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Open Letter to Snooki's Bored Facebook Friends
POSTED about 11 years AGO BY MTV Act
<p>Dear Haters, we have a message for you.</p>
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4 Alternate Rihanna Knuckle Tattoos With A Message
POSTED about 11 years AGO BY MTV Act
<p>THUG LIFE. That's what Rihanna just got tatted on her knuckles this week in Hollywood--an homage to late rapper Tupac Shakur. She tweeted a photo early Wednesday, later adding, "I'm thinking I shoulda got a tear drop instead!!! #THUGLIFE maybe next time." Orrr, we've got ideas. What if RIHpac went with, oh I dunno, a message from [...]</p>
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Google+ Opens its Doors to Teens, A THIN LINE
POSTED about 11 years AGO BY A THIN LINE IN social media, Google+, A Thin Line
<p>Until today, teens weren’t allowed on Google’s social network, <a href="http://plus.google.com/">Google+</a> -- but today, they’re throwing the gates open. And if you’re looking for a friendly face once you get inside, guess what – you’ll be able to find us on Google+!</p>
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T.I. Supports Anti-Bullying on Facebook and Beyond
POSTED about 11 years AGO BY MTV Act
<p>Big Things Poppin' for T.I. in 2012! The rap-phenom's landed himself a new VH1 show, "T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle" and even has a new album on the way (with 50 songs recorded for it!), but that's not stopping him from promoting a cause close to his heart -- anti-bullying. Yesterday, T.I. (or is [...]</p>
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Mansimran Rises Above Discrimination
POSTED about 11 years AGO BY Casey Acierno IN discrimination, bullying
<p>If you saw a boy wearing a turban at school, what would your first reaction be? Meet Mansimran, a Virginia high school student who loves Starbucks, basketball and pizza – and also happens to be a Sikh. </p>
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[POLL] Would You Give Up Your Password In the Name of Love?
POSTED about 11 years AGO BY MTV Act
<p>"I'll show you mine if you show me yours." Words to mark a relationship rite of passage? When it comes to online password-swapping, the answer is increasingly: yes. A new study cited by the New York Times indicates that more and more teens are marking commitment not simply by changing their relationship status, but by [...]</p>
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Jay-Z Vows To Remove the 'B' Word From His Lyrics -- Or Not?
POSTED about 11 years AGO BY MTV Act
<p>The buzz started when a short poem popped up online (leading us to reinterpret his potential 100th problem as, oh, a female Cocker Spaniel), but is the rumor true?</p>
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No Bullying, No Tanning, Just Love: Molly Tarlov, JWOWW Join Love Is Louder Movement
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY MTV Act
<p>Molly Tarlov and Jenni Farley. One you've come to know as Sadie, the bully on Awkward. The other you've come to know as JMOMM JWOWW, the "big sister" on the Jersey Shore. In real life, Molly is far from being a bully; and JWOWW, well, she's just as motherly off the Boardwalk, too. This week, in separate initiatives, [...]</p>
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Draw Your Line Goes International
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY A THIN LINE IN cyberbullying, digital abuse, A Thin Line, Draw Your Line
<p>In just over a year, you’ve posted over 60,000 actions taken against digital abuse to <a href="http://www.athinline.org/drawyourline">Draw Your Line</a>, our interactive visualization of all the ways you’re joining the fight against digital abuse. Now, we’ve opened it up to actions being taken worldwide! </p>
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Emma Sullivan Sparks Debate on Freedom of Tweet
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Caroline Walker [MTV Act] IN Draw Your Line
<p>Free speech in the digital age begs the question: Where do we draw the line?</p>
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Keep Standing Connected with A THIN LINE
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Lauren Grillo IN (DIS)CONNECTED, video, cyberbullying, digital abuse, A Thin Line
<p>A THIN LINE has been making some big waves lately, from the premiere of (DIS)CONNECTED to rolling out the Digital Rights Project. Thanks to all of you, the fight to end digital abuse continues to spread.</p>
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#stopbullying with What’s Trending and Jac Vanek This Thursday!
