What can you do if someone is publicly harassing
you (in a discussion group or chat situation)?
Keep a log of any harassing activity
Save all offending communications for evidence,
both electronically and in hard copy (print). DO
NOT edit them in any way.
Log off or surf elsewhere. If the situation
causes you to fear for your safety or that of
others, contact your local law enforcement
agency.
Keep a log of any harassing activity.
Save all offending communications for evidence,
both electronically and in hard copy (print). DO
NOT edit them in any way.
Contact the group's administrator and provide
evidence of the harassment. If they fail to
respond, stop participating in the group.
What should you NOT do if being harassed or
bullied by e-mail?
DO NOT send or reply to e-mail when you are angry
or upset. Wait until you are composed;
you do
not want to become perceived as the harasser.
DO NOT rush in to a confrontation. You can risk
starting a "flame war" which can rapidly
escalate.
DO NOT respond to flaming (provocation online)
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/cyberbullying.html