The irony of all this is that if Morgan had just refunded me the money that was due to me, he would have had to pay quite a bit less and none of this would have happened. If he hadn't have felt the need to put me on "enemy status" we both would have gone our own ways, and that would have been the end of it.
But no, Mr. Morgan threatens me and says he is going to "get me?" And keeps my money? And spreads gossip about me and tells people to remove me as a "friend" on FaceBook? He's going to "get me" because he did not refund my money when I was forced to leave where I had paid six months rent in advance to live?
No, no, no. This is not going to happen.
Actions have consequences. We pay a price for anger, arrogance and greed. No one really wins when someone declares war, but no one is going to make war on me and continue to get away with it. I will use lawful means and facts to put an end to terror. I grew up in a military family, so I understand underhanded military tactics and "military justice." I will stand up for myself. You picked on the wrong person when you went after me.
I don't suffer terrorism, and that is what a person who uses intimidation, stealth and misinformation is. You are a terrorist and a bully. You might have gotten away with this in the military culture, but it doesn't cut the mustard in the rest of the world.
I did nothing to you but pay six months in advance, and request a refund when I was forced to leave. You declared war on me for no reason at all, except to keep my money and "teach me a lesson" since you were "going to get me" for filing a complaint. You even tried the tired old useless "sluts or nuts" defense. Hahahaha. Did you really think you would get away with this? Did you think this would work? Women have rights and protections in this world nowadays, in case you hadn't noticed. Did you think you could do all this AND get a good review for your hotel afterwards?
What did you expect? That I would lay down and take it like everybody else you go after?
You weren't able to get my review removed from Travelocity, either, no matter how hard you tried, or how many lies you told. You aren't able to damage my reputation with anyone who knows me. Everything you do continues to show who you are.
You might have frightened me quite a bit in the beginning, shouting and threatening me with your finger in my face, but I'm not afraid of you anymore.
The rest of the world isn't Panajachel, so your gossip-mongering carries no weight outside of the very small bubble you live in. I have come to Panajachel to help the schools and the children around the lake, and I will continue to do so regardless of the threats and lies you tell. Nothing is going to change that. You cannot drive me away. There is too much work to do for the good of the community for me to leave just because you have decided to target me. This is not going to happen, regardless of what you do. It is your behavior that is being recorded here. That's all.
Show the world who you truly are! If you want a good reputation, then DO THE RIGHT THINGS.
Wake up, Richard. The rest of the world knows who you are. I haven't lived in Panajachel very long, but your reputation precedes you. You can get your little gang to mobilize against me, as you've attempted to do, but I don't know these people so it doesn't make any difference at all. There is nothing you can do to hurt me or stop me from having a happy and productive life in Panajachel, helping the schools and continuing on my way.
It's your neck on the chopping block, not mine.
Showing posts with label Bullying. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bullying. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
How to Report FaceBook Harassment and Abuse
So many people have visited this entry after I posted the fact that I had to report Richard Morgan for harassment and abuse on my FaceBook account, that I am now posting the website and directions as to how to do so. See: www.facebook.com/help.php
FaceBook did respond, and the offensive comment was removed, and Morgan's abusive behavior on FaceBook has stopped. I was also told to "go to the police" if his harassment continued, which I notified him I would.
Lo and behold, Morgan's stalking, harassment and abusive treatment stopped! Miracle of Miracles! FaceBook did their job and I am now free to enjoy this site with friends, as this site was intended to be.
FaceBook was not intended for personal vendettas, enemies, or other offensive behavior, and with reports of abuse people learn very quickly what is acceptable and what is not. You are perfectly safe to make reports, as your name is kept anonymous if you so choose.
I made this harassment public as I wanted to send a message that this type of behavior is unacceptable, and there will be consequences including termination of one's account. Bullies are not welcome here. I urge everyone having the same problem to break their silence, don't be afraid, and take steps to protect yourself. Stand up for yourself! Facebook makes it very easy to do.
If you are having the same problem I did, go to the FaceBook Help Center (click on "Help" on the bottom of any page) and type in "report abuse."
* Help Center http://www.facebook.com/help.php
Search: report abuse
How do I report abuse?
Facebook encourages all users to utilize the "Report" links when they find abusive content. In most cases, you will find a "Report" link below the piece of content. Selecting this link takes you to a form where you can specify the type of abuse and make a detailed report. Facebook investigates these reports and makes a determination as to whether or not the content should remain on the site. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.
If you have witnessed abuse on the site that you are unable to report using these links, please tell us more here.
What happens when I report someone?
