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That’s depressing. Well I can definitely pay my respects. Youtube seems like one of the worst places lately aside from other bully hang outs.
You tube is starting to get a little schizo, too. Not good at all. I feel very sad for this teenager and the family also. It’s a shame that our world has people in it that are so ruthless and mean that they would drive a child to kill himself. My heart goes out to this young person and his family. So very sorry that this happened.
I actually read some disturbing comments on some cyber bullying videos themselves, where people were actively denouncing cyber bullying as a thing. Have people no taste?
Also note, you may be aware some of the bullies used youtube as a review spot. I wonder if after the Ginmar thing and this teen suicide thing, if these video reviews will start to fade away. Which gives one a load of mixed feelings. On one hand, no more bullied teens like this.
On the other, if there were videos we’d have a face to the monsters rather than having the anonymity of the internet.