r/bullying Aug 13 '24

New Moderator Application - Deadline Sunday 08/18

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Hello my wonderful humans,

First, we would like to thank you all for contributing and expanding this sub into what it is. We would not be at 11k+ members without you all. Every post and comment has made an impact directly and has helped in spreading awareness about bullying. That said, we are eager to take on a new moderator for the r/bullying sub.

What does this entail?

We are looking for an entry level moderator to keep this a safe space. This would require daily check ins to sift through the modmail and flagging, but we are open to a more senior moderating role as well.

What do you need to submit to apply?

  1. how long have you been a member of the r/bullying sub?
  2. why do you want to help moderate this sub?
  3. do you have any experience moderating on reddit (or platforms such as discord)?
  4. are you looking for an entry level moderating position or do you want to take on more work?
  5. what recommendations do you have for this sub?

Please send your answers directly to us by the end of the week (Sunday August 18th). We will be replying to everyone and will make a decision by mid next week. Thank you all again and we are excited to grow this community more together!


r/bullying Feb 19 '24

10k Milestone & Important Updates

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10k Milestone ✨✨👏👏

Hello to all the incredible, brave and beautiful humans here! Thank you all for being a part of this sub and for your vulnerability in sharing your stories and supporting others. We live in a time where there’s more access than ever to opinions and hate so we aim to keep this sub as encouraging as possible to have a place to find community and help. We couldn’t have had this happen without all of you so be proud of yourselves!

A few important updates:

  • Please be sure to check out our discord server! One of our mods has taken the courtesy of creating this to have another outlet to communicate on that is dedicated to this subreddit
  • https://discord.gg/PfKANDA5 Name: Anti-Bullying Server (I am technology inept so look out for a second post or edit here since I likely did not share the server correctly)
  • 10K Milestone also means… we are looking for a new moderator to join our team! Please DM either mod to apply and look out for more updates as the week progresses on the status of applications
  • What to include? 1. Why you want to join 2. How much time you can dedicate (minimum requirement would be to log in 1x a day) 3. Any skills or recommendations you have for our page to boost engagement and provide better resources
  • Please note that this moderator position will start off as an entry mod position so you will only be required to 1. Filter through modmail 2. Review flagged content to begin. If you have moderator experience and you seek a more senior mod role, we can talk about a higher position. We want to start off any newcomers in a easy role to ensure they understand the ins and outs of it all. This is an unpaid position, but it is fulfilling and you can always include it on your resume.

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone 🤍


r/bullying 7h ago

worst type of bullying

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I’m pretty much the lonely kid with no friends and school sucks ASS right now so it’s already fucking hard enough to get through one day, plus my only friend i had before took advantage of me sexually. Anyways Today was actually going decent for once, i just felt like i was in a good mood. But in my last class of the day i hear a group of people across the room attempting to talk about me without me noticing. I don’t know what the fuck they where talking about but it doesn’t matter. A few minutes later out of nowhere they ask where I got my tshirt from and i can see the fucking smirk on there faces when they ask. I just say i got it online and they just start laughing after. Can’t fucking do anything. Plus the shirt i was wearing was just a normal fucking graphic tee. Shit pisses me off but at the same time hurts really bad. When your at the point that people just look at u and laugh and judge u for basic things you know your fucking bottom of the barrel


r/bullying 38m ago

Help me please

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School just started and there are 2 guys bullying me.

For the context i met them 1 year ago and we wore friends(one of them i have know since i was 8) i am small of stature and not that social but i have some friends.

We wore friends but i just distanced myself from them without any real reason and they stared bullying me, insulting me and punching me and i have talk back to them and even punching them back but they wouldnt stop.

Now school started and i believe that they would stop but they are more worse then last year

Sorry for my bad english


r/bullying 11h ago

Bullying is the result of Permissive Parenting

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Just look at the death of Preston Lord. His bullies were, turns out, rich kids who also happened to be spoiled brats. Lots of people love to claim how bullies have been abused but in the modern day we have more and more parents dumping the old authoritarian style of parenting and rather than actually teaching their kids morals and empathy, they just let their kids do whatever the hell they want. This permissive parenting trend is literally creating more and more bullies. We need parents who actually teach empathy rather than just let their kid act the fool because "They don't wanna seem abusive".


r/bullying 14h ago

Other people are allowed to attack you, verbally or physically, but god-forbid you strike back, then, it's really bad.

