#increase in cyber bullying

[cree-n-jewish-thoughts]

Anon should not be a thing anymore.

That's it.

People are abusing it, they are breaking the law, it encourages cyber bullying.

Remove anonymous option

@staff

People already have a username. There is literally no need for anon, unless you encourage the increase of cyber bullying and suicides that are in relation to that feature.

Pathetic. You're showing your true colours.

[blackbirdsblackberries]

I HATE THE NEW HERO

Pt 4: No luck today

Engineering is probably one of your good subjects - mainly due to the grades you get and the equipment you get to create for your second life.

That being said, your luck isn't very high right now because just as you enter the classroom you're called up to the office. Over the loud speaker. In front of everyone.

This is your last straw. You're going to actually break down and cry.

Taking a deep breath you head to the office and stand in front of the receptionist.

"Uh, hi.. I was called up?" You state to the distracted receptionist. "Huh? Okay. Go into the principal's room I guess." She waves you off dismissively and you hold back a retort.

You make your way to the room and knock on the door. It opens with the principal on the other side. "Ah, There you are. I was worried you wouldn't show! Please, have a seat." He opens the door wide enough for you to get in.

You enter and your eyes fall onto a boy with spiky black hair and tanned skin. His back is to you. Next to him is a taller, more bulkier man in a pressed suit.

Your stomach lurches, feeling ill all of a sudden. Your senses go off and you fight the urge to run away. You can't tell who these people are but something isn't right.

Slowly you make your way to a third chair that was placed at the desk. You glance at the two males and have to swallow the bile - it was none other than Damian al Ghul-Wayne and Bruce Wayne. Your eyes immediately snap forward and you clench your fists slightly.

There's no doubt Tim had said something horrid about you to them, maybe he snitched on the fights you two had, whatever it was now you're in deep shit.

You try to get a read on them but it was near impossible, they were both stoic. It didn't help that you refuse to look at the two. The principal sits down at his desk and crosses his arms.

"So, I have been made aware of some things that you have done recently, (Reader). According to numerous anonymous reports you have cyber bullied someone, picked fights, had plans to build dangerous weapons and had hit animals... Listen, you're a good kid but with what I have here I might have to expel you."

Fuck. You can't get expelled your parents would throw you out or something! You can't! You didn't hit animals! The most you hit was a fly! Dangerous weapons? There's nothing like that at all, besides the plans for you superhero weapons. Those aren't dangerous though. You cyber bullied your vigilante persona to make it more realistic! You never pick fights - you don't want to risk hurting someone with your increased strength!

Though, something makes you freeze. If you were called here for that then why are the two Wayne's here?

You think the principal is a telepath because he speaks up.

"You're very lucky Bruce Wayne and his son are kind enough to vouch for you though they said they wanted a favor in return." Oh. Manipulation. You scrunch your eyebrows, they probably reported me alongside Tim. They're doing this so they can hold it above my head and make me complacent or subservient to them.

Maybe it'd be best if Aranea faked their death. Started a new identity or something... You probably wouldn't go through with it but it's a nice thought.

Well, you don't have much of a choice. You can still silently make your hate known towards the vigilante and it's not worth losing a scholarship over. Especially with parents like yours.

"... Fine... Thank you for this offer, Mr Wayne and Mr al Ghul-Wayne" you mutter. God it's shameful, you want to crawl into your skin and die. Was it worth putting your dignity on the line? You're not too sure. What you're sure of though is that you will get to eat tonight. If your family has the money...

Bruce nods his head in affirmation and puts on his Brucie smile, one that even you struggle to see past. "Of course, what kind of person would I be if I would overhear something so tragic and not do anything about it. We can go over the favor later." He states. You hold back a grimace though you're sure everyone can see the effort.

You don't know what to respond with, humiliated enough by this clear manipulation. You just give him a double thumbs up. Damian stares at you weirdly and the principal raises a brow. Bruce however chuckles, though it's forced.

The principal ushers you out of his office and tells you to wait out the front with the receptionist for Bruce and Damian while they chat some more with the principal himself.

After waiting for a bit the door opens and the two males walk down the hallway to where you are. Damian scowls and glares at you while Bruce looks to you blankly, detached.

You stand and awkwardly rub your hands on your uniform. Something they clearly don't miss as their eyes snap to the motion.

"uh, thank you for this opportunity... What's the favor?" You managed to work up the courage to speak without stuttering like a madman. Something you believed you should get a pat on the back for because the two guys were terrifying.

"The favor is simple really," Bruce starts his Brucie personality back in play "Stop speaking badly of Aranea and don't pick fights with my ward, Tim. Easy right?" You nod. You expected this. Honestly you should be a detective or something you think to yourself.

Nah, that's Batman's job.

You pick up your bag and head to the door, Bruce however had moved while you had seemingly zoned out while in thought and was standing in front of the door while talking to the receptionist and in your haste to leave you bumped into his side.

He automatically puts his arm on your shoulder to steady you and your mind connects the dots.

Bruce has the same build as Batman. Batman seemingly adores Aranea, or at least you think so, he's hard to read - like Bruce (for both being hard to read and adoring Aranea to a weird point). Same amount of kids. Plus Batman had to be rich if he could have a plane and a new looking suit after gruesome nights.

God, how did you not see this before...

Amidst your freaky reality check you fail to notice Bruce trying to get your attention until he snaps in your face - like how your dad does. You hate that.

Your head shoots up and you take a couple steps back while muttering an apology while Bruce stands there with a raised brow, confused while Damian looks at you with disdain as if you soiled a good outfit.

Feeling humiliated and terrified you quickly move around the two men and out of the door. You're in deep shit now... Even something as simple as secretly knowing the identities of the vigilantes that watch over Gotham is a death wish.

This is going to be the worst day of school, so, you decide to leave. You go to the sick bay and get a slip to leave school and you do.

