What would you do if you THINK you see inappropriate name?

[Rowyne]

There needs to be a definitive stop to this sensationalized concept. Before anyone decides to start making wild accusations, "cyber bullying" needs to be addressed accurately.

Okay, let me stop you right there.

I wasn't trying to equate offensive names with cyber bullying.

I was specifically replying to these statements:

And let me re-emphasize the word "harmless" because words on a screen can never harm anyone.

and how exactly are words on a screen going to harm anyone?

I presented specific cases, and organizations that have officially recognized them, where words on a screen can and indeed did harm someone.

Too often, you hear kids say, "It's the interwebz, get over it." Does the written word somehow hurt or offend less than the spoken word? No, it's just that since you're on the other side of a computer, all too often, you're not held accountable for it.

I personally think it’s so wrong and unfair that so many people think they could treat people on the internet any way they want, just because the internet is “not real.” For me, no, that’s totally messed up. Some people said it’s just a game. Yep it’s game, but for MMO, it’s a game with other players, which are real human, in it. I don’t mind if someone, or I, would be a total big bully and be extremely mean to an NPC. They’re just NPC, programmed lines of text, yes. But other players have feelings. Thus I try my best to refrain from insulting other people or hurting their feelings.

I couldn't agree more.