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The Web We Have to Save – Matter It had all started with 9/11. I was in Toronto, and my father had just arrived from Tehran for a visit. We were having breakfast when the second plane hit the World Trade Center. I was puzzled and confused and, looking for insights and explanations, I came across blogs. 6 Types of Cyberbullying What Is Cyberbullying? When a young person uses the Internet or technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person, this person is called a cyberbully.1 Typically, cyberbullying involves tweens and teens; but it's not uncommon for adults to experience cyberbullying and public shaming as well. Compared to traditional bullying, the effects of cyberbullying are often more significant. Not only do the hurtful messages reach an unlimited audience, but the words and images are often preserved online.2 Even if someone deletes a mean post, chances are it's still available in some form such as in a screenshot or a shared text message. Worse yet, those targeted by cyberbullies often don't know who is bullying them, so they often have no way to bring it to an end.

Facebook removes posts made by people smugglers aiming to lure migrants Facebook has removed several posts made by people smugglers openly advertising to attract migrants seeking passage to Europe. Written in Arabic, many of the posts were accompanied by videos and testimonials of what the smugglers claim are successful trips across the Mediterranean from Turkey to Greece, and from Egypt to Italy. All were written in recent months, a time of year when many people attempt the journey. People smugglers make about $35bn (£27bn) a year worldwide and the industry is the main driver of migrant deaths at sea, according to the head of the International Organisation for Migration. The number of migrants who have died crossing the Mediterranean has so far reached 2,400 this year. A spokesman for Facebook said: “People smuggling is illegal and any posts that coordinate this activity are not allowed on Facebook.

The Underground Railroad Study Guide Published in 2016 by award-winning American author, Colson Whitehead, The Underground Railroad is a gripping account of a runaway slave, Cora, as she makes her way through a fictionalized American landscape. Throughout her journey to freedom, Cora and the other characters reflect on the character and workings of America: its promise of freedom and its bloody allegiance to profit and expansion. Seamlessly navigating the genres of historical fiction, magical realism, and speculative fantasy, it is both a poignant, touching saga of one woman's perseverance in her quest for freedom, and an incisive commentary on the history and present-day contradictions of America. The subject of the Underground Railroad itself has experienced a resurgence in American literary and media culture in the recent decade. In 2016, the year Whitehead's novel was published, the U.S.

Snapchat's new map feature raises fears of stalking and bullying Snapchat has introduced a map feature that lets users track other people’s location in real time, raising concerns among safety and privacy advocates. Snap Maps, launched this week, plots users and their snaps onto a map so friends and other Snapchatters can see where they are and what they are doing. “We’ve built a whole new way to explore the world! See what’s happening, find your friends, and get inspired to go on an adventure!” said the company in a blogpost announcing the update. When they first use the feature, users can select whether they want to make their location visible to all of their friends, a select group of connections or to no one at all, which Snapchat refers to as “ghost mode”.

Something is wrong on the internet – James Bridle [Edit, 21/11/2017: the original video cited here has now been removed as part of YouTube’s recent purge, although many similar videos remain on the platform. The video used animations from the Grand Theft Auto game series overlaid with cartoon characters assaulting, killing, and burying one another.] This video, BURIED ALIVE Outdoor Playground Finger Family Song Nursery Rhymes Animation Education Learning Video, contains all of the elements we’ve covered above, and takes them to another level. Familiar characters, nursery tropes, keyword salad, full automation, violence, and the very stuff of kids’ worst dreams. And of course there are vast, vast numbers of these videos.

Future - Is social media bad for you? The evidence and the unknowns #LikeMinded A special series about social media and well-being This month, BBC Future is exploring social media’s impact on mental health and well-being – and seeking solutions for a happier, healthier experience on these platforms. Stay tuned for more stories, coming soon… Share your tips for a happy life on social media with the hashtag #LikeMinded on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Facebook says all I want is babies and caviar. What else does it think it knows about me? Why does Facebook keep pushing pregnancy tests on me? Who do they think I am? Are you a woman in your mid-20s, perchance? The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead - The Undergroud Railroad Discussion Guide - LibGuides at Ramapo Catskill Library System From litlovers: Discussion Questions 1. How does the depiction of slavery in The Underground Railroad compare to other depictions in literature and film? 2. The scenes on Randall’s plantation are horrific—how did the writing affect you as a reader?