You run home as fast as possible and get to your room. Your mother is out cold in her room with some man she met from the bar so you shouldn't have to worry about her.

You take a couple deep breaths and contemplate on what to do now that you left school, you could catch up on assignments, you could take a nap, or you could go on patrol...

It's daytime and you're pretty sure Signal will be patrolling today, you like Signal, he's a chill guy. Now though, now you don't really want to be near any of the vigilantes.

You decide to check your phone to see what area Signal is patrolling, it comes up in the GC, Westside Gotham at the Midtown area.

Okay. You can do East Park Side then. It's not your favorite area but at least you won't be confronted with one of the vigilantes so soon. Plus, the park is nice.

You suit up and head out. East Park side wasn't far away from you due to the lack of money your family has you are stuck in downtown.

You spend a majority of your time on patrol, helping people and just hanging around. Soon, much to your surprise, you get a call from Batman.

"Aranea. What are you doing patrolling without your comm on and without informing us?" He sounds as serious as ever, usually you'd roll your eyes but right now you're struck with fear. His voice holds maliciousness and anger deep under it. The very same way that Bruce Wayne had spoken to you. You don't want to admit it but knowing the identities of these heroes makes it more suffocating to be around them.

It also meant you had to be much more careful around them.

"Uh... I was bored at home so I went out on patrol?" You respond, trying to keep the energy in your voice, even if it felt like you were going to explode.

"That doesn't answer my question." He responds, you're sure he's picked up on the fakeness of your cheerfulness. "Right! Ha! Forgot about that. I didn't wanna disturb you all! Plussssss, Signal is patrolling so it's all good!" You laugh it off.

Batman isn't laughing. When does he ever?

"That's no reason to not inform us or at the very least turn on your comm. What if something happened to you? What if you died? You aren't invincible. You'll die in that stupid suit if you don't work with us!" You wince slightly. Fuck him. Does he really think you need him and the others to survive? Not to mention him calling your suit stupid, sure it's not perfect but stupid is just overkill. He only even thinks it's stupid because it isn't made with his money!

You honestly couldn't find the effort to continue talking to him, so with your faux cheerfulness you decide to end the call. "I get it. I'll know better next time! Bye bye!"

Sometimes you wish you were old enough to drink.

[hologramcowboy]

The Impact of Fanaticism in the "Supernatural" Fandom on Mental Health

"Supernatural," a television series that aired from 2005 to 2020, has garnered a massive and dedicated fan base known as "Supernatural Family" or "SPN Family." The show's combination of horror, drama, and familial bonds resonated deeply with its audience, leading to a fervent fandom. While the passionate engagement within the fandom fosters a sense of community and belonging, it also presents challenges to mental health. This post explores how fanaticism within the "Supernatural" fandom affects individuals' mental well-being, examining both the positive and negative aspects of such intense engagement.

Positive Effects of Fandom on Mental Health

Sense of Belonging and Community Support One of the most significant positive aspects of fandom is the sense of belonging it fosters. Fans often find a community where they can share their passion for the show, leading to meaningful connections and friendships. The "Supernatural" fandom, in particular, is known for its inclusivity and supportiveness. For many fans, being part of this community provides an emotional support network that can alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation . The camaraderie within the fandom can be a powerful source of emotional and mental support. Fans engage in discussions, share fan fiction, attend conventions, and participate in social media groups where they can express their admiration for the show and its characters. This sense of community can improve self-esteem and provide a buffer against the stresses of everyday life .

Coping Mechanism for Life Challenges For some individuals, the "Supernatural" fandom serves as a coping mechanism for dealing with personal issues such as anxiety, depression, or grief. The show’s themes of resilience, family bonds, and fighting against the odds resonate deeply with fans facing their own struggles. Engaging with the fandom can provide a sense of hope and inspiration, encouraging fans to persevere through their challenges. Moreover, the fandom’s creative outlets, such as fan fiction writing, art, and cosplay, offer therapeutic benefits. These activities allow fans to express themselves, process emotions, and find solace in creativity, which can have a positive impact on their mental health .

Negative Effects of Fandom on Mental Health

Obsession and Over-Identification While being a fan can offer significant benefits, excessive fanaticism can lead to detrimental effects on mental health. Some individuals may develop an unhealthy level of obsession with the show, leading to over-identification with characters or plotlines. This intense focus can result in the neglect of real-life responsibilities, relationships, and personal well-being. Over-identification with fictional characters or the narrative can blur the lines between reality and fiction, potentially leading to emotional distress when the show does not meet their expectations or when it concludes. The end of "Supernatural" in 2020, for instance, left many fans experiencing profound grief and loss, akin to mourning a significant part of their lives.

Online Toxicity and Harassment The passionate nature of the "Supernatural" fandom can sometimes give rise to toxic behavior and online harassment. Disagreements over plot developments, character arcs, or shipping (supporting particular character relationships) can escalate into heated arguments and cyber-bullying. This hostile environment can have severe consequences for mental health, including anxiety, depression, and a sense of alienation from the community that was once a source of support . The anonymity of the internet can exacerbate these issues, as individuals may feel emboldened to engage in negative behavior without facing immediate consequences. Victims of online harassment within the fandom may experience increased stress and a decrease in their overall sense of well-being .

Emotional Dependency and Escapism For some fans, intense engagement with the "Supernatural" fandom can lead to emotional dependency and escapism. These individuals may rely heavily on the show and its community as a means of avoiding real-life problems. While escapism can provide temporary relief, it does not address underlying issues and can hinder personal growth and problem-solving abilities. Prolonged reliance on the fandom for emotional support can prevent individuals from developing healthy coping mechanisms and social skills necessary for navigating real-world challenges. This dependency can perpetuate a cycle of avoidance and exacerbate mental health issues in the long term .

