Results: Teen Takes On Online Bullies And Turns It Into Something Positive
Published on 12/11/2015
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Lynelle Cantwell, a grade 12 student at Holy Trinity High School outside St. John's, Newfoundland, in Canada, was named in a poll posted on the website ask.fm called 'Ugliest Girls in Grade 12.' The website also posted a list of the prettiest girls. She learned about her name being on the list and was initially devastated, but then decided to take this experience and try to turn it into a positive. She posted a message on Facebook to address the bullies. "I'm sorry that your life is so miserable that you have to try to bring others down. I'm funny, nice, kind, down to earth, not judgemental, accepting, helpful and I'm super easy to talk to. That's the same for every other girl on that list that you all put down. Just because we don't look perfect on the outside does not mean we are ugly." What do you think of her response to this incident?
She's mature beyond her years and truly an inspiration
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756 votes
She responded in the best way possible to this posting--taking the high road for sure
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441 votes
She should have ignored this posting and showed the bullies their words means nothing to her
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She should have retaliated with a hateful comment of her own on Facebook
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She should have reported it to the school or perhaps the authorities
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73 votes
Not sure
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341 votes
Other (please specify)
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15 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| NA | 0.28% | 5 |
| 0.17% | 3 | |
| dont care | 0.06% | 1 |
| is not going to change any one's mind a waste of time, been there done that | 0.06% | 1 |
| Not only mature, but she IS beautiful looking, too. | 0.06% | 1 |
| irrelevant nonsense | 0.06% | 1 |
| Great response and she isn't ugly! | 0.06% | 1 |
| wht | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.06% | 1 |
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The post went viral and has been shared more than 2,500 times as of last Thursday afternoon. Cantwell said she's been overwhelmed by the response, which has included messages from as far away as Alberta. She even had flowers sent to her door. Do you think she could possibly inspire others to take the high road when it comes to online bullying?
Definitely
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Perhaps
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No
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Not sure
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Other (please specify)
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| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| 0.17% | 3 | |
| na | 0.17% | 3 |
| dont care | 0.06% | 1 |
| irrelevant nonsense | 0.06% | 1 |
| Social media is toxic. Anyone who uses it had better anticipate being hurt AT LEAST once/week. | 0.06% | 1 |
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Online bullying has been a problem at her school, and not just this school. It is a major problem in this day and age of social media and anonymity. A posting can go viral in minutes, and once it is seen, it cannot be "unseen". Do you agree or disagree that the only way to fight online bullying is with online positive messages, such as this one? I agree it is the only way
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I disagree--there has to be a better way to combat it
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Maybe depends on the situation and the severity of the posting
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Not only is it the only way, it is a powerful way to get your positive message across
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I think it is the wrong way to go about battling online bullying
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Not sure
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Other (please specify)
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| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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| 0.34% | 6 | |
| na | 0.17% | 3 |
| dont know and dont care | 0.06% | 1 |
| the school and parents need to get involved | 0.06% | 1 |
| Do not let your kids have these sites. What happened to talking face to face. | 0.06% | 1 |
| irrelevant nonsense | 0.06% | 1 |
| on line bullying is a made up thingsticks and stones may break my bones but words connot hurt me unless I choosethem to | 0.06% | 1 |
| all ways can help | 0.06% | 1 |
| Get used to it. It's a big part of being able to succeed in the adult world. I am SO glad I will not live to see the helicopter-parented, bubble-wrapped, trophy-for-just-showing-up generation ages enough to claim leadership of this once-great nation! | 0.06% | 1 |
| It is one way, but I think other ways also exist. For example, rallies, and media attention. | 0.06% | 1 |
| just ignore it. And know it's just to people's ignorance. | 0.06% | 1 |
| Stop reading about bullying...you don't need to know all that garbage that is out there. | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.06% | 1 |
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