All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential. The user that you are reporting will not know that you have reported them. After the report is submitted, Facebook investigates the issue and makes a determination as to whether or not the content should remain on the site based on our Terms of Use. In certain situations, the circumstances require more severe action. For instance, users who repeatedly violate our Terms of Use can be permanently banned from the site.
Please be aware that not all reported content will be removed. A Facebook administrator looks into each report thoroughly in order to decide the appropriate course of action. If no violation of our Terms of Use has occurred, then no action will be taken.
Privacy: Report abuse
How do I report abuse?
You can report this here.
I need to report someone for violating Facebook’s Terms of Use.
Facebook encourages all users to utilize "Report" links when they find abusive content. In most cases, you will find this "Report" link below the content that you are viewing. Selecting this link takes you to a form where you can specify the type of abuse and submit a detailed report. Facebook investigates these reports and determines whether or not the content should stay up based on our Terms of Use. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.
If you have witnessed abuse on the site that you are unable to report using these links, please tell us more here here.
How do I report terrorist activity or support?
If you find material that promotes terrorist behavior or that raises funds for a terrorist organization, Facebook strongly encourages you to report this here.
Facebook investigates these reports and determines whether to take action based on our Terms of Use. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.
Photos: Viewing, editing, tagging, and privacy
I’d like to report an abusive photo.
You can report a photo that violates Facebook’s Terms of Use by clicking the "Report This Photo" link underneath the image. Photos containing drug use, nudity, or other graphic or sexually suggestive content are not allowed, nor are photos that depict violence or that attack an individual or group.
Facebook reviews every report we receive to determine whether or not the content violates our Terms of Use and will take appropriate action. If you are having difficulty reporting a photo, please write to us here. Rest assured that these reports will be kept confidential.
Groups: Viewing and joining a group
I’d like to report an abusive group.
You can report a group that violates Facebook’s Terms of Use by clicking the "Report Group" link at the bottom left of the group’s page. Groups containing drug-related, nudity, or other graphic or sexually suggestive content are not allowed, nor are groups that promote violence or that attack an individual or group.
Facebook reviews every report we receive to determine whether or not the content violates our Terms of Use and will take appropriate action. If you are having difficulty reporting a group, please write to us here. Rest assured that these reports will be kept confidential.
General Application Support
How do I report an application? What can I do if I believe an application is violating the Terms of Use?
You can report an application for abuse by going to the application’s About page and clicking "Report Application" at the bottom of the page, or by clicking "Report" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.
You can also contact the developer directly with questions about the application by going to the application’s About page and clicking "Contact Developer" at the bottom of the page, or by clicking "Contact" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.
Notifications: Bugs and Known Problems
I have received a notification that my friend has reported me for violating Facebook's Terms of Use.
Facebook did not generate the notification that you received. These notifications were created by a 3rd party application and can be safely disregarded.
For future reference, you can report an application for abuse by clicking "Report Application" at the bottom of the application’s About page. Alternatively, you can click "Report" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.
Questions and Answers from Users ... (more)
FaceBook did respond, and the offensive comment was removed, and Morgan's abusive behavior on FaceBook has stopped. I was also told to "go to the police" if his harassment continued, which I notified him I would.
Lo and behold, Morgan's stalking, harassment and abusive treatment stopped! Miracle of Miracles! FaceBook did their job and I am now free to enjoy this site with friends, as this site was intended to be.
FaceBook was not intended for personal vendettas, enemies, or other offensive behavior, and with reports of abuse people learn very quickly what is acceptable and what is not. You are perfectly safe to make reports, as your name is kept anonymous if you so choose.
I made this harassment public as I wanted to send a message that this type of behavior is unacceptable, and there will be consequences including termination of one's account. Bullies are not welcome here. I urge everyone having the same problem to break their silence, don't be afraid, and take steps to protect yourself. Stand up for yourself! Facebook makes it very easy to do.
If you are having the same problem I did, go to the FaceBook Help Center (click on "Help" on the bottom of any page) and type in "report abuse."
* Help Center http://www.facebook.com/help.php
Search: report abuse
How do I report abuse?
Facebook encourages all users to utilize the "Report" links when they find abusive content. In most cases, you will find a "Report" link below the piece of content. Selecting this link takes you to a form where you can specify the type of abuse and make a detailed report. Facebook investigates these reports and makes a determination as to whether or not the content should remain on the site. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.
If you have witnessed abuse on the site that you are unable to report using these links, please tell us more here.
What happens when I report someone?