Conclusion

The "Supernatural" fandom, like many others, embodies both the positive and negative aspects of intense fan engagement. On the one hand, it provides a sense of community, emotional support, and creative outlets that can enhance mental health and well-being. On the other hand, excessive fanaticism can lead to obsession, online toxicity, and emotional dependency, all of which can negatively impact mental health.

Understanding the balance between healthy fandom participation and excessive fanaticism is crucial. Fans and mental health professionals alike should recognize the potential benefits of fandom while remaining vigilant about the risks of over-involvement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive community, the "Supernatural" fandom can continue to be a source of positive mental health benefits while mitigating the adverse effects of fanaticism.

References

Busse, K. (2013). Fan Cultures: Theory/Practice. Bloomsbury Academic.

McCracken, E. (2020). "The 'Supernatural' Fandom: A Space of Community and Empowerment." Journal of Fandom Studies, 8(2), 112-129.

Duffett, M. (2013). Understanding Fandom: An Introduction to the Study of Media Fan Culture. Bloomsbury.

Smith, L. (2020). "Grieving 'Supernatural': Fan Reactions to the End of an Era." Media Psychology Today, 5(3), 34-45.

Jenkins, H. (2006). Fans, Bloggers, and Gamers: Exploring Participatory Culture. New York University Press.

Fiske, J. (1992). "The Cultural Economy of Fandom." In The Adoring Audience: Fan Culture and Popular Media, edited by Lisa A. Lewis, 30-49. Routledge.

Sandvoss, C. (2005). Fans: The Mirror of Consumption. Polity Press.

[mygloviesme]

cool about it. || myg

predebut/debut!yoongi x female idol

summary: kanako is an established idol with a growing career and a secret relationship with a producer from her label, haneul. when she’s asked to work with yoongi and rm to create a track for her, she gains unexpected feelings for a certain upcoming rapper. with her increasing fame, her controlling boyfriend, a set of six boys who seem to have grown an attachment to her, and a new boy who’d give her the world, how will she figure out a way to balance it all?

WARNINGS: abusive, toxic relationship (not w/myg. this story delves deep into it so if that triggers you at all i highly suggest you not read), mentions of alcohol and some underage drinking, slight harassment, cyber bullying, just bullying in general, victim blaming, negative self-thoughts, it’s a heavy story overall so please please put yourself first ♥️

no. 1: tell myself one day ill forget about it

no. 2: breaking a sweat about it

no. 3: if you’d only ask

no. 4: get out of my head about it

no. 5: feeling like an absolute fool about it

no. 6: we don’t have to talk about it

no. 7: ask you easy questions

no. 8: trying to forget about it

no. 9: I came prepared for absolution

no. 10: no regrets

no. 11: so i take some offense when you say,

no. 12: i let you lie

no. 13: knowing that it probably isn’t true

no. 14: and practice method acting

no. 15: once, i took your medication to know what it’s like

no. 16: met you at the dive bar

no. 17: ill pretend being with you doesn’t feel like drowning

cool about it, eleven years later: no. 1

cool about it, eleven years later: no. 2

cool about it, eleven years later: no. 3 (finale)

[puckthedrama]

Wags definitely should be talked about & called out on NHL gossip blogs. of course not for appearance, religion, race, but 100% for problematic things they have done, said, or supported. does that mean attack them? no, but does it mean exposing problematic characters or behaviors? yes. if wags weren’t talked about we’d never know Jeremy Swayman gf is homophobic, supports health pseudoscience that fat shames obese ppl & spreads misinformation like “chemicals in food causing high rates of LGBTQ”Or that William Nylander ex girlfriend Penny liakarkos made racist comments regularly on her twitter, use the N word regularly, bullied black girls at her school, called black girls monkeys online and used homophobic F word terms on twitter often and ran a puck bunny blog with her bestie Cassie to slut shame girls OHL players were supposedly hooking up with and also cheated 2 times with Max domi once while Max had a gf and another while she was with Willy Nylander. Or that Connor Mcdavids gf Lauren Kyle was an avid trump supporter and dressed as trump & Melania for halloween a few months after trump had called immigrants “r*pts and pedos”. Or that Kate Kirchof was an unhinged stalker and increased her chances of “getting a ring” by cyber bullying the girls Tyler Seguin was hooking up with even threatening the Puerto Rican girl from of getting her deported by calling ICE (yes puerto rico is infact in the USA🤦🏻‍♀️ but clearly to Kate all latinos must be immigrants) and also commenting so much hate on another of his hookups IG account that the girl had to make her IG private. Or that Mathew Tkachuks girlfriend Ellie Connell was a closet trump 2020 supporter. ALLLL this and MORE would’ve never been revealed if wags were not equally included in the gossip. Regular ppl or not,-Actions & words need to be held accountable by the ppl who said them. does the gossip community will bully wags? NOPE. however, brushing off problematic behavior is not something that will happen. if u have been an unkind, racist, bully, cheater, homophobic, classist, or mean person WAG or PLAYER- u will be exposed but again, you won’t be bullied. only held accountable💁🏻‍♀️ this isn’t hockey culture standards its gossip girl standards 💋🫵🏻👀👂🏼✍🏼☕️🫖

☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻 anon wow you really took your time with this one!!

[mysteriouslover1516]

IMAGINE:

I took care of it.

The young hacker sighed as he sent the message, he hoped it would give MC at least a small sense of comfort. He had already noticed that she was being somewhat cyber bullied by strangers. Oh god, Lilly. What did you do? What a mess you created.

That's great

MC was safe for now, at least as safe as he could manage. He himself; however, that was another story. He needed to start packing, time was of the essence, it was time to go on the run again.

But you didn't threaten her, did you?

Jake paused, packing had to wait. There was no way he was going to leave while that awful thought was being entertained inside MC's head. Why would she even think that? Didn't she trust him? Didn't she know him, know that he would never do something like that?

What? No, of course not. I talked to her.

