User blog comment:Sannse/Stand Up and Speak Out/@comment-1142365-20140129161410

Something I read somewhere that I thought was quite appropriate was that you should use your online self to complement your "real life" self. Truth is, there's a lot of stuff to do online. While it is easy to lose yourself a the world of anonymity, there are so many opportunities on the Internet to learn and develop your entire self as a result. Even if that's just playing a video game online or talking to a friend on Skype.

This is a really great post and I like how it emphasises the importance of making yourself heard when you think something is wrong. Reaching out for help doesn't make you look bad, and more often than not there will be at least one person who will be absolutely willing to lend their help. They won't mind hearing you out.

Another thing I'd just like to tack on is that fighting back doesn't always help the situation. Don't bully the bully; don't fight fire with fire. Taking things into your own hands is absolutely fine, but reciprocating the same behaviour will rarely help.