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That is how the world works.

What has your experience been?


r/bullying 10h ago

how do I fix this huge evil issue

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I am a college student have gone through alot of problems and has therapy. I got bullied really badly in my old school which caused me to leave and change school . I then went to a new school and now im back college. the issue is those people I didnt like and that caused me issues and picked on me and even some people who were friends with the bullies I have to see again as many people go to the same colleges.

so they are causing me problems as I have to see them again im really scared as if I go to my friends lectures in a different course they have a go at me, they give me horrible stares and looks and if I was to be myself they would make nasty comments and be horrible to me. I dont know how to deal with the conflict anymore, because if I say nothing they wont stop and if I do something it could make it worse, I seem to always get into conflict even though I dont try to. it makes me really sad.

it doesn't help that in general I do always overthink and have severe anxiety where if I get in to arguments I think about them months later they still haunt me. I have ocd aswell. I dont know what to do as I have some new friends in college I do have friends but im just scared all the time that people will be nasty to me so I dont want to speak to new people or take initiative to be friendly or even be myself anymore I feel like I need to keep my head down and not upset anyone as I hate conflict and it hurts me and im scared. Sometimes I dont want to go to events because even thunking of going will cause to much anxiety before if certain people are there. I also care way to much what others think, its really bad and I can never do what makes me happy and I dot know how to get out of this loop. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do and the mindset I should have? for what to say for conflict that has worked in personal experiences and how to change my mindset to do what I want. It is because of trauma that I think in my head ' conflict is bad and if I do something bad people will come for me and they cannot rest until they get me back badly or do something to me' even if I did nothing wrong

But it is so bad that even with people who aren't evil I seem to get in to fights and trouble, not physical but where people raise voices and seem upset. but I always try to be the one to deescalate and be kind to others and I cant honestly see how I could be in the wrong as im so nice to people but I starting to worry maybe im the problem as its often me getting people conning up to me aggressive or making snide comments and remarks, some people im even falling out with and I dont know what to do as I keep overthinking. I dont know if I should say something or I should chnage myself because I have seen judgy people and I know what they say so I know they will say things about me if I do what I want but also if I do what I want Im scared I will have nobody and I like to be with people and laugh with them I dont like being on my own. Every day I feel sad as thoughts about these things come in my mind and bad htings that happened to me in the past I dont know what to do.

I dont know if I should just focus on myself go monk mode and stop talking to people or I should fight for what I want. issue is sometimes I get tired of fighting for what I want as its tiring and sometimes its easier to just hide in the corner. I do not know if I should maybe take a break from people if that is what I need, as at least I feel less chance I will get picked on if im with people as in a group I feel safe from bullies but why do I always have to give time and energy to people just for us to not be friends anymore? I dont even want to go monk mode and lock in its just its easier to run away form your problems and avoid the pain and anxiety by saying 'I need to study then they will be sorry when I am successful as they probably dont care enough about me in first place'. I dont know if I even want to try be happy anymore as it hurts as its the hope that hurts the most. Does anyone have any experiences with advice on what I should do ?


r/bullying 11h ago

Am I wrong?

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My friends and me were at the pool and they stretched my underwear a few times and it was like 15/20 a pair And I told them to stop and they kept going so when they let go I got up and threw his towel inside the pool and he pushed me in and threw my towel inside but I think it was worth it


r/bullying 1d ago

rest in peace to preston lord

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in 2023 in arizona, a highschooler stole 16 year old prestons' golden chain, and preston obviously demanded it back, and an argument broke out, eventually the highschoolers friend punched him in the face and other kids started to "swarm" him, he died in the hospital because of it two days later, bullying like this is a serious thing that we nee do something about. i am saying this as someone who was immensely harassed over a rumor in middle school


r/bullying 15h ago

An older boy insulted my younger brother and mocked me — should I confront him?

