Baboon beauties are more likely to get bullied

EarthSky // Blogs // Biodiversity

Posted Aug 09, 2011

Being a good-looking female baboon might bag you the most handsome male, but the latest study suggests that beauty has its drawbacks.

by Planet Earth Online

WHAT ABOUT CIBER-BULLYING?

Have U ever been CIBER-BULLED?

 Tips 2 prevent it::

• Own your digital reputation. Take control of your digital profile, and make sure you’re putting your best self online. The Internet is a public space, so only share photos or personal details that you’d share with teachers, colleges, or employers. Make sure that you are proud of what’s posted and of what the world will see.

• Keep your private information under control. Internet conversations let you keep in touch with friends, but keeping conversations (and your user names/profiles) free of personal information like your password, full name, or even the name of your school is important.

• Be nice (and pass it on). Be respectful online and treat people the way you’d want to be treated. If someone is being disrespectful or bullying you, try to ignore them, and use privacy tools to block them from viewing your full profile and contacting you. If it doesn’t stop, tell a trusted adult.

• Know your rights. You have the right to not respond to email or other messages that are inappropriate or make you feel scared. If you get a message that doesn’t feel right, don’t respond. Instead, show it to your parents, guardians, or another trusted adult and report the incident to your Internet service provider.

• Have a family chat. Be part of the dialogue — talking with your parents or guardians doesn’t mean giving up your privacy. But everyone benefits when you talk about online activities, including when and how long you can go online and what activities you can do online.

(taken from: Tips to Help Prevent Cyberbullying)