I spent most of the last day staring at my laptop screen wondering how I was going to write about this. I think this is revision number five. It’s hard to believe I have to write this at all to be honest and no matter how I tried the words just failed me. I’d startRead more about It’s Time to Man Up Facebook[…]
Published on May 22, 2013 Press Release May 22 2013 Pad link: http://www.anonpaste.me/anonpaste2/in… Greetings world We are Anonymous, Anonymous call for ANOTHER peaceful rally will be held in front of Police Headquarters in the continuation of seeking JUSTICE for the Parsons family following the TRAGIC death of their 17-year-old daughter Rehtaeh. We are rallying forRead more about Anonymous Press Release May 22 2013[…]
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a charitable organization dedicated to the personal safety of all children. Their goal is to reduce child victimization by providing programs and services to Canadians. The Centre was established in April 1985 as Child Find Manitoba following the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Candace Derksen. Candace’s mother, Wilma,Read more about Canadian Centre for Child Protection[…]
During our meeting on Tuesday with Prime Minister Harper he mentioned his wife Laureens work with Need Help Now. The web site offers tips and resources for combating online exploitation. “You never want to put anything down that can hurt you but they do because they’re kids and it happens,” Harper said in an interviewRead more about NeedHelpNow.ca[…]
You really see nothing wrong with someone creating a Facebook Page mocking a dead teenager? And after reviewing my report and request to have it removed you “were not able to confirm that the specific page you reported violates Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities”? Well how about we put aside your Statement of RightsRead more about Seriously Facebook?[…]
I want to say thank you to Anonymous for getting involved in my daughters case. Thank you for being the driving force behind the *new information that came forward and thank you for your continued support for bringing the four men who raped and ultimately murdered my daughter to justice. I won’t forget this. *NewRead more about Thank you Anonymous[…]
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 …
I paid very close attention when it was clear that the aftermath of the 2011 Vancouver Riots were going to play out a little differently. During the mayhem that followed the Vancouver Canucks’ 4-0 Stanley Cup final loss to the Boston Bruins social media circles exploded with images and information about what was happening, whereRead more about Social Media Vigilantism[…]