bullying
Instagram begins warning users on "potentially offensive" captions
Yesterday, Instagram began warning users their caption content might be considered “potentially offensive.” The warnings are generated via the platform’s AI technology which interprets the postings to be offensive or hurtful in any way. The program is being instituted by Instagram in an effort to eliminate acts of bullying. If users post content the technology […]
Burger King is giving away student loan payments to customers
Fast food brands are leading a weird form of socially aware online branding, and Burger King is doing it again. Last year, Burger King released a video explaining net neutrality but now they’re offering student debt-cancelling sweepstakes. Read More: Waterparks perform “Turbulent” for first time ever at Slam Dunk The company released a video introducing “Whopper Loans” […]
Grimes says Poppy dragged her into a “disgusting situation”
After Poppy came forward about some of the drama that happened behind the scenes while recording “Play Destroy,” Grimes has come out with a story of her own. The electro-pop artist claims that Poppy put her in a “disgusting situation.” Read more: Halsey moshing this hard during The Story So Far is all of us On […]
Poppy says Grimes “bullied” during “Play Destroy” collab
We were convinced that Poppy and Grimes were in the process of saving the genre of metal with the release of their nu-metal track “Play Destroy,” but it appears that may not have been the case after all. In fact, a new interview from Poppy suggests that the making of the song wasn’t ideal, and she’s now claiming that Grimes “bullied” […]
“I was bullied so much, that I am very self-aware:” Awsten Knight on facing insecurities
Bullying runs rampant in schools across the world, and Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight did not escape his teen years unscathed. The purple-haired vocalist took the adversity with stride, however, and even used it to his advantage. “I was bullied so much, that I am very self-aware,” Knight says in the latest issue of AP. “That […]
As It Is announce a charity raffle, all proceeds go to BulliesOut
As It Is recently dropped a music video for their song, “the Wounded World,” and following the video’s release, the band have announced they are launching a charity raffle for the poster that is featured in the video. Read more: As It Is evoke 2000s emo on new song, and the reason may surprise you The […]
Burger King shares a powerful ad about bullying—watch
[Photo by: Burger King/Youtube] Burger King just released an ad in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, and it's going to make you cry. Read more: New Years Day’s Ash Costello and Attila’s Fronz reflect on bullying The video begins with kids telling stories about being bullied, with stats that explain that bullying is currently the No. 1 […]
Student says school called her goth style “scary,” "distracting"
[Photo by: Anastasia White/Facebook] Everyone has likely felt judged for a fashion choice, especially those who choose to do so in an alternative way. We dress the way we do based on what we love and what makes us feel like “us,” but sometimes that can lead to criticism and, for 18-year-old Anastasia White, she […]
An important message about cyberbullying from Scottish pop punks Vukovi
[Photo by: Andy Mills Photgraphy & Media] Earlier this year, colorful Scottish pop-punkers Vukovi decided to put a spotlight on victimization and the cultural impact of bullying, in particular cyberbullying, with one of their music videos, “Weirdo.” With the constant increase of smartphone applications, most of us have access to a never-ending list of communication channels, […]
Andy Biersack unblocks everyone from social media: "I'm giving you my trust"
In an attempt to connect his army and his family in “humanity and love,” APMAs 2017 host Andy Biersack has unblocked everyone from his social media. Check out his complete statement below! Read more: New Years Day’s Ash Costello and Attila’s Fronz reflect on bullying In a post made on his Instagram, Biersack reflected on […]
New Years Day's Ash Costello and Attila’s Fronz reflect on bullying
After a fan asked a variety of artists how they feel about bullying, New Years Day's Ash Costello and Attila frontman Chris Fronzak shared their beliefs, along with Costello reflecting on how bullying affected her. Check out how they responded below! Read more: How I Survived Bullying This started off as a very simple question […]
Note To Self: Halestorm's Lzzy Hale remembers middle school bullies
Lzzy Hale of Halestorm didn't have an easy time while growing up, particularly in middle school. She opens up about dealing with bullies and believing in herself in this APTV video message to her 13-year-old self. “The great thing is that in a couple of years, you won't be thinking of them,” she says about […]
How I Survived Bullying
(Photo: Natalie Bisignano) I have many stained images in my head because of what I went through in grade school. A lot of them I wish I could wipe clean, but it's not that easy. Instead, I've learned to embrace the fact that I have overcome these painful experiences and have become a better person […]
