Category Archives: Internet

Applauding Troubled Minds

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Luke Ford

Michael Booth writes: Critics of the Craigslist-style forums say the sites act not as healthy outlets for inevitable sentiment but as encouragement to troubled minds. "I don’t see how that belongs on Craigslist," said Shari Julian, a Texas psychologist and … Continue reading →

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After a teen girl falls victim to a Web hoax, angry neighbors take matters into their own hands

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Luke Ford

P.J. Hufstutter writes: DARDENNE PRAIRIE, MO. — For nearly a year, the families who live along Waterford Crystal Drive in this bedroom community northwest of St. Louis have kept the secret about the boy Megan Meier met last September on … Continue reading →

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Law lags as taunts ruin lives

Posted on November 21, 2007 by Luke Ford

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch: In Florida, Jeff Johnston, 15, hanged himself by his book-bag strap in 2005 after three years of cyberspace bullying. His mother and principal had tried to stop the threats but couldn’t. In Vermont, Ryan … Continue reading →

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Dateline NBC Investigates Cyber-Terrorists

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Luke Ford

A source emails: "There is a story working up on Dateline NBC about cyber terrorists. It points to and exposes obsessed and in may cases mentally deranged people who’s purpose in life is to create havoc for people and torment … Continue reading →

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‘My Space’ hoax ends with suicide of Dardenne Prairie teen

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Luke Ford

Steve Pokin writes: His name was Josh Evans. He was 16 years old. And he was hot. "Mom! Mom! Mom! Look at him!" Tina Meier recalls her daughter saying. Josh had contacted Megan Meier through her MySpace page and wanted … Continue reading →

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