Why Hover Your Mouse For A While and “Think Before You Click”

We have the power on the tip of our fingertips. I often use the internet for work, social networking and my hunt for new and exciting recipes. Statistics show that I am just one of 25 million Filipinos on Facebook and one of 10 million Pinoys on Twitter.

There is definitely no question about the Filipino’s online presence. It was just a question of how responsible are we when we’re online. An article on 24/7 Wall St., a online financial publication, called the Philippines as “The Social Networking Capital of the World,” because of our online force.

Cyberbullying is one the most controversial issues regarding the use of web media. Cyberbullying refers to any kind of harassment that occurs online. It is often in a form of name calling, crude and cruel remarks in social networking sites, and even creating fake profiles to stalk or make crude comments against a person.

When you like a status making derogatory remarks against a person or joined an online group that makes fun of other people, then you are being a cyberbully. Take Facebook for instance, a group/ page was made during the height of Chris Lao’s issue, and this is a form of cyberbullying.

GMA News’ “Think Before You Click” Campaign is an effort to deal with cyberbullying and propagate responsible use of social media. The concept behind the campaign is very simple: think about the effect of your posts or likings posts/ photos on other people.

There are four ways on how social media users can participate in the campaign.

· Individuals can upload their photos holding up the “think before you click” slogan:

· Add a “Think Before You Click” twibbon on their profile pictures;

· Add “thinkB4Uclick” hashtags to your tweets,

· And post a video of yourself discussing the campaign.

To learn more about the campaign, check GMA Network website or watch this video.