Anonymous Postings & Possible Consequences
Thu, 25 Feb 2010, 05:46 pmGreg Ross19 posts in thread
Anonymous Postings & Possible Consequences
Thu, 25 Feb 2010, 05:46 pmPerhaps I'm too old to 'get' the joke, however I've been horrified to read what I hope are supposed to be tongue in cheek comments about Grant Watson. And even if there was any truth to the rumours, we don't have the French justice system - here in Australia there is a presumption of innocence.
The hideous reality of people publicly making such comments, whether in jest or not, is that some mud always sticks, no matter how innocent / exonerated a person may be. The courts are starting to get very serious about such postings, anyone doubting this would do well to read page 17 of today's West Australian newspaper (Thursday 25 February 2010) - it's just cost a coward - sorry - anonymous blogger, $30,000 plus costs in the WA Supreme Court.
Similar to Bullying
Mon, 1 Mar 2010, 11:25 pmLook at the psychology of the bully. Very similar thing. To quote an essay on Bullies...
"Characteristics of bullies
Certain common traits have been postulated, in particular of males who bully others. Among these are a need to feel powerful and in control, pleasure at the suffering of others (see Sadism), lack of empathy for others and a pattern of blaming the victim. Upbringing is often blamed for the behavior, especially physical punishment and abuse at home, lack of parental warmth, and a culture of violence as a means of resolving problems. Bullies are often antisocial and disobedient, lack social skills and are often loners. [3]
Other researchers have identified a quickness to anger and the use of force, addiction to aggressive behaviors, mistaking others' actions as hostile, a concern with preserving their self image, and engaging in obsessive or rigid actions. (Hazler, R. J., Carney, J. V., Green, S., Powell, R., & Jolly, L. S. (1997). Areas of Expert Agreement on Identification of School Bullies and Victims. School Psychology International, 18, 3-12.)" - Source
Also;
Just a few research examples. Also, on this site you will find;
http://www.theatre.asn.au/blog/labrug/community_vs_the_troll
http://www.theatre.asn.au/blog/daniel_kershaw/the_very_short_history_of_trolling
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