Gaming and Cyberbullying
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- Available after Aug 3, 2015 at 12am
Key Terms
griefer: noun - bully in the world of online games; people who don’t play by the rules and attempt to cause as much distress and discomfort for other players as possible
Bullying is a problem in the online gaming world. A lot of kids know the people they are playing with and that is the best strategy to avoid harassment from griefers. If you do play strangers, be aware that gaming has become a way for bullies to harass and threaten kids online. If you encounter someone like this, use the strategies below:
Key Concepts
- Play with people you know
- If you run into a griefer, don’t respond. Block them, save any evidence, and report them.
- Don’t share personal information through game chat.
- Don’t share your account details, like passwords, with other gamers, or even your friends.
- If something happens that makes you feel scared or uncomfortable, tell an adult you trust.
- Remember, if an advertisement or another gamer offers something that sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- If you’re upset while gaming, take a break and cool off before continuing.
- Respect other gamers online and don’t become a griefer yourself.
- Gaming online involves real people. Think about what you say and do!
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