All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential. The user that you are reporting will not know that you have reported them. After the report is submitted, Facebook investigates the issue and makes a determination as to whether or not the content should remain on the site based on our Terms of Use. In certain situations, the circumstances require more severe action. For instance, users who repeatedly violate our Terms of Use can be permanently banned from the site.
Please be aware that not all reported content will be removed. A Facebook administrator looks into each report thoroughly in order to decide the appropriate course of action. If no violation of our Terms of Use has occurred, then no action will be taken.
Privacy: Report abuse
How do I report abuse?
You can report this here.
I need to report someone for violating Facebook’s Terms of Use.
Facebook encourages all users to utilize "Report" links when they find abusive content. In most cases, you will find this "Report" link below the content that you are viewing. Selecting this link takes you to a form where you can specify the type of abuse and submit a detailed report. Facebook investigates these reports and determines whether or not the content should stay up based on our Terms of Use. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.
If you have witnessed abuse on the site that you are unable to report using these links, please tell us more here here.
How do I report terrorist activity or support?
If you find material that promotes terrorist behavior or that raises funds for a terrorist organization, Facebook strongly encourages you to report this here.
Facebook investigates these reports and determines whether to take action based on our Terms of Use. All abuse reports on Facebook are confidential.
Photos: Viewing, editing, tagging, and privacy
I’d like to report an abusive photo.
You can report a photo that violates Facebook’s Terms of Use by clicking the "Report This Photo" link underneath the image. Photos containing drug use, nudity, or other graphic or sexually suggestive content are not allowed, nor are photos that depict violence or that attack an individual or group.
Facebook reviews every report we receive to determine whether or not the content violates our Terms of Use and will take appropriate action. If you are having difficulty reporting a photo, please write to us here. Rest assured that these reports will be kept confidential.
Groups: Viewing and joining a group
I’d like to report an abusive group.
You can report a group that violates Facebook’s Terms of Use by clicking the "Report Group" link at the bottom left of the group’s page. Groups containing drug-related, nudity, or other graphic or sexually suggestive content are not allowed, nor are groups that promote violence or that attack an individual or group.
Facebook reviews every report we receive to determine whether or not the content violates our Terms of Use and will take appropriate action. If you are having difficulty reporting a group, please write to us here. Rest assured that these reports will be kept confidential.
General Application Support
How do I report an application? What can I do if I believe an application is violating the Terms of Use?
You can report an application for abuse by going to the application’s About page and clicking "Report Application" at the bottom of the page, or by clicking "Report" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.
You can also contact the developer directly with questions about the application by going to the application’s About page and clicking "Contact Developer" at the bottom of the page, or by clicking "Contact" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.
Notifications: Bugs and Known Problems
I have received a notification that my friend has reported me for violating Facebook's Terms of Use.
Facebook did not generate the notification that you received. These notifications were created by a 3rd party application and can be safely disregarded.
For future reference, you can report an application for abuse by clicking "Report Application" at the bottom of the application’s About page. Alternatively, you can click "Report" at the bottom of any canvas page within the application.
Questions and Answers from Users ... (more)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
DON'T FEED THE BULLY
"In a nutshell: Don't Feed the Bully is an important self-help book for pre-teens that is cleverly disguised as a hilarious, fictional novel. Don't Feed the Bully provides practical advice to children on the extremely important topic of bullying. Yet it delivers that advice in a humorous, captivating plot that makes putting the book down nearly impossible. I urge educators to adopt this as required reading for your middle-school children. Doing so would be a major step forward in tackling the serious problem of bullying, which continues to lead to escalating violence in our schools.” Barnes and Noble.com reviewer, 5/12/2007 *****
“Don’t Feed the Bully' has been critically acclaimed for helping kids become aware of bullying behavior and solve situations before they become violent. It has won the Top Choice Award for best teen novel from Flamingnet.com." Amie Slevin, Noblesville Ledger
The new novel by Brad Tassell that can actually help with your bullying situation.
Click here to order this book right now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or an Ebook.
Download Don't Feed the Bully and read it for $2.00!
NEW! Edutopia Magazine article. I was interviewed along with Trudy Ludwig, My Secret Bully, and other experts. Bullies, Begone! Safe Schools Ambassadors Help Keep the Peace on Campus. Students can effectively discourage bad behavior among their peers. by Annemarie Mannion
Don't Feed The Bully wins the TOP CHOICE AWARD from flamingnet.com for best reviewed teen novel. See the award, then buy it! Click here
You must click here for the letters from sixth grade students at Discover Middle School. They all read the book! This is great stuff and every educator and parent should read the brilliance of those young people, and my responses.
