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An [[Internet Tough Guy]] is anyone who posts flames, insults or threats on a regular basis on the Internet. |
An [[Internet Tough Guy]] is anyone who posts flames, insults or threats on a regular basis on the Internet. |
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An Internet Tough Guy is usually a person who suffers from emotional problems and low self-esteem. They can act tough and vent their emotional distress towards others at a distance while believing themselves safe from retaliation. Many but not all hide behind a pseudonym while keeping their true identity secret. Some ITCs also send emails that flame, insult or threaten |
An Internet Tough Guy is usually a person who suffers from emotional problems and low self-esteem. They can act tough and vent their emotional distress towards others at a distance while believing themselves safe from retaliation. Many but not all hide behind a pseudonym while keeping their true identity secret. Some ITCs also send emails that flame, insult or threaten. |
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Parts of the United States are considering laws against the practice after a 13-year-old committed suicide after being deceived and harassed by a person or persons who acted as Internet Tough Guys. |
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==External Link== |
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*[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21844203/ Mom: Girl killed herself over online hoax] |
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 5 July 2008
An Internet Tough Guy is anyone who posts flames, insults or threats on a regular basis on the Internet.
An Internet Tough Guy is usually a person who suffers from emotional problems and low self-esteem. They can act tough and vent their emotional distress towards others at a distance while believing themselves safe from retaliation. Many but not all hide behind a pseudonym while keeping their true identity secret. Some ITCs also send emails that flame, insult or threaten.
Parts of the United States are considering laws against the practice after a 13-year-old committed suicide after being deceived and harassed by a person or persons who acted as Internet Tough Guys.