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How can cyberbullying be different from bullying in person?

The victim may not even know who the bully is, and posts can spread fast.

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  1. It always stops when you log off
  2. The victim may not know who the bully is ✔
  3. It can only happen at school

Why: Online, a bully can hide behind a fake name, so the target may not know who is doing it or why. Mean posts can also be seen and shared by many people very quickly.

Huh, didn't know that: Cyberstalking and trolling are two cyberbullying tactics.

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Why was the anonymous troll so lonely? Nobody knew his name.
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Answer: The victim may not know who the bully is. Online, a bully can hide behind a fake name, so the target may not know who is doing it or why. Mean posts can also be seen and shared by many people very quickly.

  1. Aerospace Dimensions Module 7: Cyber Security akwg.cap.gov/media/cms/Module_7__Cyber_84C9463CFA072_22b24.pdf
    victims of cyberbullying may not know the identity of their bully or why the bully is targeting them
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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