U kids R crazy
We all know children can be cruel, but this is ridiculous: The
latest craze among wireless youth is SMS bullying. According to a
recent survey by British children's charity NCH, 16% of young people
said they've received bullying or threatening text messages. Tough-guy
wannabes love this kind of warfare because the technology affords them
some anonymity. Also, by using mobile devices they can threaten their
targets anywhere, anytime — no longer is bullying restricted to
school hallways and playgrounds. Of course, the whole idea of
anonymous, electronic mobile bullying smacks of the most extreme
cowardice imaginable. If you're going to threaten somebody, at least
have the guts to do it to their face and with your name attached. And
if any of you punks want to discuss this matter with me further, you
know where to find me.
— Anon — er, Jason Ankeny
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