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    AvocadoGills: purveyor of kinky fish porn: Sometimes, I fear schools may have other problems they need to deal with before or alongside cyberbullying. One of the teachers at my high school was ... more »
    Cardbross: I'm sure the law means well, and stopping bullying is great, but I find myself concerned that the public education system is being used here to mete o... more »
    NefariousNewt: I must say this: while I applaud the idea, if you want to stop cyber-bullying, how about cracking down on actual bullying first? I think it's misguide... more »
    morninggloria: Oh, god. My sister is being cyber bullied by the brother of an ex boyfriend who is IMPERSONATING HER (took pictures from her profile and made a profil... more »
    AthertonMerriweather: While this is a great idea, I'm seeing problems with prosecutors being able to prove who the instigators are. How are you going to find out who Hannah... more »
    deitybox: Hmmm it's been awhile since I was in middle school. Does actual, fisticuffs bullying get you expelled in mot schools? Because if it doesn't, why shoul... more »
    LaComtesse: Hopefully, this only applies if it is done from a school computer. I do have to say, while I came of age in a time sans MySpace or Facebook, I haved w... more »
    gherkinfiend: Interesting new law,but a slightly shitty tone from the assemblyman involved... Having (usually incorrect) rumours and horrible things said about you ... more »
    VegetableServing: I'm so glad cyberbullying wasn't around when I was growing up. I was uh...very sensitive and gullible. more »
    DangerMouse: The article doesn't say what constitutes cyberbullying. Grr. more »
  • #kidstoday

    Schools Start Taking Cyberbullying Seriously

    A new California law will allow schools to expel students for cyberbullying: "You're dealing with some very fragile egos at these age levels," says the assemblyman who authored the law. [UPI]