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Tobin S.

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3. I don't think it's the self-deprecating person's fault that they get bullied

Reply to HereSince1628 (Reply #2)

Fri May 3, 2013, 07:35 PM

May 2013

My understanding is that they are just easy targets. The bully is still in the wrong no matter who he or she picks on and for whatever reason.

I didn't read the entire article, though. Just what you have posted here.

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Study from UK: Self-disparaging humor associated with being bullied [View all] HereSince1628 May 2013 OP

Interesting Tobin S. May 2013 #1

This report tweaked me as being counter to common socialization efforts HereSince1628 May 2013 #2

I don't think it's the self-deprecating person's fault that they get bullied Tobin S. May 2013 #3

I agree that the bully is wrong...but it appears that HereSince1628 May 2013 #4