Anonymity in cyberspace has changed the mindset of online users in that it decreases their sense
of personal accountability and therefore contributes to an increased propensity to commit crimes
online that they may not typically commit in person. A recurring symptom of this behavior is the
general increase in cyberbullying and cyberstalking. Social networking sites (such as Facebook
and MySpace) provide outlets for bullying and stalking. In some ways cyberbullying and
cyberstalking can be more harmful to victims than traditional bullying and stalking because
victims can’t escape criminals – the internet is accessed 24/7, whereas a bully at school leaves with
the school bus.