Internet Bully Convicted

In the case of Lori Drew, an fully-grown adult female, bullying a neighborhood child, 13-year-old Megan Meier, until Megan committed suicide, we finally see some consequences for cyberbullying. Although Megan's suicide is, of course, the worst-case scenario, cyber-bullying has other significant consequences like serious emotional distress, loss of friends, loss of jobs, and loss of opportunities. Drew was ultimately convicted under the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act.

My sense is that, although the Internet provides a shield for bullies, the further we get into the Millennial generation, the more we'll see youth using the Internet for constructive rather than destructive uses. Of course, it's worth noting that Drew is an Xer. Sigh.