I think I must disagree. Bullying in and of itself is unlikely to cause a suicidal depression unless the person in question also has underlying or pre-existing issues, pehaps around the family or society they live in, drug use, emotional trauma such as parents death etc etc.
A well raised child should not become suicidal over what is basically an outlier - the positive reinforcement from friends and family has far more strength. If however their family/home life is abusinve or negative towards the child then yes I agree it could well tip them over.
Of course I could be wrong but I am fairly sure most of the information I have read as a parent supported this view.
Okay - having read the comments following this I would like to point out a couple of thoughts I have.
I was bullied somewhat and survived because my family reinforced my self worth. I now have my own children and I am quite certain they will experience something the same - it does appear to be a part of growing up. However given i support and encourage them they to are likely to grow and develop as people despite this.
There are things a child can do - seeking help from a caring family, a "switched on" teacher, good friends etc that will have far more impact to negating the bullying than a legal law suit. That should be the final resort and if you end up there better to change schools.
I guess it would depend on the actual statements made in the video.
eg: "I think you are a b*tch" vs "You are a b*tch"
One would possibly lend towards defamation the other is opinion.
Also the context may clearly indicate the comments are not serious in nature or intended to defame (or would be taken as such by any member of the public viewing them) given the context.
Can the lass say "Streisand"? better not to bother and move on with life.
Re: Still no reason why such a statement would be made by Mike..
I call Bullshit!
I am australian. I do not know the title of every porn film refused classification (hence illegal to import) because someone has too-small titties.
If you are also Australian... Darryl... do us a favour and add more chlorine to your gene-pool - either that or just drink it straigh.
You sir are and idiot! (and give Aussies a bad rep)
Replica?
Surely you meant a copy!
Now we just need to find out if the original Captain, Owner, Crew, any passangers and the non-existant parrot (or their descendants) authorised this heinous use!
Re: Re: Re: Re: In practice it already is the default
oh FFS!
If they infringed then that can be determined only AFTER fair use is considered. The consideration comes FIRST! GAAH! I have not the words... must eat brains!
reading all the above one wonders whether... the other AC might be French.
And as a side note... if you really have that much (relevant or not) stuff to comment I recommend brevity, wit, or just plain keep replying to yourself. Sorry AC (light green) I switched off after the first 2.
What is hilarious for me is I have actually been looking at getting some of this (from thinkgeek) - and it would have been the buckyballs cause the name was just so cute.
Well it looks like the Zenballs will be the place to go.
I salute them for putting their product out there in a comparison video for everyone to make their own judgement over (and note the measurement methods strongly support any interested geek or norm to repeat the tests at bugger all cost). Kinda like open source that way.
I would like to point out that both are actually private clubs and may hence have whatever membership rules they like (if legal). a library is not a private club but a public office?branch? well whatever of the governemnt. Different strokes mate :)
Want to question if the TOS allows disconnect with no refund/rebate?
Answer can be found above (somewhere... gave up after 13 pages and the fact their residental agreement has been superceeded by a "customer" one but cannot find the link)
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A well raised child should not become suicidal over what is basically an outlier - the positive reinforcement from friends and family has far more strength. If however their family/home life is abusinve or negative towards the child then yes I agree it could well tip them over.
Of course I could be wrong but I am fairly sure most of the information I have read as a parent supported this view.
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Re: Two sets of rules
Children are not the same as adults and are not held to the same standards. Ever heard of "childish" behaviour?
Apples and Oranges my friend.
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I was bullied somewhat and survived because my family reinforced my self worth. I now have my own children and I am quite certain they will experience something the same - it does appear to be a part of growing up. However given i support and encourage them they to are likely to grow and develop as people despite this.
There are things a child can do - seeking help from a caring family, a "switched on" teacher, good friends etc that will have far more impact to negating the bullying than a legal law suit. That should be the final resort and if you end up there better to change schools.
Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re:
eg: "I think you are a b*tch" vs "You are a b*tch"
One would possibly lend towards defamation the other is opinion.
Also the context may clearly indicate the comments are not serious in nature or intended to defame (or would be taken as such by any member of the public viewing them) given the context.
Can the lass say "Streisand"? better not to bother and move on with life.
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Re: Still no reason why such a statement would be made by Mike..
I am australian. I do not know the title of every porn film refused classification (hence illegal to import) because someone has too-small titties.
If you are also Australian... Darryl... do us a favour and add more chlorine to your gene-pool - either that or just drink it straigh.
You sir are and idiot! (and give Aussies a bad rep)
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Re: It's not a pirate ship!
Surely you meant a copy!
Now we just need to find out if the original Captain, Owner, Crew, any passangers and the non-existant parrot (or their descendants) authorised this heinous use!
replica - humph! That sounds far to legal!
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Re: TERRORIST!!!
They should all be flayed with AOL cd's.
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Re: Re: Re:
:) fixed that for you
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Re: Re: Re: Re: In practice it already is the default
If they infringed then that can be determined only AFTER fair use is considered. The consideration comes FIRST! GAAH! I have not the words... must eat brains!
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Re:
And as a side note... if you really have that much (relevant or not) stuff to comment I recommend brevity, wit, or just plain keep replying to yourself. Sorry AC (light green) I switched off after the first 2.
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Re: Re: Beware...
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Re: key:techdirt
Where can I find your luggage?
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Re:
To provide proof would be to violate the laws of causality and create a parodox powerfull beyond belief - hence I choose not to answer you.
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Striesand Reverse Marketing FTW!
Well it looks like the Zenballs will be the place to go.
I salute them for putting their product out there in a comparison video for everyone to make their own judgement over (and note the measurement methods strongly support any interested geek or norm to repeat the tests at bugger all cost). Kinda like open source that way.
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Re: Re: Re: No torrents yet
And please tell me you have a donate button?
Going to read your book and if it is to my taste I would like send you what I think fair value to me - direct to your pocket :)
Way to stand up for what you beleive in!
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Re: Retired Serviceman's League Clubs
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Surprised no one else linked here yet...
Want to question if the TOS allows disconnect with no refund/rebate?
Answer can be found above (somewhere... gave up after 13 pages and the fact their residental agreement has been superceeded by a "customer" one but cannot find the link)
Enjoy!
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Re: Great Article
I like the music - never heard of the band. He gets my $10 for the digital and just pointed a few fellow jazzies his way.
Why? Not just for the music but for the openess and the fact he "gets it". Music is about the music and the fan - the rest is dross.
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Re: Re: Is this ever going to end?