No, of course she didn't know. It was like he was pulling her in just enough so that he could ultimately push her away once more. It was an utter mess of confusion, of hidden feelings, vulnerability, secrets, and self-preservation; and he was the cause of it.

Please don't lie to me

"I'm not lying, MC." He muttered, one hand finding refuge in his black, wavy hair; slightly tugging on the strands in frustration.

That was way too fast

He sighed, what would he have to say to make her believe him? Despite his mistakes, he was a man of integrity, or at least he thought so, hoped so, knew so.

I am telling the truth MC. I filled her in on something. One day I am going to tell you too, I promise you that.

Yes, Lilly was now in possession of somewhat slightly incriminating evidence against him. Something that would thoroughly involve him in Hannah's disappearance. Something that would finally state the connection he had to the missing Donfort girl.....

I've been hearing that since forever.....Jake, please.

Jake groaned, Ugh, she was right. MC deserved to know the truth, He didn't know what would become of himself, what his fate held, whether he would ever get the chance to tell her in the future...it had to be now. Yes, MC was right, once again undeniably right. Damn.

MC, I am wanted by the government.

Probably not the most tactful way to start this conversation, but at least it was now out in the open. He felt the sudden urge to close his eyes, hesitating to read MC's response. What would she say?

You are WHAT?

Jake's fingers flew across the keyboard. He needed to reassure her, he couldn't lose her trust, he couldn't lose her, not now, not ever.

Yes. But I am one of the good guys. If you can call it that. I meddled in some things that were never supposed to get out into the public.

Why haven't you ever told me?

The hacker stopped, was she really asking him that? Wasn't it obvious? If he had started it off as "Hey, I'm considered a criminal that is wanted by the government, I need you to trust me" she would have literally flipped out. Come on, MC. You're smarter than this, I know you are, don't play dumb with me.

Because I was afraid that you would stop trusting me.

Yes, understandably so

Jake sighed, he was getting off topic, he needed to focus. Time was waning, he had no doubt that the FBI was already hot on his trail.

In any case, Lilly has published some serious information about me now. And any piece of information about me, no matter how small of a detail it is, Could help the people that are after me find out where I am.

That sounds awful

It was awful.......but to be honest.....he found himself no longer caring.

To be honest....Ever since I met you....I actually have hope again. And I thank you for that, MC.

MC made him comfortable, made him forget his present circumstances, made the trauma of his past fade out of view as the time and the conversations with her increased. He found himself falling, falling for her. And just as he was finally coming to the realization of that fact, it was too late to tell her, not now at least. They had more pressing matters to attend to, such as.....

As much as I regret it, I will now have to make some arrangements to ensure my safety first. I have to assume that the people hunting for me are hot on my heels by now. They may even be close to finding me. You might be on for you own for some time.

What, you are leaving me hanging?!

A small, dark chuckle escaped his lips. It certainly did seem like it, but no, he would never, besides.....he physically and mentally couldn't. There was no way in heck he was going to let her go.

No, of course I won't do that. If you really need me, I am going to be there for you. From now on you are going to have to take the lead.

Ok

Another sigh filled his ears, he hated this. He hated having to leave her like this. A while back he had told her he found it hard to pick up on emotions over text, but right now, he could sense it perfectly. MC was upset, fearful, perhaps even angry at Lilly, maybe even angry at him himself; but deep down he could tell she cared, deeply.

I know that I can always count on you. You've shown it to me more than once.

He paused, then once realizing she wasn't going to reply, he immediately started to type. He hoped his next message would make her laugh, at least smile a little bit, ease her sadness. He didn't want to have to leave her with a heavy heart; even though he knew that was an impossible wish to have.

And something good comes out of this whole thing: I won't be able to read your private chats anymore.

No response, damn. She was taking this hard, wasn't she? Ugh. He wished he could take more time to comfort her, to ease her nerves; if only he had the time........as it was right now he needed to flee, and the time to rewind back to about ten minutes ago.

My time is running out.

MC needed to focus, she needed to continue on in their investigation during his absence. She was the key to the puzzle, he needed to be able to depend on her.

Do you still remember, what our last lead was?

Yeah, I remember. The mysterious "Jennifer"

A faint smile flitted across his lips, in spite of all the chaos, she still remembered. Further proving to him that she could indeed keep a level head, despite the circumstances.

Right. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to look into it any further. But I think you are just as capable of doing it as I am.

For real?

Ahh, there was her sense of humor. That emojie.....what even was that? A sweaty grin? Ohhhh, wait, a nervous laugh.....yes, that was it.

Yes. Of course. You have five friends from Duskwood. Thomas, Cleo, Jessy, Richy, and Dan. I want you to choose one of them and then ask them about our mysterious Jennifer.

And you don't care who I choose?

Jake bit his lip, of course he cared. He hoped MC would choose someone who had been a resident there for years, perhaps even their whole childhood, someone who had lived there when the "terrible incident" took place ten years ago. But who would she choose? MC was very close to Jessy, did that mean she would probably ask her? Or would she ask Cleo? Richy maybe? God, he hoped she would refrain from asking Dan, what an idiot, ugh. And Thomas, hmmmm, Jake wouldn't choose him for sure if it was up to him....But it wasn't up to him, it was up to MC, he had placed the responsibility into her hands. And he trusted her, he whole-heartedly trusted her.

Let's just say, I trust your judgement. Just like you have to trust the person that you are going to choose.

It was time to say goodbye, damn. Usually goodbyes didn't faze him, because he would never allow himself to once again get close to someone, letting him avoid the painful, bittersweet goodbye. But ever since meeting MC, his world had shifted, she had pulled the rug from right underneath his feet. What had she done to him?

I have to go now. But I am going to contact you again as soon as I can.

Fingers paused over the keyboard, when would he be able to text her again? He hoped it would be soon.......he would make it be soon.

Hey, Jake?

Yes?

A small panic swarmed inside his head, he could feel his cheeks flush red. Was she going to say I love you? What would he say????

