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LisaM

(27,794 posts)

12. Actually, yes, I think so.

Reply to LakeArenal (Reply #10)

Fri Sep 15, 2017, 03:26 PM

Sep 2017

She seems smart, funny, determined, and totally down with her hobby.

A child who was actually bullied might be nervous, withdrawn, and fearful.

I think bullying is a legit problem and I really don't like to see the term misused in a headline. It's nothing but clickbait.

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8-Year-Old Bullied For Her Love of Bugs Just Got Her First Scientific Publication [View all] procon Sep 2017 OP

Sometimes it takes more than a village when the world steps up. gordianot Sep 2017 #1

It's a great story, but this headline is extremely misleading. LisaM Sep 2017 #2

Its a subtle, nuanced distinction. procon Sep 2017 #3

I stand by what I said. LisaM Sep 2017 #4

Isn't it interesting how words mean different things to different people? procon Sep 2017 #7

I gripe about headlines a lot. I commented on one here a day or two ago. LisaM Sep 2017 #9

I think it's sad to nit pick your post. LakeArenal Sep 2017 #10

Actually, yes, I think so. LisaM Sep 2017 #12

I wasn't responding to you. LakeArenal Sep 2017 #13

Yes, I'm sorry it came to that. LisaM Sep 2017 #15

Who knew it would get sidetracked over verbal purity principles. 🐞 LOL 🐛 nt procon Sep 2017 #16

+1 Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2017 #11

I would suggest that you send your critique to 'Science Alert' since Stonepounder Sep 2017 #6

You know, maybe I will. LisaM Sep 2017 #8

Her mother said she was "teased". Mariana Sep 2017 #18

Thank you for posting such a warm-hearted story to kick off the weekend. LonePirate Sep 2017 #5

Love it. iluvtennis Sep 2017 #14

She is just adorable and kudos to her! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2017 #17

:) Solly Mack Sep 2017 #19

Even here in Germany DFW Sep 2017 #20