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This poster of Uncle Sam speaks volume. We all know the original Uncle Sam poster had a purpose for recruiting more Americans to join the military. Many would be surprised to know that cyberbullying does occur in the military. I think it happens more than in the civilian life. The military community doesn’t realize the humorous things they post can be offensive. That is why Uncle Sam wants us to stop cyberbullying because we are all supposed to be a happy family

Social media has gained major popularity for memes. A meme is a humorous image along with text that is spread rapidly by Internet users. A meme can be about anything such as, Cam Newton crying like a baby during the Super Bowl, politics, or Steve Harvey announcing the wrong winner …show more content…

Karen Jowers (2015, June 22). 'Dependa' Bashing: Mudslingers Stun Military Spouses. http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2015/06/22/dependapotamus-bashing-spouses-strike-back/27522075/ The effects of cyberbullying can be disturbing. All over the globe military members are having pictures of themselves posted. "Some might dismiss this sort of Facebook harassment as a minor inconvenience, but in the small Marine Corps community, its effects were multiplied. Speaking under condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, Lance Cpl. H said she has seen her reputation tarnished, been alienated by fellow Marines and received verbal threats for standing up for herself online. She fears her career will suffer because of what has been said about her on Facebook." Military Times (2013, May 22). Humor or harassment? Marine Corps leadership targets salty Facebook sites. Retrieved from

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