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=Cyberbullying=

**willful and repeated harm inflicted** **through the use of computers, cell phones, and other** **electronic devices.** ==

**Why i****s it so popular?**

 * ** can occur at any time or place **
 * ** can be anonymous on the internet **
 * ** can control when social interactions occur **
 * ** can bully someone you know or a stranger **
 * ** no fear of face to face contact **

Reasons for participating in Cyberbullying

 * ==** revenge : someone was mean to a person or had an argument with a person **==
 * ** boredom : bored with real life experiences **
 * ** practice for real life relationships: online a person can do whatever they want without repercussions and can bully strangers **
 * ** if one is already a traditional bully they can continue doing so outside of school or social interactions **