Cyber-bullying - No good.

Have you ever got a mean message on Myspace, Facebook, or Twitter from someone that you were in a fight with or they just didn't like you? Technology is very useful tool if you use it for good reasons. Many schools have blocked all Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Tumblr, and a lot of other social networks. Many teens use texting and other social networks to gossip and even harass somebody. My opinion in this matter is if you have nothing good to say, don't say anything at all. Yes, I am at fault for some cyber-bullying and it was even taken to the principle of my high school. The girl was in a grade below me, it was a BIG misunderstanding. Though I have to admit I was really scared that day when they called me down to the office to go and talk to the principle about what was said over Facebook. The girl and I talked everything out, and we are now good friends. When you get mean messages or text you just need to ignore it because you replying back to them just fuels the fire even more. They are trying to get you to react to the stuff they are saying so they can have a good laugh about it. Be the bigger person and don't let them take the smile off of your face.
Here are some links to true life stories where teens have committed suicide because of cyberbullying:

Cyberbully Alert
The Megan Story
Blogs about cyberbullying:
Take Control and Stop Cyber-Bullying
Cyber-Bullying Help
We Say NO! (To Cyber-Bullying)

Facebook or Myspace?

Facebook or Myspace? Both of these social networks are very handy when it comes to communicating with family or friends.

In my opinion, Facebook is much better then Myspace if you like to play games and keep up to date with your family or friends. Myspace is alright if you like to be creative and you have a little more time on your hands. Here is some information about both Facebook and Myspace if you are into creating an account:

Facebook:

You can chat with peers who are online anytime! Many people use Facebook for the games & to see what is going on with people in their day to day life. A lot of adult and teens get addicted to games on Facebook like Farmville, Cafe world, and Farmtown. You can now buy money cards at your local Wal-mart or Krogers that you can use on Farmville! Another good thing that parents really like about Facebook is that Facebook has a very good protection system, which will keep what you want private always private. On Facebook you can comment on people's pictures, status, and relationship status. In 2007 Facebook had more than 21 million members generating 1.6 billion page views a day!

Myspace:

Myspace was one of the very sites I got when I was 13. I love how on Myspace you can design your background the way you want it. (That’s one thing about Facebook that I don't like) On Myspace there is also videos and games. A lot of kids these days have found Facebook and have forgotten all about Myspace. Yes, I am at fault for that but I do check my Myspace every once in a while. The one thing I really liked about Myspace was that you could have music on your page; even a whole playlist of songs. Just like Facebook, on Myspace you can have personal private settings and chat with peers online.

I got my information for this site:

http://jcmc.indiana.edu/vol12/issue4/ellison.html

So you tell me Facebook or Myspace? (: