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Mean message

Racecar73 – mean message

Dear Alex,
I got a mean message online from someone at school. They say I'm stupid and ugly. I feel sad and worried :-(. I don't know what to do.
Please help me!
Racecar73


Hi Racecar73!
No one should make comments online that are mean or hurtful. You shouldn't answer messages that are mean, or that make you feel uncomfortable. Tell you parents, a teacher or another adult. They can help you block and report the message.
I hope that helps.
Alex


Star44 – sharing passwords

Hi Alex,
My best friend wants me to tell her my passwords. She says that friends don't have secrets and we must share everything.
What should I do?
Star44


Hi Star44!
Passwords are private. You shouldn't share passwords, except with parents or carers. If someone has your password, they can use your account. You can be best friends without sharing passwords! Explain this to your friend. I'm sure she'll understand. If you're still worried, you should talk to your parents or another adult. Good luck.
Alex
 


 

Discussion

Do you agree with the advice that Alex gives? What other advice would you give?

Average: 4 (18 votes)

Submitted by MasterMobileSa… on Thu, 26/10/2023 - 06:54

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Hi!
No one should ask for personal details like address and phone number when they are chatting with someone online. You shouldn't share your personal details to anyone online. Tell your parents that someone is asking your personal details on Skype. Your parents can help you block or report them.

I hope that helps.

Submitted by GoldNatureOwl on Tue, 10/01/2023 - 09:45

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I agree with alex
1) no one should send mean messages to anyone
2)we should not share our password with anyone except our parents or carers.

Submitted by GreatEmerald7000 on Sun, 18/12/2022 - 07:39

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I agree with Alex. Actually cyber bullying should be banned.

Submitted by GreatEmerald7000 on Sat, 17/12/2022 - 03:45

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I agree with Alex about the password issue that you should have privacy. And another problem, I would advise Racecar73 to fix the problem by his own self and if you can't fix it, I agree that you should tell your parents.

Submitted by GreyCrystalWerewolf on Mon, 03/10/2022 - 19:11

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I agree with Alex but what if it's like a sis or bro who wanna do ur homework?????

Submitted by MissSunflowerViolin on Wed, 28/09/2022 - 17:06

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I totally agree with Alex's advice. I think I don't have other advice because Alex's advice is already perfect.

Submitted by PrincessUnicornAngel on Sun, 11/09/2022 - 03:36

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I think Alex is very logical and smart I totally agree with him.

Submitted by VirtualMoonstone8 on Thu, 19/05/2022 - 04:01

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I totally agree with the advice that Alex gives because it is logical and helpful.

Submitted by AgentInternetDove on Tue, 08/03/2022 - 09:13

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ı only share my passwords with my older brother and email

Submitted by PurpleSandalCheese on Thu, 02/12/2021 - 06:56

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I agree with Alex advice but I do share my IPAD password and my best friend do share too me also(〜 ̄▽ ̄)〜

Submitted by LadyPlantSeal on Thu, 18/11/2021 - 15:08

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Passwords are private don’t share your passwords to anyone.(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

Submitted by LadyDancerMoonstone on Tue, 16/11/2021 - 16:25

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I too agree with Alex

Submitted by CrazyDJ70 on Sat, 06/11/2021 - 14:57

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Case 1: “you shouldn’t answer messages that are mean,” Alex said. I degree This advice because it is not good for you. you will not know what to do if the same things that happen. Be strong and you will know how to solve the problem. Cage 2: I completely agree with Alex's advice.

Submitted by GoldLavenderJewel on Tue, 12/10/2021 - 06:20

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I hate poeple who write mean comments. If they don't like it ,then they should not see it and no one is forceing them to see it.

Submitted by OddPaper3 on Wed, 08/09/2021 - 19:47

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Hi Whatever KingMusicTune said is right and Yes you should not tell your password to anyone

Submitted by OddPaper3 on Tue, 07/09/2021 - 16:29

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Rececar73 you shall tell a parent about the mean message then the parent could ask their parents if there kid did it

Submitted by FunnyGreenPanther on Mon, 06/09/2021 - 16:15

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i agree with Alex

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