BRAND NEW! Email of the day! Click here and read an intelligent email from educators who are using the book and getting great results. Then come back here and do everything else.
Demo videos are available of Brad's Bully Presentation for schools. It's fun! Click here.
Get the new audio book version of Don't Feed the Bully now for less than half the cost it will be when it comes out at ITunes and other Digital outlets. Two CD's. Click here!
Chapter summary PDF for helping younger grades reading the book click here!
NEW! GREAT PARENT/TEACHER TIPS to help your child be a positive bystander against bullying! Click!
All educators please read: Many schools, especially 5-7 (NOW 4 too!) grade classrooms are adding Don't Feed the Bully to their classroom reading. Because as one teacher recently put it, "It's almost impossible to find a book the boys will read, and most of them finished Don't Feed the Bully." Many of these schools are making Don't Feed the Bully their first book of the year that the class reads together because it has the best chance of grabbing the interest and imagination of boys in the middle and upper elementary grades. Please, see if it doesn't work for you. 30 copies of this book can be purchased by any school for very little money but bring huge dividends when year after year a new group loves reading it and learns great lessons about bullying and literature. Discovery Middle School had the entire 6th grade read the book and here is why:
"Prior to Tassell's visit, every sixth-grader at the school read "Don't Feed the Bully."
Kathy Burnette, media specialist at Discovery, explained the middle school's anti-bullying committee had searched for a way to integrate anti-bullying-related fiction into the students' studies as a way to open a dialogue with them about bullying." Kim Kilbride, South Bend Tribune
"Mr. Tassell's book is simple and direct. The students appreciate that." Kathy Burnette, Media Specialist.
"I totally and fully supported your book (read it last June and immediately knew it would be a hit with our kids... as I used to teach self-contained 6th grade for
about ten years) and was so excited we could get the REAL person here for our kids!! Thanks again!"
Sheryll Harper, Principal
Discovery Middle School
National Blue Ribbon School
Now read this quote from a letter I got from one of the sixth graders.
"I love your book, I usually do not like reading, but yours caught my attention..." Tara, Sixth grade student Discover Middle School
Don't Feed the Bully is a fictional detective story aimed at boys 10-14, although, anyone who can read will love this funny and meaningful story. Hannibal Greatneck III, detective, sixth grade student, or Handy to his friends, walks into William B. Travis elementary and finds a cage in the middle of the classroom. The school has dealt with its bully problem by handing over all the power to another bully. Handy must find the clues, outwit the villains, and return control of William B. Travis back to the students and faculty. The story is a funny one with hilarious and serious undertones, but with great purpose:
1. To get boys 10-14 to love reading by putting a book into their hands that is funny for them, plus has great lessons that they can easily understand and apply.
2. A comforting ally in their own struggle with bullying. They can see others have dealt with the problems and realities they are dealing with everyday from their fear of confrontation to the ignorance and apathy of most teachers and staff.
3. To give them a few steps to master that will help quell the bully tide. Plus, more in-depth help if they and their school system wants to truly help the cause of bullying.
Brad Tassell
"Making safety and ethics fun is a real challenge. "Don't Feed the Bully"
takes what all kids (and most adults) need to know and meets that challenge
head on. It's funny, fun and educational. I can't ask for more."
Parry Aftab
Executive Director,
WiredSafety.org (home of stopcyberbullying.org)
email dontfeedthebully.com
at llessat@aol.com today!
Starfield Technologies, Inc.
“Don’t Feed the Bully' has been critically acclaimed for helping kids become aware of bullying behavior and solve situations before they become violent. It has won the Top Choice Award for best teen novel from Flamingnet.com." Amie Slevin, Noblesville Ledger
The new novel by Brad Tassell that can actually help with your bullying situation.
Click here to order this book right now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or an Ebook.
Download Don't Feed the Bully and read it for $2.00!
NEW! Edutopia Magazine article. I was interviewed along with Trudy Ludwig, My Secret Bully, and other experts. Bullies, Begone! Safe Schools Ambassadors Help Keep the Peace on Campus. Students can effectively discourage bad behavior among their peers. by Annemarie Mannion
Don't Feed The Bully wins the TOP CHOICE AWARD from flamingnet.com for best reviewed teen novel. See the award, then buy it! Click here
You must click here for the letters from sixth grade students at Discover Middle School. They all read the book! This is great stuff and every educator and parent should read the brilliance of those young people, and my responses.
BRAND NEW! Email of the day! Click here and read an intelligent email from educators who are using the book and getting great results. Then come back here and do everything else.
Demo videos are available of Brad's Bully Presentation for schools. It's fun! Click here.
