Comments on: Stop Cyberbullying

By: rules for mobs, or mob rule?

rules for mobs, or mob rule? — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:33:05 +0000

[...] Me again, on March 29, 2007, with regard to the mobs that formed: Let’s take this out of the context of one person and put it into the larger and longer-lasting context. It’s time to stop shrugging and assume that this “goes with the territory” or should simply be dismissed. It’s time to start actually defining what it means to be self-regulating. When people say that the blogosphere is self-correcting, it shouldn’t have to make that correction after it’s turned to critical mass. [...]

By: Leaf Counting » Blog Archive » Unwarranted Frenzy

Leaf Counting » Blog Archive » Unwarranted Frenzy — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:11:21 +0000

[...] anybody else find it sad that blogs across the land are in a frenzied buzz talking about Kathy Sierra, but don’t even know the names of 14 British soldiers being held in [...]

By: karoli

karoli — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:55:34 +0000

Hi Liz,

Yes, I mentioned that and linked to it in this post and also in the original post I wrote on the mess. I’m assuming that Doc has independently verified it as authentic — I can’t imagine him posting it otherwise.

By: Liz Ditz

Liz Ditz — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:21:33 +0000

Looks like Allan Harrell’s a victim, too:

According to an email Harrel sent Doc Searles, Allen Harrel is also a victim:

http://doc.weblogs.com/2007/03/28#whatItIsnt

“I am writing this to you as the guy who can forward it to everybody that matters.

I am writing this from a new computer, using an email address that will be deleted at the end of this.

I am no longer me. My main machine despite my best efforts has been hacked, my accounts compromised including my email. and has been disconnected from the internet.

How did this happen? When did this happen? ….. I thought i was pretty sharp. I guess not.

just about every online account that i have has been compromised. Most importantly my digital identity and user/password for typepad and wordpress. I have been doing damage control, for my clients. How the fuck i got to be part of this mess is revolting.

The Kathy Sierra mess is horrific. I am not who ever used my identity and my picture!!

I am sick beyond words over this whole episode. Kathy Sierra may not be on my top 10 list , but nobody deserves this filthy character assaination.

[snip]

For Kathy and Maryam and anybody else I am deeply sorry. Nobody deserves this.”

I think it is important to close the loop.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:30:15 +0000

If someone threatens you, you have a right to defend yourself, and with this kind of thing, naming names and going public was the only recourse Kathy Sierra had.

Calling it juvenile is an insult to juveniles. The truth is, we have no control over what some stranger is going to do over the web, and that lack of control is a frightening thing. I’m glad that the blogosphere is abuzz about this, because the “mean kids” need to know that there have to be boundaries, and when snark turns into threats and racist/sexist snipes, it’s never OK.

By: Vicki Davis

Vicki Davis — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:58:25 +0000

If a juvenile did this behavior, they would be subject to SEVERE disciplinary action at school. And I agree, it makes me angry too! I hope everyone will go and join the stop cyberbullying network that Andy Carvin created – http://stopcyberbullying.ning.com/.

Great post, you are on the money here!