Cyber bullying as a social issue - Taking a stand

A social issue is defined by Wikipedia as an issue in which influences many individuals and is opposed by society: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_issue 

Cyber bullying has become a great social issue within the recent years and attempts to retaliate against it have used the same means in which it imposes itself; the internet and social media!  What better way to fight against cyber bullying then to take a media stand, spread awareness globally and help prevent future cases.  Many individuals, including celebrities, family of previous victims, officials and activists have taken a stand against cyber bullying by increasing awareness, writing articles and books, publishing in magazines, sharing their stories, and enforcing privacy and anti-bullying laws.  Social media platforms including Facebook and Twitter accounts have been created in attempts to spread awareness and share stories to prevent cyber bullying.  Some of these social media accounts include: https://twitter.com/AntiBullyingPro, https://twitter.com/ETCBtweet, https://www.facebook.com/helpstopcyberbullying123

These sites act to get the community involved in anti-bullying practices and raise awareness globally.  This video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfT2qqrqzgo posted by the ETCB twitter account does a excellent job at explaining cyber bullying as a whole; the reasons for it, the effects of it and how to help prevent it.  It is individuals like these, who created these social networking accounts and spend time making videos, who are trying to make a positive difference in the world.  It is true that technology and the Internet are designed to enhance our lives and to increase our connections with other’s worldwide, it is ultimately up to us and how we use them.  If we choose the positive route and think before we hit send we will change the fate of cyber bullying and help those who have fallen victims to cyber bullies.  An article in PEOPLE magazine was recently published about a baseball player’s daughter who was a victim of cyber bullying, he took a stand and defended his daughter and it became public attention: http://www.people.com/article/curt-schilling-daughter-dangers-social-media-cyberbullying?xid=socialflow_twitter_peoplemag

In regards to putting an end to cyber bullying technology sure does beat word of mouth; once something is published online it goes viral and comes to the attention of many.  In the same way cyber bullies use the internet to spread negative hate individuals retaliate by spreading love using the same medium.  Cyber space can and should be a positive atmosphere!