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| Internet Bullying |  Internet bullying (it is also called cyberbullying) has become such a serious issue on the Internet that several states including Washington, Oregon and Rhode Island are proposing legislation concerning Internet bullying.
Definition of cyberbullying: an intentional act of aggression toward another person via the Internet.
Internet bullying includes the following actions:
 - Sending cruel or threatening emails or text messages.
Making nasty or false comments about another person.
Sending questionnaires to classmates about the physical characteristics of another student.
Creating websites to deride other people.
Sending sensitive, private information to others.
Posting images of others with the intent to embarrass them.
Internet bullying is most often done by teenagers. But many adults also have recourse to online bullying.
Types of Internet Bullies
The Vengeful Angel
These bullies use cyberbullying tactics to right perceived wrongs, or protect others from the “bad guy” they are now victimizing.
The Power Hungry
These bullies use harassment for exerting authority over others and show that they are powerful. They prefer to have a small circle of friends to share their bullying tactics with and often boast about their activities and actions. Often the “Power Hungry” bully is an actual life victim of real bullying, but utilizes their online skills to frighten and embarrass others anonymously.
Mean Girls
This type of cyberbullying is usually done in a group in a room or virtually together. It is done for entertainment and these types of bullies want people to know who they are and that they have to power to cyberbully others.
The Inadvertent Cyberbully
These bullies don’t really consider themselves cyberbullies at all. They might just pretend to be tough online, or react to hurtful messages or communication they themselves have received.
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