The word cyberbully makes me think of an online pwet. My dad used to call his butt buli and I guess this visual is perfect because cyberbullies are, if not assholes, PWETS.
Not the cute kind like the pwets below
I think the reason why I’ve got a lot of people reading my blog is because they had little blog variety back in 2003. I was a silly, self-centered little brat who complained about my high school classmates and published mean girl stuff about people I didn’t like. Did I have haters? Are you kidding? I was so annoying, I was surprised the haterade didn’t come sooner. That’s why my archives are for my eyes only. In other words: I’m sorry you ever read that, kakahiya. Haha!
Yes, the negative comments were hurtful. Yes, some were foul. But it wasn’t all bad. I came to my senses and stopped acting like a poor little girl who felt like the world was out to get me. I minimized the unnecessary rants and I became mindful of what I published. It also helped me become a better person in real life. Now when an “evil” thought comes across my mind I think about it and process everything before I come to a conclusion. For example, if someone is wearing a baduy outfit on TV, you have to consider that the people behind the production may have hired poorly skilled stylists and it may not be the celebrity’s choice. Of course, that’s such a petty example but you get what I mean. You also have to consider that not everything online are facts – not everybody is a credible journalist. Thinking before you click or speak is not about censorship or being plastic. It’s about being mindful of and responsible for the things that come out of your mouth and/or online account.
I get that some anonymous Twitter accounts solely made to hate are sometimes entertaining but there’s a huge difference between a mock Twitter account that pokes good, clean fun at a celebrity (@superstarmarian) and those that are just plain bastos. I won’t even name them at the risk of them growing even more popular. Appalling. Some people live for attention and will come up with “shocking” tweets just to gain followers.
I suggest we boycott the haters. Think about it. Why do you even follow them? Are you so boring that you can’t make yourself laugh and you have to giggle at mean stuff thrown at famous people? Do you laugh because bringing celebrities down makes you feel better about your sad life? Although I don’t love them, I don’t care enough to sue them either.
I still get hate tweets here and there. The most recent one saying (yes, in all caps) “P*TANGINA MO ANG PANGET MO MUKHA KANG POKPOK DI KA MAGANDA GUSTO KITANG PATAYIN!!” or something like that. My reaction? Kebs. I wouldn’t want that person to get thrown in jail. I think that person needs a hug. Or a lesson in distinguishing real life from TV shows.
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So with this cybercrime hullabaloo, I can’t help but ask – are celebrities tougher than politicians? If we can handle our haters, hindi ba dapat mas kaya nila? Given the fact that we’re just here to entertain, not even to serve… Shouldn’t politicians welcome criticism? Eh kung jeje naman yung “critic” obvious bang hindi na dapat patulan yun?
Maybe we should focus on the values parents teach their children para kumonti yung mga walang modo na tweet lang nang tweet ng kung anu-anong ka-jologan. Kung respetadong tao ang nagbibigay ng criticism nila on you, baka naman it’s time to consider that you MAY actually be an asshole.
I get that it hurts sometimes but jeez, don’t real-life bully the public by threatening to silence them just because some people cyberbullied you. Someone called you a plagiarist, Mr. Sotto? 1) It’s true; 2) You’re a grown man. Get over it.
To everyone else: kapag tinawag kang pikon at ipakulong mo yung tumawag sayong pikon, anong napatunayan mo dun? Hindi ba mas mabuti pang ipakitang nagkakamali sila sayo?
Click here to read (amazing) writer Jessica Zafra’s thoughts on the topic
P.S. In a long distance relationship? Don’t show your boner thru Skype or you might have to pay a fine of PhP200,000-PhP1,000,000!
P.P.S. I bet Serena and Blair wish they were in the Philippines. Oplan Catch Gossip Girl.
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Ms. Saab! Mas maganda kung lalagay mo tong Petition to stop Cybercrime law. http://www.change.org/petitions/junk-the-cybercrime-prevention-law
very well said Saab!
KEBZ sa haters and mga papansin but take criticism as a chance to grow and get better.
Very well said Saab! natututo ako ng bago pag binabasa ko blogs mo! Thank you!<3
We call it “buli” because that’s the Ilonggo term for it. :)
“don’t real-life bully the public by threatening to silence them just because some people cyberbullied you” Well said!
P.S. I love your old blog! I’ve been a reader of your blog since 2004! Straight pa hair mo nun, and hindi ka pa masyado ngumingiti sa pictures :p
Yuuuck hahahahaa
i like the part where you compared “artista” from “politicians..” kapul. i couldn’t agree more Saab! the best.
very very well said! :)
“Kapag tinawag kang pikon at ipakulong mo yung tumawag sayong pikon, anong napatunayan mo dun? Hindi ba mas mabuti pang ipakitang nagkakamali sila sayo?” Haters should ponder on this one.