Thank you....for confiding in me despite all this

Phew. A relieved but somewhat disappointed sigh escaped his lips, god he was hormonal. He had never experienced such fast mood swings as he had ever since he met MC. Damn, he had it bad.

Thank you for never making me regret confiding in you.

Forcing himself to log off, he quickly set to work tearing his computer and work station down. Would he ever be able to rest without having to look over his shoulder? Would his life always be laced with risk and uncertainty? Was there a happily ever after in store for him? God he hoped so, he really REALLY hoped so.

[annabeth-chaseackson]

'Annabeth is described to have tanned skin and a slender, athletic body. She has long honey-blond hair set in perfect princess curls, like Cinderella. Percy said that she "looked like a typical California girl, except that her stormy grey eyes ruined the image.'

This is the wiki description of Annabeth. You can see she is written as a white person. The AUTHOR of the books says that he is written here that way. She is white in graphic novels and books covers etc. Natural blonde hair is usually a trait for white people etc. She isn't clearly black in the books.

So, what is the thing you are actually doing so much pain in the ass exactly?

I don't want to discuss skin tones, but you are actually so stupid, so here's the definition of what tanned means. Warm, sun-kissed hue that results from increased melanin production due to sun exposure. SUN. People's skin tone gets darker than their own tone when they spend time in the sun. That doesn't mean that they have dark skin. I can't believe I'm explaining something so simple, but you clearly need that in your delusional world.

You clearly had somehow convinced yourself that she isn't white in the books , which me, you and everyone in the fandom knows that she is and you throw a tantrum the minute you see a book accurate fanart and attacking people for 'whitewashing' her 😭😭 You can't whitewash an already white character.

So, why are you exactly attacking artists for drawing her white? Why are being a weirdo and attacking them for drawing her the way people have been imagining for 20+ years now. Do you realize how fucking stupid you are sounding? The books are 20+years old, a show wouldn't magically change the books.

As a new show fan, who came up with that cringy disney show, you can't create an uncomfortable air because someone is drawing a character like how she is described in the books. Who tf you are lmfoo?

Stop being a fucking lifeless mf, and stop attacking people for drawing her white ( accurate), I promise, you'll live.

Also, your art is so ugly. Objectively, it looks like a 5 year old trying to draw a stickman.

Annabeth is tan. She is not exactly white. Maybe she borned like that how do you know?

I don't have problem with artists who drew her white! I'm just speaking the truth anyways you're the one who is being a cyber bully right NOW.

BYEE GIRLL O⁠_⁠o

[violetsandshrikes]

How can you complain about living in NZ when some of us literally live in America lol

TW for mentions of mental health, suicide, sexual abuse, abuse, violence, family harm and other topics that may be very upseting for people.

As of 2021, Aotearoa NZ ranks at 35th out of 41 developed countries for child wellbeing outcomes (x).

One in six New Zealand women experience sexual violence from an intimate partner during their lifetime. Child sexual abuse rates: 1 in 5. Non-partner sexual assault: 1 in 14. (x)

Research suggests that one in three (33%) of New Zealand women have experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. When psychological abuse is added (where economic harm sits), it increases to one in two (55%). One in eight men reported being victims of family violence. Gay, lesbian and bisexual adults experience intimate partner physical and sexual violence more than twice as often as other New Zealanders. (x)

One in three (29%) young people (15-19) reported being hit or harmed by a partner and up to 60% of high school students are recorded as having been in an emotionally or physically abusive relationship. (x)

As of 2017, New Zealand has the highest rate of teen suicide in the OECD. New Zealand has the 6th highest teen pregnancy rate in the OECD. New Zealand has the 7th highest rate of child homicide in the OECD. (x)

New Zealand’s youth suicide rate for adolescents aged 15-19 years was reported to be the highest of 41 OECD/EU countries. (x)

One in four New Zealand workers is flourishing. (x)

Bullying is quite common in workplaces across Aotearoa. Nearly two in ten respondents of the 2020 Workplace Barometer Survey said they had experienced bullying and nearly 40% had seen others being bullied. Another report from the same year revealed that 84% of surveyed workers had experienced cyber abuse, and 48% more than one form of it. 75.5% didn’t report the abuse to their organisation, believing it wouldn’t make a difference. (x)

A survey of Australian and New Zealand workplaces by Hays found that 56% of respondents felt their chance of being accepted for a job was lowered because of their sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, gender or disability, and 63% felt the same about their chances for career progression. (x)

As of June 2022, 1 in 9 (12.0 %) of New Zealand children lived in low-income households that had less than 50 percent of the median equivalised disposable household income before deducting housing costs. 1 in 7 (15.4%) children lived in low-income households that had an after-housing-costs income that was less than 50 percent of the baseline year’s median after-housing-costs equivalised disposable household income. 1 in 10 (10.3%) children lived in households experiencing material hardship. A household is experiencing material hardship if they are going without six or more of 17 items most people would regard as essential. (x)

As of June 2022, average annual household income from wages and salaries increased from $72,794 to $79,128 (8.7%), average annual household income (gross) increased from $111,168 to $117,126 (5.4%) average annual household equivalised disposable income (after tax and transfer payments) increased from $50,561 to $53,031 (4.9%. ) 32.2 percent of households perceived their income as ‘not enough’ or ‘only just enough’ (no change). (x)

And just to drive home what I'm saying above, $79,128 NZD (annual household income in wages/salaries) is $48,455 USD or $45,604.63 in the Euro.

As of June 2022, average weekly expenditure on total rent payments increased from $391.50 to $410.90 (up 5.0%). (x)

Research released June 2021 shows that 93 percent of Māori in Aotearoa experience racism every day, and even more - 96 percent - say racism is a problem for their whānau. (x)

Aotearoa New Zealand has had a very long struggle with high rates of domestic violence, suicide, poverty (particularly child poverty), mental health and addiction crisis on top of the cost of living - which is currently high everywhere but people tend to forget that we also have 1) a mildly shitty conversion rate when you look at places like the States and Britain and 2) the added costs of shipping and transport when you're on an island in the middle of nowhere. These are tiny snapshot of statistics that reflect the reality of life here.

