Report, edit, etc...Posted by smasher25 on 2006-02-01 at 01:40:12
I've seen it happen and someone said it was cool.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Sie_Sayoka on 2006-02-01 at 03:19:34
picking on people is mean
Report, edit, etc...Posted by (DI)Yulla on 2006-02-01 at 07:02:17
This is a contributing factor to teenage suicidal rates... Bullyings gotta stop now...
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-02-01 at 08:40:05
Or does it?
Maybe people should understand a bit more, that word's do not effect you unless you let them or you give them meaning.
People should stop being so soft now a days.
Maybe people should understand a bit more, that word's do not effect you unless you let them or you give them meaning.
People should stop being so soft now a days.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Snipe on 2006-02-01 at 08:43:21
QUOTE(smasher25 @ Feb 1 2006, 12:40 AM)
I've seen it happen and someone said it was cool.
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Lol, are you trying to say.. If you pick on people you are considered cool? because that is just stupid. lol the way you phrased it is also funny. But no it's not cool. But lots of people tend to do it.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SiLeNT(U) on 2006-02-01 at 08:46:51
Yeah, of course it's cool, everyone knows that.
Seriously though, I do a lot of that at school, not sure why. I guess it's fun to pick on people and make fun of them, I'm not saying it's right, just sayin it's fun.
Seriously though, I do a lot of that at school, not sure why. I guess it's fun to pick on people and make fun of them, I'm not saying it's right, just sayin it's fun.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by CaptainWill on 2006-02-01 at 09:39:21
You mean you don't consider the psychological effect it has on them?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by The_Crackhead on 2006-02-01 at 11:02:01
QUOTE(CaptainWill @ Feb 1 2006, 08:39 AM)
You mean you don't consider the psychological effect it has on them?
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I side with that. All you're doing is increasing the suicide/homicide rate of everyone around you: Even if they aren't the ones being bullied.
I'm not being soft, I just don't want to see another Columbine happen, which it will if fooles keep picking on people for no good reason exept "lyk i h8 taht do0d hse s0yckxss1!!11oen1!1"
And why do you hate him anyway? The people posting here are giving very vague reasons...
You're doing it because it's "cool"? You think because meer perspective of gang-type culture that constantly hovers around you and tells you to do something, that means you should go ruin a kid's childhood, and possibly make him phycologicly insane...?
"In picking on people you hate being cool?" No. It's not. It's just being a stupid doo doo head and a idiot.
I don't understand SEN people sometimes.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SiLeNT(U) on 2006-02-01 at 11:06:00
Well, to be honest, I'm not the only one that bullies him, it's actually a group effort. Besides, maybe we wouldn't do it so often if he would stop complaining to Vice Principal and teacher for every little thing.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodan on 2006-02-01 at 13:35:33
It's just nature. Nearly all animal species have a pecking order (that term was derived from observing the behavior of chickens). The dominant ones do more pecking and get pecked fewer times, if at all, by others (and do most of the mating), while the weaker ones get pecked a lot (and get fewer mates). No national code of morals is going to stop nature. I've been picked on, and I've picked on others. It's just life, deal with it.
Oh yeah, and it's not confined only to young people. It never stops throughout your lifetime.
Oh yeah, and it's not confined only to young people. It never stops throughout your lifetime.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SiLeNT(U) on 2006-02-01 at 13:43:40
See, Doodan agrees with me. 
I'm not saying it's right, but even if I stop picking on people, whos to say everyone else will stop as well? I like to think of it this way, if you are getting picked on, it's your own fault for giving people the impression that you aren't willing to stand up for yourself.
I'm not saying it's right, but even if I stop picking on people, whos to say everyone else will stop as well? I like to think of it this way, if you are getting picked on, it's your own fault for giving people the impression that you aren't willing to stand up for yourself.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Syphon on 2006-02-01 at 13:45:26
QUOTE(CaptainWill @ Feb 1 2006, 09:39 AM)
You mean you don't consider the psychological effect it has on them?
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When I act mean to people this is the last thing on my mind, I want them to suffer and I want it now, who cares about the future mental side effects in the heat of the moment?