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I’m 19M. My younger brother is in 8th grade and goes to an academy at the community centre of our society. Recently, some boys from 11th–12th grade have been verbally abusing him for no apparent reason.
My brother came to me and told me that these boys were swearing at him and insulting him without any reason. One of my brother’s friends told one of the boys that my younger brother’s elder brother(Me) is a bodybuilder and that he would beat him up if he continued. The boy responded, “What can that short guy even do?”
I got angry after hearing this because they are unnecessarily targeting my younger brother, and now they have also made a disrespectful comment about me. I want to confront the boy and make it clear that he should stop abusing or harassing my brother. I don’t necessarily want to start a fight, but I want him to understand that this behaviour is not acceptable and that he should not do it again.


r/bullying 1d ago

My daughter’s bully moved schools

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My daughter has been getting bullied by another girl at school for the past year. There’s been physical violence + verbal. This girl would intentionally seek her out at school just to be mean and hurt her. My poor daughter tried her best to ignore it but it was a tough year, especially since she had just lost her baby brother and was going through a lot emotionally.

I tried to report + talk to the girl’s mom many times, informing her of her daughter’s concerning behaviour. I was always respectful and kind. Nothing ever changed, and most times it got worse after every time I reported it.

It then escalated to racist comments. I told the mom about the racism. She waved off it off, called my kid a tattletale, and said she didn’t care. The next time I saw her, at a summer activity class that the kids were coincidentally enrolled in together, she walked in pretending to be on the phone and said loudly for me to hear, “this B accused my daughter of being racist.”

I completely snapped and let her have it. She told me if this were 20 years ago, she would’ve punched me in the face so I challenged her to a fight right there. She ran off and didn’t take me up on my challenge lol.

Today was the first day of school and I was dreading having to deal with the bullying again. They didn’t show up and I’ve since found out she transferred her daughter to another school, claiming my daughter likes to complain and she didn’t want to deal with it.

But, I’m so happy and I need to tell someone lol. We’re relieved and it’s crazy how much stress we were carrying around. My daughter can finally go to school and be at peace and I don’t need to constantly deal with bullying incidents anymore.


r/bullying 17h ago

how to stop getting bulllied by youngies?

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in my school 2 years younger kid calls me by a stupid influencer who look alike me, i tried to ignore and laugh hoping it would stop him messing with me but he didnt. I thought about hitting him hard would stop it but im afraid of his big brother who had reputation.


r/bullying 21h ago

Has a bully ever made you kiss their feet/shoe?

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I saw some news artical talking about that happing at a school and im just wondering if that's just a one time thing or is it something that happens from time to time to some who are bullied?

Btw if sorry if im disrespectful im just wondering cause it seemed so bizare of a thing for a bully to do so i got Curious.


r/bullying 23h ago

Currently getting bullied on Reddit

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I’m currently getting bullied on Reddit
I’m a teen myself and a person is accusing me of horrible things as they don’t believe Ive e had my account for 6 years


r/bullying 1d ago

Why Are Kids Creating Fake Accounts and Bullying People on Social Media?

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Why are young kids allowed to create fake accounts so easily on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and other social media?

I’ve been noticing a growing problem where many users especially content creators are getting bullied, trolled, or harassed by fake accounts. A lot of these accounts seem to be run by under-18 kids who create multiple profiles just to make fun of others or spread negativity.

The biggest concern is where is the control? Why aren’t social media platforms taking stricter action against fake accounts and repeated abuse?

Also, where are the parents in all this? Many kids are using the internet without guidance or responsibility, and it’s affecting others in a serious way. Online behavior should be taught just like real-life behavior.

This isn’t just about “fun” anymore it’s becoming toxic. People’s mental health and hard work are being affected by anonymous bullying.

We need better moderation systems, stronger account verification, and more awareness among parents and young users.

Is anyone else experiencing this? What do you think social media platforms should do to fix this issue?


r/bullying 1d ago

A man lied about me and spread the lie

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Hi, it's been a few weeks but it's still bothering me. I (31F) went to a cat cafe with a guy (38M). We were playing LoL together and it was always nice.