While a lot of people seem to think that this country is a much better place than their own western nation, the reality is that Aotearoa NZ is also built on all the shitty ideals that dog everywhere else + there isn't even easing of financial strain to live here.

[creepywrites]

Lyra

Warnings: physical and sexual abuse

She was brought back as a zombie, she was brought back to life by the same people who made the Liquid Hate, they brought Lyra back to life when the substance was still in testing phase, because all of the test subjects were dying, and they wanted to know what would happen if a dead person was injected.

Her body was experimented on and Lyra was brought back to life.

When she was injected, because her organs don't, it didn't go as planned and only slightly increased her abilities.

Being the older sister she had a lot of expectations put on her, she was basically Toby's second mum and had to do a lot of the chores, bills and had to get a job a lot sooner.

She worked at a local petrol station.

They were running away, which is why they were in the car to begin with, Lyra wasn't slowing down in the rain, she swerved and was t-boned by another car.

Lyra loves punk music and fashion, it brought her comfort during all the abuse and makes her nostalgic  of those good times.

Her favourite bands are Nirvana and Lemon Demon.

Though she's not fluent, she knows a lot of German.

She was planning to run away with Toby, she would occasionally put money aside from her pay checks, she managed to save up 200 dollars before dying.

Lyra would hide the money, but had to keep finding new spots because Frank kept stealing some.

She puts on a fierce and aggressive facade out in public with strangers, but is pretty quiet and gentle, and can be pretty protective and clingy towards people she cares about, especially Toby, kids, and her friends.

Lyra protected Toby a lot, whether it was from bullies or Frank, she was always there for him even if he couldn't feel the pain.

She was the one to convince Connie to let Toby have a phone and social media, but she was also the one to take social media away when kids were cyber bullying him.

She was with Toby a lot because Connie didn't trust him enough, but Lyra knew he liked being independent, so she was nearby, but let him do his thing.

Lyra used to be buff, but she stopped working out after getting insecure about her muscles from Frank and coworkers.

After becoming a decayed zombie, she completely lost any muscle she once had.

As soon as she turned 16, she had gotten her soon license as soon as possible and would drive around a lot, this was one of her only escapes from life and she loved driving in general.

Her room was always nice and tidy, and she'd always wake up at 5 am on the dot, this is something she continued even through death.

Along side her room, Lyra kept a lot things spotless to try and appease Frank.

She does not kill, she's more like a medic who helps nearby Creepypastas, she has a mini hotspot that changes locations now and again that a lot of creeps know about.

Being a zombie injected with Liquid Hate, she has increased strength, stamina and endurance, though it doesn't do much for her.

Once she came back to life, she went straight back to her house, and when she saw the place changed and someone else living there, she was devastated and went into hiding.

Lyra eventually found Toby, after looking him up online and eventually finding him in the same caravan park she was camping at, and at first she was enraged after finding out he burnt the house and Connie, but after finding out he doesn't remember anything, she became conflicted but eventually came to the conclusion she couldn't be mad at someone who doesn't remember.

Lyra was kind of annoyed and sad that Toby couldn't remember her after everything she's done for him.

She helped him remove the remaining evidence, they became acquaintances again out of convenience.

She was conflicted when he died, but made a grave for him anyway.

She made friends with Clockwork and became even closer after his death.

She's encountered Nurse Ann and became acquaintances.

lyra would practically run home from school everyday, as fast as a 12 year old girl with a backpack could manage, just because she spent all 7 hours in school worrying about toby at home.

Lyra cared about Connie a lot, and never blamed her for being with Frank.

She was sexually assaulted by Frank at ages 16 to 19, Lyra told Connie at 17 but she didn't believe Lyra.

She started wearing long, baggy clothing and tried blending in with the background.

Lyra hates being touched, she always flinches.

Lyra was always popular during school, she knew a lot of people but didn't want to be friends with them and just wanted to keep to herself.

Lyra looked a lot like Frank, and she hated it. She used to dye her hair brown to try and look less like Frank.

Lyra would come home really late a lot, she wasn't worried about Frank because he was always blackout drunk by the time she was home.

Her grades were never that good, she'd just barely get C's and B's.

Lyra had gotten into cigarettes, she refused to smoke to much or get into beer and gambling because of Frank.

Lyra had a matching necklace with Connie with their initials engraved.

lyras childhood home was put on sale shortly after it was reconstructed from the fire, and connie moved in with her sister. lyras bedroom door was the only one that was shut and left unscathed after the fire.

When Toby was kicked out, Lyra stormed out of the house and joined him.

She had a small tattoo of Connie's initials, it's on the back of her shoulder blade, she hid it so Frank couldn't see it.

She was studying to be a nurse, she was always a caring person and wanted to help more people.

Lyra is extremely tough. She doesn't like showing her vulnerable side because she fears being taken advantage of, and she hates crying in front of other people.

[mariacallous]

Southeast Europe and Hungary have seen an alarming rise in digital rights violations, particularly during periods of domestic political turbulence, elections, and regional and international upheaval, according to the latest annual report by BIRN.

The Digital Rights Violations report 2022-2023, presented in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo on Tuesday, covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Turkey.

Monitoring the period September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023, BIRN registered 1,427 cases of digital rights violations, almost double the previous tally of 782.

The report reflects the complex nature of digital rights challenges in the region, highlighting the role of governments, the weakness of legislation, and the targeting of vulnerable groups.

Most violations involved hate speech, discrimination, digital manipulation, and computer fraud.

“Domestic, regional and international political developments had a direct impact on digital rights violations,” the report states. “During domestic crises and elections, digital rights violations spiked, as they did at times of regional and international tensions.”

