Outing the trolls, bullies, and pedophiles

Outing the trolls, bullies, and pedophiles

Amanda Todd
It’s been quite a week for those amongst us who thrive dwelling in the Internets toiletbowl. A week that saw trolls outed, bullies identified and arrested, and pedophiles busted. All this comes in the wake of anger over the suicide of bullied and tormented teenager Amanda Todd. It should, but doubtfully will, give second thought to those believing they are anonymous online and that their actions will have no consequences.

Todd posted her video, My story: Struggling, bullying, suicide, self harm because it was her hope “to be an inspiration and to show that I can be strong.” Amanda’s death came just weeks after she had posted the video detailing her struggle with suicidal feelings and depression after being ostracized at school and tormented on Facebook when a stalker began distributing topless pictures of her online. Police are currently trying to pinpoint what may have caused the teenager to finally take her own life. Read more about Outing the trolls, bullies, and pedophiles