The internet was different back then. We used to put trojans into image files which we distributed through a fake dating site peofile. For shits and giggles. We never did anything “serious” just stupid things like opening CD rom drives or moving their mouse around. We’d UDP “nuke” teacher computers. We’d use open networks, and download warez… all sort of silly stuff.
Looking back on it… well a lot of it obviously wasn’t cool at all. I’m just happy that my “teenagers do stupid things” happened in a time where the internet crime was basically not taken serious unless you hacked a bank.
It wasn't meant as bullying and certainly wasn't seen that way back when I did this. It was mischevious practical jokes that people laughed at. The world we live in now is not as happy of a place. I feel bad for youth of all ages growing up in the world we have now.
Labeling practical jokes as bullying really kind of waters down the idea of actual bullying, where emotional or physical harm is caused to someone over a long period of time. Let's not let bullying be the new "trauma."
Looking back on it… well a lot of it obviously wasn’t cool at all. I’m just happy that my “teenagers do stupid things” happened in a time where the internet crime was basically not taken serious unless you hacked a bank.