28th June, 2023
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
Beautiful Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim has said frequent cyberbullying is what made her reluctant to actively use Twitter.
She said so many times, she would scroll down her page only to see attacks, insults and bullying on her timeline.
Ibrahim, on her Twitter handle on Wednesday said “I’ve always been very reluctant to actively use Twitter because so many times I’ll scroll and all I’ll see are attacks, insults, and bullying on my timeline, not only to me but even on the timeline of others.
“I think Twitter will be more exciting to people like myself that flee from cyberbullying when Twitter users learn to distinguish between sharing opinions and engaging in bullying, by promoting a kinder online conversation style.”
She stated that people in today’s digital age frequently encountered numerous personal obstacles and struggles.
“So, when people seek solace or entertainment online, they may intend to share a joke, watch videos, or engage in lighthearted discussion. However, for some unfortunate souls, the experience is ruined by the presence of internet bullies.
“Cyberbullying has become a severe problem affecting mental health and well-being. Let’s learn to be kind to one another in our utterances because we do not know what people are dealing with personally,” she said.
According to Ibrahim, constant exposure to online bullying could be harmful to people and added another layer of stress to their already difficult lives.
“They are subjected to cruel insults, harassment, and intimidation instead of finding refuge and entertainment. Cyberbullying can have serious implications, causing emotional and psychological discomfort and leading to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
“Everyone deserves the freedom to engage in online activities without being subjected to the harmful impacts of cyberbullying,” she added.