Get the new audio book version of Don't Feed the Bully now for less than half the cost it will be when it comes out at ITunes and other Digital outlets. Two CD's. Click here!
Chapter summary PDF for helping younger grades reading the book click here!
NEW! GREAT PARENT/TEACHER TIPS to help your child be a positive bystander against bullying! Click!
All educators please read: Many schools, especially 5-7 (NOW 4 too!) grade classrooms are adding Don't Feed the Bully to their classroom reading. Because as one teacher recently put it, "It's almost impossible to find a book the boys will read, and most of them finished Don't Feed the Bully." Many of these schools are making Don't Feed the Bully their first book of the year that the class reads together because it has the best chance of grabbing the interest and imagination of boys in the middle and upper elementary grades. Please, see if it doesn't work for you. 30 copies of this book can be purchased by any school for very little money but bring huge dividends when year after year a new group loves reading it and learns great lessons about bullying and literature. Discovery Middle School had the entire 6th grade read the book and here is why:
"Prior to Tassell's visit, every sixth-grader at the school read "Don't Feed the Bully."
Kathy Burnette, media specialist at Discovery, explained the middle school's anti-bullying committee had searched for a way to integrate anti-bullying-related fiction into the students' studies as a way to open a dialogue with them about bullying." Kim Kilbride, South Bend Tribune
"Mr. Tassell's book is simple and direct. The students appreciate that." Kathy Burnette, Media Specialist.
"I totally and fully supported your book (read it last June and immediately knew it would be a hit with our kids... as I used to teach self-contained 6th grade for
about ten years) and was so excited we could get the REAL person here for our kids!! Thanks again!"
Sheryll Harper, Principal
Discovery Middle School
National Blue Ribbon School
Now read this quote from a letter I got from one of the sixth graders.
"I love your book, I usually do not like reading, but yours caught my attention..." Tara, Sixth grade student Discover Middle School
Don't Feed the Bully is a fictional detective story aimed at boys 10-14, although, anyone who can read will love this funny and meaningful story. Hannibal Greatneck III, detective, sixth grade student, or Handy to his friends, walks into William B. Travis elementary and finds a cage in the middle of the classroom. The school has dealt with its bully problem by handing over all the power to another bully. Handy must find the clues, outwit the villains, and return control of William B. Travis back to the students and faculty. The story is a funny one with hilarious and serious undertones, but with great purpose:
1. To get boys 10-14 to love reading by putting a book into their hands that is funny for them, plus has great lessons that they can easily understand and apply.
2. A comforting ally in their own struggle with bullying. They can see others have dealt with the problems and realities they are dealing with everyday from their fear of confrontation to the ignorance and apathy of most teachers and staff.
3. To give them a few steps to master that will help quell the bully tide. Plus, more in-depth help if they and their school system wants to truly help the cause of bullying.
Brad Tassell
"Making safety and ethics fun is a real challenge. "Don't Feed the Bully"
takes what all kids (and most adults) need to know and meets that challenge
head on. It's funny, fun and educational. I can't ask for more."
Parry Aftab
Executive Director,
WiredSafety.org (home of stopcyberbullying.org)
email dontfeedthebully.com
at llessat@aol.com today!
Starfield Technologies, Inc.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Stalking, Bullying & Harrassment
... What do you do?
If he's a stalker, go to the police. Internet Police (FBI) and Local Police (Guatemala) and any other sites they are stalking you. FaceBook, Travelocity, wherever they harass and try to intimidate you. If they menace you in public physically, take a picture of them with your cell phones and immediately send it to your email to later turn over to the police. The date and time will be automatically recorded.
Bullying is treated the same way now-a-days, as is wife-beating. Some people never learn. But they can find out when they are (finally!) in handcuffs!
Keep records of all communications and posts. This will all count in court. Everyone has the right to be save. No one has the right to threaten or intimidate another. Even the bullies and cowards of this world will have to learn! They are, after all, one and the same.
If he's a stalker, go to the police. Internet Police (FBI) and Local Police (Guatemala) and any other sites they are stalking you. FaceBook, Travelocity, wherever they harass and try to intimidate you. If they menace you in public physically, take a picture of them with your cell phones and immediately send it to your email to later turn over to the police. The date and time will be automatically recorded.
Bullying is treated the same way now-a-days, as is wife-beating. Some people never learn. But they can find out when they are (finally!) in handcuffs!
Keep records of all communications and posts. This will all count in court. Everyone has the right to be save. No one has the right to threaten or intimidate another. Even the bullies and cowards of this world will have to learn! They are, after all, one and the same.
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