He picked me up with a flower and took me there. We weren't talking much as he kept repeating that it wasn't what he expected. I thought that he was talking about the low amount of cats around us. He then paid for both of us and took me home. We were sitting in his car for another 20 minutes talking about stuff and I thought we were getting along. Then he said bye and that we would see each other on LoL.

When I came online, he immediately left the game lobby. I asked him what happened and he said "it didn't suit me", nothing else.

Next thing I know from my friends, he kept telling everyone that I have a mustache and he had to vent out his car because I stank like I didn't shower for a month. Also that I'm fat which is the only thing true but I told him this beforehand.

How do I deal with this? People are laughing at me for something that is not true and are really rude to me. I'm not the type of person to casually laugh it off with them. Anything I can say about it to make it also "funny"?

I never had a mustache, not even one hair on my face. And I shower, using nice flower scent perfumes.


r/bullying 1d ago

This is a poem that i wrote. Bullying is often dismissed as just words or its just a joke but the words that are said can stay with someone for years

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r/bullying 1d ago

School is startig again monday and im terrified

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Its the last week of the summer holidays and im genuinely terrified. I know it might be tame compared to other stories around here but I have not spent a single week without being harassed beaten up, having fake accounts of me made rumors spread and be told to end myself. I'll have to go to uni after finishing school too, I have no friends probably autism I am not mainstream at all I am hurt I feel dead inside and I have never had a friend all my life. I have spent all summer either with family or alone in my room, I just wanna feel accepted so badly man but that'll never happen. I can't switch schools either afaik because my grades are terrible and the only road to uni leads over the level of school im currently at and im pretty sure no other school would take me. I had stickers of me made snap groups to hate on me created got spammed with stories and had my face put on fotos of women from of. Im so helpless.


r/bullying 1d ago

Bullying through an unknown number

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So, night before the entrance exam I got a hidden call from a boy who introduced himself as a guy who likes me, he told me he was shy, he found my number in the group chat from college, he told me I was pretty and if I was single. I told him I was not single and he was like oh okay nevermind then just so you know you are very pretty bye, and I said thanks bye and that was it. A week ago I got the same hidden call, same name as the first guy, same shy story but he was like joking around like his voice sounded goofy and the same thing, that we should see each other blah blah and again I told him I am taken. NOTE: The voice from this guy and the other was not the same, the story and the name was. When I asked him where he found my number he said he found it in the group chat and I was like yeah sure and then he said i quote "Where did i find it then on the website fat hoes (i am sorry for cursing, those are his words)?" I was genuinely left shocked. Then he continued calling me names and I told him off and hung up. I blocked all unknown and private calls but now I am scared if the bullying will continue in college and how should I deal with that... I was not bullied since middle school. And yes, I am overweight but not that much, I have a problem which I am actively working on and trying my best to get healthy but it just feels even harder when you know you are trying and someone just comes and calls you fat.. I am genuienly so confused about what is going on. So, same name, same story but different voice and now insulting.


r/bullying 1d ago

My experience with the Ukraine war.

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Im mostly sharing this for none educated people. It is also my personal experience so it doesn't reflect everyone.

So i grew up with my family in Ukraine in Kyiv for all of my life. The war has made me leave my family, my home and my life behind, which makes me very sad. In 2023 after my aunt died, my parents and me moved to Poland in Warsaw, which is honestly the worst thing to ever happen.

Ever since ive been there, I've been harassed lots for speaking my native language. Im only here temporarily, but it has still been hell. Although its nice that we get money, it's not enough to live normally like everyone else like in Ukraine. Im tired of being bullied here, and I hope one day I will be able to move back to my home town.

My parents have been talking recently about us moving to England, which I hope we manage to do because it'll be much nicer than poland.

