CYBER BULLYING -- Don't Tolerate It
Cyber bullying comes in many forms. If you've ever been in a chat room, forum or blog site and witnessed 'flaming' or incendiary posts against another, you've witnessed cyber-bullying first hand.
Cyber bullying is administered at the hands of someone who is not brave enough to say something to your face, yet is quick with the witty and inspired comebacks so as to hurt your feelings and intimidate you. From the big picture, it is no different than face to face bullying with one exception ... it is not done in person, it is done in print.
This form of bullying often happens to readers under the guise of negative feedback which cannot be removed, or even in a blog post where the blog owner has the ability to delete which posts they so choose, something that I experienced myself recently..
How do you handle a cyber bully?
First, don't tolerate any form of bullying. However, rather than take the bait and fire back a volley that you may have to eat later, stay calm and hold your ground.
Second, report them to the chat room moderator or forum moderator immediately, if a moderator is not in attendance at the time of the incendiary remarks. Most chatrooms and forums are moderated, and the bully may get a warning soon after the episode. If not, don't allow intimidation -- report them. If you have the opportunity, copy the incendiary comments as hard copy backup for when you report it. That is the easiest part.
Third, and more difficult, don't take the incendiary remark to heart. Take a deeper look at the source and know that at any given time, a relatively balanced soul can step over the edge and get out of balance. You may have to dig a bit to offer your blessing, but do so. Bless the offending party and release their negative remark or action to the Universe where it will do no harm.
Fourth, keep in mind that there are just some folks who are not happy with themselves, and sometimes they may say or do things to hurt others to make themselves feel less pain, as strange as that may sound to you.
Fifth, take the matter into meditation, and connect with the party on a higher level. Even negative people can be reached in this manner. There is a techique by Dhyana Markley on my Keen Blog that will help you resolve conflict. It is simply called "Techique to Resolve Conflict." Please give it a look-see and perhaps try to resolve the issue on the inner planes.
Lastly, know that forgiveness is the bigger part of valor. Forgive, forget and move on.
Warmly
Bee
Dolphyn Wisdom of the Ancients
www.dolphinpsychic.com