Surge in disinformation

Individuals were among the most common victims and perpetrators, committing more than 500 violations during the monitoring period, followed by anonymous perpetrators hiding behind fake identities.

However, BIRN also registered numerous violations committed by online media, public figures, and politicians. State institutions were more often victims, sometimes of severe data breaches such as that perpetrated by a hacker group operating under the name Homeland Justice and targeting Albania’s parliament in late 2022 and early 2023.

BIRN editor Ivana Jeremic highlighted the concerning trend of gender-based violence in the digital space, citing in particular the murder in Bosnia of a woman by her husband, who live-streamed the killing on Instagram.

“Not only did the video remain online for hours, but people interacted with it, some even showing support, which was devastating for the family of the woman,” Jeremic said.

A research paper by Anes Cerkez, looking at youth-specific digital rights violations and also presented by BIRN on Tuesday, highlights a number of distressing cases, including one of cyber-bullying that led to the suicide of a 22-year-old man in Bosnia in October 2022. There were also instances of child pornography, underscoring the need for enhanced media literacy education for young people as well as their parents.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, disinformation campaigns have surged globally. Among the targets was Romania’s army, with the defence ministry warning in March this year of false posts on TikTok and Instagram about men being mobilised.

In the Serb-majority north of Kosovo, ethnically-charged incidents over the summer heightened tensions. Attacks on journalists critical of Serbia’s ruling party or the Orthodox Church increased, fuelled by violent confrontations between local Serbs and NATO-led peacekeepers.

North Macedonia witnessed continued ethnically-motivated hate speech as well as discriminatory statements targeting the LGBT community. This included hate speech spread by TV host Milenko Nedelkovski on Facebook concerning a journalist of Albanian origin.

In Montenegro, minority groups, primarily Serbs and the Serbian Orthodox Church, experienced targeted online hate speech in over half of the 26 registered cases. Bosniaks and Muslims also faced ethnic intolerance, with incidents involving the public, media outlets, and public figures amplifying discriminatory narratives.

AI ‘deep fakes’

Jeremic also highlighted the “numerous violations” following a May 2023 mass shooting at a Belgrade elementary school, when police disclosed the identity of the 13-year-old perpetrator and the personal data of his parents. There were also numerous examples of fake news following the shooting.

A new trend identified by BIRN involved the use of artificial intelligence to create ‘deep fakes’ and generate fake news. “The lack of regulation in the region leaves it to readers and platforms to deal with this kind of content,” Jeremic said.

Legislation that should protect digital rights remains inadequate in many of the countries monitored, while some government utilised new laws to target critics and independent media.

Cyber violence against women persisted due to legal gaps and data collection shortcomings.

The cases and data on them can be found in BIRN’s database, established in 2020 in partnership with the SHARE Foundation.

[gokupowers]

ok but how do we feel about. like. token asian sorority girl jane. she's got an ash blonde bayalage and she's in nursing school. she might be racist. idk. i love my plus-size korean girl representation in how she's usually fanonized but i hate the rich more.

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELPPPP NO I TOTALLY SEE THIS . Okay I think she's got the balayage and she's class president and she is like #probodypositivity except she tells other girls to kill themselves/cyber bullies them so she can increase in class ranking. I think toxic Korean Jane is so real she's like if Wendy from south park was evil . I imagine she's in a professional frat (premed or prelaw) and runs it like the military and does not play about her GPA . All white friends and also her parents pay for everything + she asks people to Venmo her back $3

[g4students]

Bullying

Bullying is a bad behavior to others kids and adults. There are many types of bullying around the world puberty and kids faced.

The first type of bullying is Physical bullying.

Physical bullying is pushing or hitting someone.

Verbal bullying is bullying someone else with words or swearing with bad words.

Cyber bullying is the same exact as verbal bullying but on the internet or social media.

Social bullying is for an example excluding someone out of a friends group. Social bullying hurts your feelings if you get sad or mad early because of something bad that occurred.

Children get effected by this impact by getting depression and anxiety. Many kids also get increased sadness and loneliness. The patterns of sleeping and eating change and you keep anxious in the pattern instead. and gain loss of fun activities they loved before. It is a huge major problem for kids worldwide. It even damages mental health well-being and low self-esteem and brain damage. Children even drop out of school because of the bullying impact.There is a huge trauma for experincing bullying. Bullying also harms the feelings, and also feel like bullying others when u get affected by the bullying. People only bully because they are going through problems or are just jealous of what you have.

Risks And Challenges

Children around the world face challenges and risks like child labor, child abuse, lack of education, war, bullying and poverty.

Child labor is when children under 18 years old work because of poverty/persistent poverty and sometimes leave school to work.

Child abuse is when a child gets abused by an adult and faces physical abuse/ emotional abuse, physical abuse is when the adult abuses the kid by hitting them. Emotional abuse is when the adult hurts the child's feelings by talking to your child rudely. 1/7 of the world has child abuse.

Lack of education is when a child has no school and most likely be poor at the future due to no school/no college and no job.

War is a risk to take, war is when your country is getting invaded from a different country so people and children take plastic boats to travel, those people don't always survive due to unsafe boats/ invaders. If they survive they will also go through poverty.

[adventuretolkienlover]

PRO: So, I heard that you can block anon asks from a friend. So that's cool!

CON: But I also noticed that having anon asks on increases your chances of trolls and cyber bullies.

PRO: But, you can get asks from more people. Even people that aren't Tumblr bloggers. And therefore, get a wider range of opinions and info.

Thoughts?

[beardedmrbean]

Vladimir Putin has lost more of his top commanders in the war in Ukraine than previously reported, according to Japanese and Western intelligence.

The estimate of Russian generals killed increased to 10 this week after former retired Major General Dmitry Ulyanov, 44, reportedly died in a firefight in the Donbas region. A top paratrooper and commander of the elite 98th Guards Airborne Division, Ulyanov's death was the first among Russian generals reported for several months.