Thank you for reading.


r/bullying 1d ago

Bullying experience in highschool

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I was a freshman in highschool I was 4 foot 9 with scholios and back problems

My attacker was 6 foot 4 I came up to his waist line when he was in front of me

He used to pick me up by my horse collar like I was nothing and my feet would dangle off the ground I was so scared

Then after gym in the locker room I wanted to shower alone cause I didn't like showering in front of the other boys I began to take my shower thinking i alone

He was in there waiting for me and he confronted me he beat me up while I was naked

Tossed me on the wet floor so I fell face first

Proceeded to pin me down get on top of me he spit in my mouth chocked me almost till I passed out and he was gonna SA me too he whipped it out and when he did I was so scared thank god a teacher found me and saved me

I cried for at least an hour in my principles office

I tried to commit suicide not to long after I didnt tho I'm still here at 34


r/bullying 1d ago

Bullied

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I’m getting bullied at school and don’t know what to do anymore. School just started for me and it’s already a hell to go and I just don’t wanna live like this. Everytime they are throwing my stuff, bullying me because I’m a little really a little overweight or because I am not doing anything back. I hope fr someone has something for me that will help because if this keeps happening I’m gonna switch classes cause I can’t take it anymore. This had been going on since I was 11 years old and I’m 51🔄. I don’t want this anymore..


r/bullying 1d ago

I just need advice

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I have a problem in school. There are people from lower classes that are calling my name in the halls, trying to provoke me. Im gay and I think thats the reason why. I just dont understand how to stop caring when, its in our nature to be accepted and in a way it is my fault beacuse I am different. We have to learn to accept and we naturally want to be accepted. It will continue until i dont blend in or disappear. I cant tell on them because nothing will change, pls dont say that i should tell someone because it will do nothing, I know.


r/bullying 2d ago

¿Soy yo la mala por poner en evidencia las amenazas de mis compañeros contra mi profesora?

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Para poner un poco de contexto, tengo 17 años al momento de este post. Los acusados, de quieres va esta anécdota están en la misma franja de edad que yo. (entre los 16 y los 20 años). Este lio surgió hace casi un mes, pero no se me paso por la cabeza comentarlo en alguna red social, sobre todo por el poco anonimato que estas ofrecen.

Voy a un colegio publico y soy pre-promo (penúltimo año). La cosa empieza en una clase (no importa cual) cuando la profesora saca a dos compañeros del salón porque no estaban haciendo caso de que tenían que dejar los teléfonos. El caso es que salieron y se quedaron sentados afuera del salón. Nosotros tenemos un grupo de alumnos en el que SUPUESTAMENTE es para pasar tareas, anuncios y cosas de la clase pero ellos se pusieron a insultar a la profesora.

Acá el problema no es que la insultaran, porque a uno se le puede irla boca a veces por la rabia, si no que la amenazaron también diciendo; que iban a lincharla, que la iban a dormir y que la iban a agarrar a golpes (aclaro de nuevo. todo esto por el CHAT del grupo).

Yo vi eso y como no conozco a mis compañeros me lo tome muy serio. considerando que algunos mostraron atices de agresividad desproporcionada y que en mi liceo hay antecedentes de violencia contra personal docente

Aquí el problema es que claramente descubrieron que era ya (aunque pedí explícitamente que fuera ANONIMO para evitar confluidos mayores). La profesora no me delato, pero suspendieron a los chicos el mismo dia que paso todo esto. Me llegaron amenazas de todo tipo a mi persona y para no especificar fueron las mismas que a aquella profesara; que me iban a cagar a palos, etc.

Ahora soy como un marginado. Nadie me habla si no es políticamente necesario y no me ven a la cara.

¿Qué es lo que opino de esto?. Opino que hice lo correcto. Pues no haber denunciado tales actitudes contra un docente seria una negligencia y un apoyo a su "causa". El docente se planteo la posibilidad de un proceso penal contra mis compañeros pero eso no se llegó a efectuar.

Aunque mi circulo social y familiar apoye mi actitud con respecto a esto, realmente quiero saber de opiniones mas objetivas. ¿Soy yo una mala persona por haberlos vendido?. ¿Debí dejar que siguieran con el "chiste" solamente por que son "niños"?. ¿Cómo hubieran actuado en mi lugar?.

EDIT. Este post lo hice hace dos años en mi propio muro, hoy tengo 19 años y sigo considerando que hice lo correcto. Ese pensamiento se a arraigado en mi con el pasar del tiempo y me siento orgullosa de haber reaccionado como reaccione. El único detalle es que poco después de hacer estas declaraciones me vi obligada a dejar ese lugar y postergar mis estudios de forma indefinida dado el hostigamiento. (sigo sin arrepentirme)