Not Syphon.
Although I rarely am mean to people since i started listening to soothing music 24/7.
I take the role of a human punching bag in my group of friends. PArtially because I'm hella annoying, partially because I have an inhuman tolerance for pain. (Last night I scratched a hole into my leg without noticed. Bed covered in blood. Today I smashed my head off a piece of oak, didn't realise it for a half minute.)
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Voyager7456(MM) on 2006-02-01 at 16:03:59
No, it's not cool, it's retarded.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by CaptainWill on 2006-02-01 at 18:45:35
QUOTE(Doodan @ Feb 1 2006, 06:35 PM)
It's just nature. Nearly all animal species have a pecking order (that term was derived from observing the behavior of chickens). The dominant ones do more pecking and get pecked fewer times, if at all, by others (and do most of the mating), while the weaker ones get pecked a lot (and get fewer mates). No national code of morals is going to stop nature. I've been picked on, and I've picked on others. It's just life, deal with it.
Oh yeah, and it's not confined only to young people. It never stops throughout your lifetime.
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Oh yeah, and it's not confined only to young people. It never stops throughout your lifetime.
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I disagree with that. Your typical playground/school bully isn't usually the sharpest knife in the box, and is unlikely to be materially successful in later life. Knowing this (or not), he/she enjoys life while they can - at the top of the school's social circles - a place where they can get by bullying.
When, 20 years down the line, the bully is bagging the groceries of the nerd who he used to pick on at school and now lives a successful life due to his intelligence, you see how the tables can turn.
Of course bullying happens in adult society, and you're right in that it seems to be natural (for some people, anyway). Also, adult bullying is usually more centred around obtaining something material from the person being bullied and involves less physical violence and more blackmail, whereas childhood bullying is done more for social advancement.
Those who bully just because they get enjoyment out of it are fairly messed up people.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SiLeNT(U) on 2006-02-01 at 18:54:50
No, I don't do it to get "enjoyment", i just think it's funny, besides, I bet you that if the person I bullied had the chance, he would bully me.
BTW, I'm not messed up and my grades are just fine, thank you very much.
BTW, I'm not messed up and my grades are just fine, thank you very much.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mini Moose 2707 on 2006-02-01 at 19:06:48
If you're going to commit suicide or kill others because someone jokes around with you, then you're weak. Your overreaction digs your own grave. I can understand if the bully is seriously hurting others, like beating the crap out of them. That's a problem. But if you're just busting someone's chops and playing around, I don't see why anyone should be suffering "severe physcological impact".
Yeah, I've been on both sides of this, bully and bullied. I haven't heard of anyone wanting to kill me, nor did I ever want to kill anyone.
Yeah, I've been on both sides of this, bully and bullied. I haven't heard of anyone wanting to kill me, nor did I ever want to kill anyone.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodan on 2006-02-01 at 19:07:21
QUOTE(CaptainWill @ Feb 1 2006, 06:45 PM)
I disagree with that. Your typical playground/school bully isn't usually the sharpest knife in the box, and is unlikely to be materially successful in later life. Knowing this (or not), he/she enjoys life while they can - at the top of the school's social circles - a place where they can get by bullying.
When, 20 years down the line, the bully is bagging the groceries of the nerd who he used to pick on at school and now lives a successful life due to his intelligence, you see how the tables can turn.
Of course bullying happens in adult society, and you're right in that it seems to be natural (for some people, anyway). Also, adult bullying is usually more centred around obtaining something material from the person being bullied and involves less physical violence and more blackmail, whereas childhood bullying is done more for social advancement.
Those who bully just because they get enjoyment out of it are fairly messed up people.
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When, 20 years down the line, the bully is bagging the groceries of the nerd who he used to pick on at school and now lives a successful life due to his intelligence, you see how the tables can turn.
Of course bullying happens in adult society, and you're right in that it seems to be natural (for some people, anyway). Also, adult bullying is usually more centred around obtaining something material from the person being bullied and involves less physical violence and more blackmail, whereas childhood bullying is done more for social advancement.
