Bullies Get Tech Savvy
from the more-misuses-of-text-messaging dept
Well, we've reported before on the potentially evil uses of SMS text messaging, and now we have to add standard grade school youth bullying to the list. Some kids apparently bullied a 12 year-old with email and SMS messages telling him he should kill himself because no one would miss him. The kid is now in therapy. He may never be able to use a mobile phone again.
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