How to Deal with Bullying on Forums

1. How to Deal with Bullying on Forums All rights reserved. This document, How to Deal with Bullying on Forums is Copyright © Nathan Segal, 2017. This document is distributed with the understanding that the publisher has made every effort possible to make sure that the information contained herein is truthful and accurate. When necessary, information has been changed or updated, to keep the information as current as possible. Disclaimer What you are about to read is not legal advice, nor is the author a lawyer. If there is any doubt about the veracity of the information contained in this document, the services of a competent professional should be sought. You should also consult with an appropriately qualified professional before making any life changes. Due to the rapidly changing state of technology, the publisher/copyright holder does not accept any responsibility for any liabilities resulting from the decisions made by the purchasers of this document. Note: This document contains affiliate links. If you purchase something from one or more of these links, I will receive a commission. For more information, write to me at visualartist49@gmail.com or call me at (408) 844-4851. I’m on PST. You can also visit my website, which is LifeAfterBullying.net or my YouTube channel.

2. How to Deal with Bullying on Forums Some time ago, I was asked to join Quora and answer questions posed by different users. Of the many replies I posted, a user took exception and within days of entering, I was subjected to bullying on forums. A few days ago, someone posted the question: “Is depression self-inflicted?” I wrote: “Yes. It is the result of thinking in a way that creates suffering. There is something in your life which don’t like and instead of accepting it for what it is; you create a mental argument about it. It is this argument which creates your depression. If you were to accept what is, without any reservation whatsoever and to sit with whatever is troubling you, without a story, you will find that your depression will lessen and could vanish entirely. Unfortunately, that didn't go over well with one user, you wrote to me and berated me for my response. She followed it up with another abusive comment. After the initial shock, I wrote a reply and posted it on the comment thread. About 20 minutes later, I realized I'd been suckered by a bully and by my reaction, I might incite a flame war. I stopped, took some time to read the Quora rules, then I decided to report this woman for bullying on forums. I also blocked her. That turned out to be the right course of action. A short time later, I received a message from the moderators at Quora, which read: “Hi Nathan” “Thanks for letting us know. Should this ever happen again, please use the report function to report the content, then block.” “Many thanks,” “Tatiana” ”Quora Moderation”

3. This response is a perfect indicator of a company with spine, one who will not tolerate bullying on forums by other users. If you use Quora (or any other forum) and run into any bullying issues, you now know how to take care of yourself. That said, if there aren't any forum moderators and blocking doesn't work, stop using the website. It's not worth it to tangle with bullies. The bottom line is this, if you want to recover from the trauma of bullying, you MUST get the bully out of your life. If you do not, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to recover. When the Bully is No Longer in Your Life For some people, getting the bully out of their lives is enough and they will begin to recover. Others have been traumatized by the ongoing harassment which has caused a psychological injury, sometimes known as PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. If this has happened to you, you know you’re in trouble. Fortunately, help exists. I work with Hamish Bayston, a coach who specializes in working with victims of bullying. With his coaching, you can remove the trauma of bullying from your life, change your limiting beliefs, stop the obsessive thinking and begin to live a normal life, free of the trauma of bullying. For more information, write to me at visualartist49@gmail.com or call me at (408) 844-4851. I’m on PST. You can also visit my website, which is LifeAfterBullying.net or my YouTube channel. If you write to me, I will respond within 48 hours.