Ukrainian sources claimed in July that 14 Russian generals had been killed although some claims have been rebutted. While there have not been reports of Putin losing generals for several months, the scale of losses of such high-ranking officers is rare.

However, Japan estimates that 20 of Putin's generals have been killed in the war, based on intelligence gathered by Tokyo in cooperation with the United States and Europe.

Retired General Kiyofumi Iwata, the former chief of staff of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force, described the tally as "unbelievably high," while speaking to Nikkei Asia, especially when compared with the U.S. which has seen almost no combat deaths of officers ranked that highly.

"The death of a general weakens troop morale," he said.

The news outlet reported that one theory for such high losses was that Ukraine located commanders by tracking signals from their cell phones, which were used due to communication shortcomings earlier in the war but have since been banned.

Iwata believed that the cyber warfare capabilities of Ukraine's forces enabled Kyiv to find the locations of the generals, who are typically sent into the field.

A Japanese intelligence official told Nikkei that another reason that the generals' whereabouts were known was due to "informants" in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, much of which are controlled by Russia.

Newsweek reached out to the Russian defense ministry for comment.

"What is interesting is not so much that they're losing quality, but what they will be losing is people who are confident because the generals have got that far because they're loyal and are used to bullying people," Glen Grant, a military analyst with the Baltic Security Foundation, told Newsweek.

"What you can't tell is that it might actually have a positive effect for Russia," he said. "You lose these people who've been selected not because of their ability, but because of their loyalty."

"Maybe some of the people who come in behind some of the officers are better and less on the greasy pole," he added.

[kierreras]

I see Elaine as a crazy gf, everyone who meet them say she always give bad looks. And also rudy anxiety increase a lot since she is with him, he totally changed his personality. Maybe he is in a toxic relationship but cant recognized it

yes, i really miss the way rudy was in 2020, but i think that the whole pandemic thing kind of influenced his behaviour change as well. cause he is almost the only one who still wears masks, doesn't go out a lot. i think his anxiety started there, but i'm not excluding relationship's influence i don't know her as a person, but the way people describe how she acts around fans doesn't look good. i just don't really know why can't she try acting differently cause she absolutely knows that fans notice her behaviour. she's a big mystery to me, really even if he's in toxic relationship, it's his choice. he's not being held hostage there, he can always get out. it's just some fans have to understand that bulling him and her online won't get them to magically break up next day. cyber bullying only causes rudy's anxiety to get even worth

[systemtek]

This AI-Powered GPS Communicator for Kids Could Solve Screen Addiction

As the #1 bestselling tracking device for kids with the highest rate of customer satisfaction in Japan, BoT Talk is poised to give smartwatches, Apple AirTag, and smartphones a run for their money in the US. It solves the main argument against taking smartphones out of schools, like LA Unified and New York City School Districts have done, by giving parents a way to reach their children during an emergency at school. BoT Talk offers a way to keep track of children, communicate with them in real time, and avoid screen addiction all at once. Recipient of the Good Design Award 2023 - Best 100, iF Design Award 2024, and the Red Dot Design Award 2024, this GPS tracking device was designed with children's safety in mind. This is especially true since, unlike smartphones with large screens designed for endless scrolling, BoT Talk features a small display solely for essential functions, helping kids focus and reduce unnecessary distractions like social media. In 2017, Founder, Keita Yagi, struggled to find a way to keep tabs on his own children without putting a smartphone in their hands. He wanted to avoid excessive internet use, a very real contributor to mental health in children, as well as putting them in harm's way of internet predators and cyber bullies but still increase their autonomy and sense of independence. BoT US says, "BoT Talk is the perfect companion for modern parents seeking peace of mind. This internet-free, simple yet innovative GPS device provides accurate and consistent location updates, ensuring you're always connected to your young explorers. With the added ability for kids to communicate through 2-way voice messages, BoT Talk enhances their freedom while keeping you informed, wherever their curiosity leads." Now available on Amazon, you can purchase this revolutionary GPS tracker for kids  that works like a walkie talkie with a major tech upgrade. With child abductions still troubling parents and kids' mental health at an all time low, this web-based location tagging service, that connects to an app on the caregiver's smartphone, aids in children's safety by integrating data from GPS, Wi-Fi hotspots, and cell towers, all while learning your children's behaviors to set custom safe zones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqqFgmnL9k4 Key features of BoT Talk include: - Direct Communication: Children can communicate directly with parents and caregivers using 2-way voice messaging. - GPS Tracking: Real-time location tracking with Geospot notification allows parents to know their child's whereabouts at any time through a dedicated app. - Ease of Use: Intuitive one button design, with a pre-installed SIM line eliminating the need for complex setup, makes it easy for children to use BoT Talk independently, fostering confidence and responsibility. - Kid-tested Quality: Lightweight, waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof. - Long Battery Life: One charge lasts up to a month. - Affordability: Lowest price tag vs. other smartphone/watch options with minimal monthly fee for GPS and Talk features. One user in Brooklyn, NY said, "BoT Talk is simple enough for our nine-year-old to take a few seconds, send us a message to check in, and get on with the rest of her day. And it doesn't cause a distraction at her school. It also allows us to delay buying her a smartphone for another few years, which we appreciate because we don't want her on social media or anything like that." While another parent offered this, "During the last school year, my child's school experienced an in-house emergency. Parents were asked to stay away while the police investigated. During this stressful time, my child was able to send us a message. We are grateful for the peace of mind that BoT Talk provided." BoT Talk is now available for purchase at http://www.bot.app/us and Amazon. For more information about BoT Talk and its features, please visit http://www.bot.app/us. BoT Talk, Japan's #1 and award-winning communication device for kids is now available in the United States. Its AI technology allows parents to track kids' real-time location. Stay connected with a simple 2-way voice messaging feature. Read the full article