nodisharmony
26-06-2007, 07:45 PM
We know about Bullying and how terrible it is and it takes place everywhere, whether in the real world or even on a forum like this. It just happens.
Many times, "Victims" are placed in that terrible position because of another factor, not just by the Bully or Bullies.
It is the "Audience", the people who watch or goad the Bullies to act in the way they do.
So what is worse??
Most Bullies need an Audience to make them happy and add to their so-called-power. Most Bullies are cowards anyway and can be spotted a mile off.....
But, even though, it is so easy to point out a Bully, as they usually are very agressive and the names become well-known, but what about the Audience of people who are the real cause of all of this?
That is not as easy to spot and takes a bit longer to really work out.
Let us say for example, that there was 2 real bullies and about 4 which watch and laugh and join in occasionally, but before you know it, the 4 which watch and enjoy the Bullying get bigger and branch out and some who you thought were okay, get involved as the Audience to the 2 who are the real bullies.
1) What would you do, if you noticed this?
a) (just leave it to go on?)
b) (help & show the Audience up as colluding with the Bullies?)
c) (join in and Bully alongside?)
d) (campaign against it?)
It could be happening more closer than you think?:rolleyes:
nodisharmony :angel:
Many times, "Victims" are placed in that terrible position because of another factor, not just by the Bully or Bullies.
It is the "Audience", the people who watch or goad the Bullies to act in the way they do.
So what is worse??
Most Bullies need an Audience to make them happy and add to their so-called-power. Most Bullies are cowards anyway and can be spotted a mile off.....
But, even though, it is so easy to point out a Bully, as they usually are very agressive and the names become well-known, but what about the Audience of people who are the real cause of all of this?
That is not as easy to spot and takes a bit longer to really work out.
Let us say for example, that there was 2 real bullies and about 4 which watch and laugh and join in occasionally, but before you know it, the 4 which watch and enjoy the Bullying get bigger and branch out and some who you thought were okay, get involved as the Audience to the 2 who are the real bullies.
1) What would you do, if you noticed this?
a) (just leave it to go on?)
b) (help & show the Audience up as colluding with the Bullies?)
c) (join in and Bully alongside?)
d) (campaign against it?)
It could be happening more closer than you think?:rolleyes:
nodisharmony :angel: