I've been hearing a lot about this Amanda Todd girl. She made some mistakes and was subsequently mistreated because of them. She felt bad enough that she committed suicide.
I think the worst part is that people are saying she deserved it because of the mistakes she made. I see people saying she brought it on herself. People are even making jokes about, pretending to drink bleach, etc.
I just...I think technology has put us into a situation where we sometimes forget the subjects of these jokes are real people. Her family is out there somewhere, and I sincerely hope they haven't seen any of this stuff.
I mean, yes, the girl screwed up, but she didn't deserve to feel the way she did, to feel like she only had one way out. She certainly deserves some respect now that it's all over. If not her, then her family.
I guess what I'm trying to say is: Stop being shitty, and respect human life.
I think the worst part is that people are saying she deserved it because of the mistakes she made. I see people saying she brought it on herself. People are even making jokes about, pretending to drink bleach, etc.
I just...I think technology has put us into a situation where we sometimes forget the subjects of these jokes are real people. Her family is out there somewhere, and I sincerely hope they haven't seen any of this stuff.
I mean, yes, the girl screwed up, but she didn't deserve to feel the way she did, to feel like she only had one way out. She certainly deserves some respect now that it's all over. If not her, then her family.
I guess what I'm trying to say is: Stop being shitty, and respect human life.
bobblez:
Its a sad story, i just read up on it. People can be so cruel and especially kids, a friend of mine was afraid to tell her kids that their father was gay all because she was worried about what the kids at school would say and make fun on them... people can be so cruel
boosterp:
She did screw up, but she was a victim and I agree it is a sad story. I feel bad for her family and wish them the best. I hope they catch the bastard and string him up by his balls then break all the bones in his body. Also, there is a lesson to learn, maybe several some of which should be inherent in this tech oriented world we live in. While I have met many people through the internet in person later, you always have to keep a guard up. I think parents also need to be more involved in their kids online activities, not in an overly controlling fashion but much as when I grew up without internet my parents met my friends and knew their parents.