Why does R & S attract so many bullies?

Question

eri - you have assumed that my purpose for asking is personal. It is not - there is an academic purpose behind these questions.

Answer 1

I found this in a site for children, it describes perfectly what is going on here ;-) It seems we are all back to primary school (lol)

What is bullying?
Bullying is when someone keeps doing or saying things to have power over another person.
Some of the ways they bully other people are by: calling them names, saying or writing nasty things about them, leaving them out of activities, not talking to them, threatening them, making them feel uncomfortable or scared, taking or damaging their things, hitting or kicking them, or making them do things they don't want to do.

Have any of these things happened to you? Have you done any of these things to someone else? Really, bullying is wrong behaviour which makes the person being bullied feel afraid or uncomfortable.

Why do some people bully?

There are a lot of reasons why some people bully.
They may see it as a way of being popular, or making themselves look tough and in charge.
Some bullies do it to get attention or things, or to make other people afraid of them. Others might be jealous of the person they are bullying. They may be being bullied themselves.

Some bullies may not even understand how wrong their behaviour is and how it makes the person being bullied feel.


Why are some (young) people bullied?

Some (young) people are bullied for no particular reason, but sometimes it's because they are different in some way - perhaps it's the colour of their skin, the way they talk, their size or their name.
Sometimes (young) people are bullied because they look like they won't stand up for themselves.

Why is bullying harmful?

Some people think bullying is just part of growing up and a way for young people to learn to stick up for themselves. But bullying can make young people feel lonely, unhappy and frightened. It makes them feel unsafe and think there must be something wrong with them. They lose confidence and may not want to go to school any more. It may make them sick.

What can you do if you are being bullied?

Coping with bullying can be difficult, but remember, you are not the problem, the bully is. You have a right to feel safe and secure.
And if you're different in some way, be proud of it!

AND in another site:

Some bullies come from families where everyone is angry and shouting all the time. They may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. Some bullies are copying what they've seen someone else do. Some have been bullied themselves.

Sometimes a bully knows that what he or she is doing or saying hurts other people. But other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don't understand or care about the feelings of others.

Bullies often pick on someone they think they can have power over. They might pick on kids who get upset easily or who have trouble sticking up for themselves. Getting a big reaction out of someone can make bullies feel like they have the power they want. Sometimes bullies pick on someone who is smarter than they are or different from them in some way. Sometimes bullies just pick on a kid for no reason at all.

What Happens to Bullies?

In the end, most bullies wind up in trouble. If they keep acting mean and hurtful, sooner or later they may have only a few friends left — usually other kids who are just like them. The power they wanted slips away fast. (It seems we see this here a LOT, especially in this section, politics and Gender and Women's Studies)

Answer 2

I haven't encountered any bullies.

Bullies are those who strong-arm or act bossy towards others.

The virtual nature of the global electronic village precludes these events preemptively.

I can read what you say but you can't touch me. I can make my sentiments known but lack the physical aspect required to force those sentiments upon you.

Assertiveness does not make for a bully. Don't be afraid of somebody over their opinion. Like their nose and their anus we all have them -- and at some level they all smell.

Answer 3

Well the subjects of religion as well as politics tend to bring out different emotions in people. Now couple that with the fact that people are behind a computer screen with full blown anonymity and that's when people decide to be as nasty as they want to be when it comes to dealing with other people.

Answer 4

hi dad here tell me who bulling you ill take care of them that's what dads do go ahead Tell me i fix it for you luv dad p.s. they think Christan's are door mats they try to walk all over if you let them but they wont mee around with mr. t or tiny Lister or the power team so don't let a few bullies scare you we have the power of the lord on our side and they are lost sheep trying to find there way back luv dad

Answer 5

There are nasty Christians right here. they shop coming near right here and asserting that a god exists! needless to say expressing an opinion diverse to mine is oppressive and offensive. they have not have been given any perfect to think of in yet differently and say so! Why do they might desire to be so nasty? Why do no longer they comprehend my opinion adequate to maintain their very own to themselves?

Answer 6

They were raised by domineering might makes right parents with strict religious beliefs and limited views about women. And they bring that crap with them when they come here.

Answer 7

You know, I am not the sharpest person in the world. But what is R and S.

Answer 8

OK, I looked over your past questions to see what you're referring to, but it seems like all you do is complain about other people (asking why people are bullies, judgemental, trolls, etc). Seems to me that you're overly sensitive. Maybe the internet forums aren't the best place for you.

Answer 9

Bullies?
More like pesky flies.

Answer 10

Perhaps because a lot is at stake whatever one believes..