should be more tolerant of posts and understand that many of us are going through VERY difficult times.

Some folks here do get overbearing and dogmatic and that gets annoying.

I've seen a few remarks that are uncalled for.

But to compare the remarks here with the true cyberbullying that occurs is a bit specious.

I guess I don't see any true cyber bullying (in the sense of stalking and TRUE nastiness) on this board.

Having been on boards where politics and religion is a common theme despite that not being the topic of the board, I consider this board to be quite tame. While we have had disagreements, the folks here are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding.

The moderators are doing a fine job. The do NOT NEED to step in on every little disagreement. I'm sorry, but crying to the moderator at every turn is more akin to a 5-year old mentality. The points are well-taken but surely we should show the maturity to back off or ignore posts without crying for help at every turn.

I might also add that the occasional veiled threat by one moderator is not needed either

Mel