Those who bully just because they get enjoyment out of it are fairly messed up people.
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No one stays on top forever. Also, it does indeed depend very much on the setting.
I know this topic is about bullying, but you need not be a bully to exert dominance. Bullying is simply one of the methods to strengthen oneself while weakening others. Most agree it may not be intelligent, but it is common, effective, and it's not going away.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by SiLeNT(U) on 2006-02-01 at 19:36:01
QUOTE(Mini Moose 2707 @ Feb 1 2006, 07:06 PM)
If you're going to commit suicide or kill others because someone jokes around with you, then you're weak. Your overreaction digs your own grave. I can understand if the bully is seriously hurting others, like beating the crap out of them. That's a problem. But if you're just busting someone's chops and playing around, I don't see why anyone should be suffering "severe physcological impact".
Yeah, I've been on both sides of this, bully and bullied. I haven't heard of anyone wanting to kill me, nor did I ever want to kill anyone.
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Yeah, that's true as well, words can't hurt you unless you let them hurt you, physical pain is a different story though.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Kame on 2006-02-01 at 19:41:51
Well, when I pick on people I usually choose one of their beliefs, pick it up, tear it to pieces, spit on it, and give it back. All sensibley, of course. Its really fun, actually, because I'm just stating my opinion and how I don't agree with them, its not like I'm punching them.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodan on 2006-02-01 at 19:45:39
And another thing is miscommunication. If I tell a girl she has a big butt, it's because I'm flirting. But she could take it the wrong way and think I'm being mean. Over sensitivity of the "victims" is also another HUGE factor in bullying.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Oo.Vic.oO on 2006-02-01 at 19:47:28
No.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Aikanaro on 2006-02-01 at 20:30:52
QUOTE(SiLeNT(U) @ Feb 1 2006, 08:46 AM)
Yeah, of course it's cool, everyone knows that.
Seriously though, I do a lot of that at school, not sure why. I guess it's fun to pick on people and make fun of them, I'm not saying it's right, just sayin it's fun.
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Seriously though, I do a lot of that at school, not sure why. I guess it's fun to pick on people and make fun of them, I'm not saying it's right, just sayin it's fun.
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Why do you even do it if you do not have a reason? Sure, it is possible to not give a meaning to the words the bully is thrusting upon you. Though, that is not always the case. Its not only that though. A bully cal also go around and tell everyone something untruthful about yourself. Theres many ways to bully someone.
Sincerely though, if you have no reason to bully Silent(U), Stop it right away. I mean it. It can have psychological effect on them. It is no way/shape/form to make fun of somebody. It only shows you are more immature. Especially if you come here to say you don't know why but its fun. I've been picked on myself. I ignored it most of the time. Though when you start being the target of many people, its not that easy.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Doodan on 2006-02-01 at 20:42:13
From the time I was six, until the time I was about twelve, I was one of the smallest, youngest, and nerdiest kids in my class (as nerdy as one could be without computers). Therefor, I got picked on. It was at its worst when I was about seven and eight years old. But I have to say, I'm glad it happened. It really thickened my skin, and taught me alot about life and people. Of course, it felt bad at the time, but you grow up. I don't resent it anymore. Plus, I learned a ton of hilarious insults.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Toothfariy on 2006-02-01 at 21:17:52
ok i pick on my older and younger brother cause im the biggest in my family. but the thing thats funny about school is that im almost always kidding at school but some reatrad takes me seriously and tells their friend that im mean then i got a bunch of new enmies who try to make fun of my but for some reason, i got high enough self esteem to not care witch is what i think teens these days need to have.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by smasher25 on 2006-02-02 at 02:27:05
Well actually I sorta get taunted and jeered at by people, and sometimes even pushed but I just @#%#$@ with it, and bring it to H### cause it's a bit weird. i mean look I never ever EVER did anything to the four people who picked on me but they just hate that I'm a prep. WHTTA EXPECT? FAIL SCHOOL ON PURPOSE? I mean i get good grades and anything and i look like a nerd but why do they #$@$ING care?