The internet began as a pure place, free of malice and bad manners. Today, rudeness and horror abound. From friends you know and people you've never met, abuse comes in many forms. Maybe it's a nasty comment on a Facebook photo. Maybe it's an insulting tweet. Maybe it's writing "**** U ****" on your wall over and over and over again.
So what do you do if someone is being mean to you online? Cry? Sit there and take it? No. You survive. You prevail. Here's how to beat the bullies.
Take threats seriously
Look, if someone threatens you with physical harm via the internet, go to the police. No matter what. No exceptions.
But if things are less severe...