I used to follow a Twitter account of a love team I liked, but I unfollowed them after a while because they keep saying bad things about the ex-girlfriend of the guy. I don’t like the ex-girlfriend too, but I don’t think it’s fair to poke fun at her when she’s not even doing anything to the guy, much less to the girl. I think fat mouth haters who spout hate-ness all over Twitter are people who don’t think, period.
I’m glad you put this up, Saab. Maybe if they come across this, they’ll see sense. If not, well, that’s their problem. The problem with haters is, when their wrongs are pointed out, they do more wrongs like they never learn and like they’re just ass-dumb. Anyway, wala na tayong kebs sa kanila. Hahaha. If we fight back, we’ll just make a hater of ourselves so yeah.
Do you read JZafra’s books? What’s your fave? Mine’s Chickenpox for the Soul :D
Plus, I still don’t understand this Cybercrime thingy. Haha. I’ll try those links
best post and well said saab. this is why i follow you and read your posts.
I couldn’t agree with you more, Saab. Very well said.
Great blog post, Saab! I’m sure your dad’s so proud of you for speaking up for truth! I hope this gets through to those who need an eye opener. God bless you! :)
strong but indeed true. mas artista pa nga may karapatan mapuna eh. and i think the people also have the right to throw tomatoes on them since they’re not really that much serving to the public but serving their PRIVATE BANK ACCOUNTS. they’re all PWETS!
“Someone called you a plagiarist, Mr. Sotto? 1) It’s true; 2) You’re a grown man. Get over it.”
This is just gold.
The true measure of character isn’t how hard they can take a hit but how quickly they can get up and move on.
Very well said. I like reading your blogs, very educational and eye opener.
may pinanghuhugutan ms.saab
very well said :)
Hi Saab. I like this post and I really do appreciate that someone my age is voicing this generation’s opinion on this silly Cybercrime Prevention Law.
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I have one question for you, though. As a web content writer who detests Copyscape, I agree with you that Tito Sotto plagiarized. I actually admire your honesty considering your family is very close to their family. But say, have you maybe discussed this part of the post with someone in the Sotto clan? Have you tried sending him or someone in his family a text message saying that you will be posting something like this? That way, you corrected him, made your stand, and helped him as well without the World Wide Web knowing about it.
I understand that you want to say something about it, but my point is actually this: Isn’t he some kind of family to you? Or to your dad?
*Have you tried sending him or someone in his family a text message saying that you will be posting something like this, just to give them a head up? Have you tried maybe voicing your opinion via text to him or email? That way, you corrected him, made your stand, and helped him as well without the World Wide Web knowing about it.
I don’t think I have ever been introduced to Tito Sotto. Vic Sotto, yes, and he is very dear to my family but I am not about to bother him about my political views. He is not his brother’s keeper. I’m pretty sure Tito Sotto is not dense, he knows what the public thinks of him. I don’t think my views are any different from those he is trying to repress with the libel clause of the Cybercrime Prevention Law. This shout out is more for awareness, too. So my readers read up on current issues. So yes, there is a point in publishing my thoughts on the World Wide Web because I have a wide audience and this issue must reach them.
Wow, I was a bit surprised with your (pseudo)shout-out to Sotto. I thought your family and the Sottos are, well, “close”. What would Bossing say when he sees this?
I don’t know what tito Vic would say since my comment was addressed to my senator, Mr. Sotto and not to him.
Saab, i admire you for being so brave! keep it up girl!
You’re so brave! Unlike any other “celebrity” who says “don’t how to thank my millions of followers” that doesn’t even support or protect netizens/followers.
It all starts with Mr. Sotto’s issue regarding plagiarism. He’s such a child. Can’t handle this kind of situation, I wonder how he can sleep at night.
I don’t wanna be angry with anyone anymore, I just wish that Cybercrime Law won’t be enforced. This is too much.
very well said ms. saab! i learned from this blog, and i just realized the word “responsibility”. Being young at age is not an excuse from your responsibilities in life. you need to be aware on your actions and words. I’m not saying you need to be perfect at all, but the thing is you cannot express or post everything you’ve wanted. Make it in a good way! :0
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I sooooo agree with that. They should make amendments of that law. Hehehe. Anyway, mas lumawak ang pananaw ko bilang isang blogger. Thanks for inspiring me!