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If you experience cyberbullying, the best response to the bully is no response at all. Replying to that hurtful comment will only worsen the problem, as it gives the bully exactly what they want attention and an excuse to ramp up the bullying even more. Keep yourself cool. Remember that it's okay to be upset, but responding to the bully with an insult will only add more fuel to the fire. Even responding with non-insults for instance, "Please stop," "That's not appropriate," or "I'm going to report you," will probably do more harm than good. Respond only with silence. Keep a record of anything that shows proof of cyberbullying. Save, or even better print out each and every mean thing they send. Bookmark or "favorite" the web pages they insult you on. The day may come when you'll need this evidence to report and stop them. You may just want to click "delete" on every hateful email, text, or IM. However, this is not the right way to go. Remember, there may come a time when this bully needs to be reported and you'll need all the evidence right there in front of you. Emails, screen names, and posted images can be deceiving, and can temporarily disguise a bully. If and when you do identify the attacker, keep this information as evidence only. Never try to confront the person directly. Keep a record of the email or screen name you've received the bullying from. Check your inbox for previous materials from this person. If there aren't any, go to the service provider's website, and search the screen name you have. If the profile is not blocked, you may be able to view this person's name. When all else fails, get others involved. Service providers, school officials, and especially law enforcement can track the IP address to help identify the attacker. Many major social media sites and other service providers include prominent "BLOCK" and/or "REPORT" buttons near any message or posting you receive. Familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures for each app, site, and device you use and don't hesitate to use these tools. For instance, you can easily block users or report bullies and objectionable posts on Facebook. Check the "Settings" feature on other sites/apps to learn how to block or report bullying. Cyberbullying is hurtful and wrong, and you don't have to accept it as something you "just have to live with." Confide in a parent, teacher, coach, or other adult you trust. Present the evidence you've gathered, and don't be ashamed to talk about how the bullying makes you feel. Adults can help take the next steps toward stopping the bully and can also support you as you deal with the experience. Even if the cyberbullying occurs beyond school property or school hours, report it to a teacher, counselor, resource officer, or principal. Schools have a responsibility to stop bullies and protect their targets no matter the circumstances. Bullying of any kind, including cyberbullying, is now illegal in most jurisdictions. Let the adults you've confided in determine how to proceed they might contact the bully's parents first or go straight to the authorities. If you've suffered substantial pain or humiliation from the bullying, or been threatened with harm or violence, the bully could be suspended, expelled, or even arrested. Any evidence of bullying that you've saved will be very helpful to the authorities. Keep in mind that if you've responded to bullying with bullying, it doesn't matter if "they started it" you may also be subject to discipline or even legal punishment.
Resist the urge to respond directly. Save every bullying message, image, email, and post. Gather identifying information for bullies you don't recognize. Block bullies and report them to service providers. Tell a trusted adult. Report serious or ongoing bullying to legal authorities.