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Casey Acierno IN Jac Vanek, cyberbullying, A Thin Line
<p>Do you want to #stopbullying? Tune in to Thursday’s livestreamed town hall, hosted by Shira Lazar and the online, interactive talk show <a href="http://www.whatstrending.com/">“What’s Trending?”</a> to hear from experts and celebs on digital abuse and how you can take a stand. </p>
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Due to Overwhelming Demand, MTV Releases 5,000 More Free Products
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY A THIN LINE IN Digital Rights Project, cyberbullying, A Thin Line
<p>Yesterday afternoon, we gave away the last of the 10,000 promo codes good for free A THIN LINE x Jac Vanek x Pete Wentz special edition gear – but if you missed out yesterday, here’s your second chance!</p>
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Facebook Wants You to Stop Bullying, Speak Up!
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY A THIN LINE IN Facebook, cyberbullying, bullying
<p>Facebook's taking a stand against bullying, and they want you to join them by taking the Stop Bullying: Speak Up pledge.</p>
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Stand Connected with A THIN LINE, Jac Vanek, and Pete Wentz!
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Casey Acierno IN (DIS)CONNECTED, A Thin Line
<p>If you haven’t already got your DVR set for the Monday night premiere of (DIS)CONNECTED (9/8c!), here’s another reason to do so. Yesterday morning, <a href="http://www.athinline.org/">A THIN LINE</a> announced an awesome new collaboration with <a href="http://petewentz.com/">Pete Wentz</a> and designer <a href="http://act.mtv.com/posts/interview-designer-jac-vanek-fuses-music-fashion-for-noh8-invisible-children/">Jac Vanek</a> – and on Monday night, you can find out how you can get this special edition gear for free!</p>
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A THIN LINE Wants You to Stand Up to Cyberbullying!
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Lauren Grillo IN cyberbullying, digital abuse, A Thin Line
<p>October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and what better way to kick it off than by attending <a href="http://www.commonsensemedia.org/standup" target="_blank">Stand Up to Cyberbullying</a>, an interactive town hall event presented by A THIN LINE, Yahoo! Safely, and Common Sense Media, on October 18th?</p>
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#ifeeldisconnectedwhen: Tell Us What Makes You Feel DISconnected
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Lauren Grillo IN digital abuse
<p>Ever feel like you spend more quality time with your computer screen than with your friends?</p>
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[TRAILER] Digital Drama Uncensored in MTV’s New Movie, 'DISconnected'
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Lauren Grillo [MTV ACT] IN digital abuse
<p>The girl who leaves 40 missed calls in an hour on her boyfriend’s phone--and recruits you to analyze every text. The guy whose uploaded songs you know by heart but not his name. The online superstar who keeps his 3,000 friends up-to-date on his every move...and of course that picture that ends up being sent [...]</p>
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Have You Had to Deal With Digital Drama? Email Us Your Story
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Lauren Grillo [MTV Act] IN digital abuse, A Thin Line
<p>Have you ever read something online that was so hurtful you couldn’t believe someone was capable of writing it…and then realized it was about you? Been the gossip topic online? Flooded with hurtful texts? Turn your digital drama into something positive by sharing your story with us as part of the A THIN LINE campaign. [...]</p>
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In London, #RiotCleanup Rallies Youth To Counteract Days Of Riots And Destruction
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Caroline Walker [MTV Act] IN technology
<p>With violent protests leaving parts of London in ruin, a sea of peaceful protesters are using social media for good.</p>
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Get Rewarded (VMA Tix, Gift Cards And More!) For Stopping Digital Abuse
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY MTV Act IN A Thin Line, Draw Your Line
<p>As part of the A THIN LINE campaign, we’ve already given you trips to the VMAs and a chance to have Justin Bieber’s voice on your voice mail--and now, through a partnership with DailyFeats, we’re giving you the chance to get local rewards and another shot at Video Music Awards tix every time you do [...]</p>
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There's A 'Special Interest Truck Stop' Near You And It's Called The Internet
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Ashley Simon [MTV Act] IN internet
<p>Oh hai, cyber voyagers! Welcome to the information superhighway. Sandra Bullock is all up in your modem, and Ozzy Osborne is somewhere out back playing Minesweeper and lighting things on fire. It’s a pretty rad place. Last week, this old clip from MTV News explaining the “worldwide computer network called the internet” blew up across, [...]</p>
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Meet the A THIN LINE Street Team!
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY MTV Act IN cyberbullying, bullying, A Thin Line
<p>Several months ago, A THIN LINE put out a call for young people across the country to become a part of the first-ever A THIN LINE street team. Today, we’re proud to share them with you. </p>
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In New 'My Moment' Video, Rebecca Black Is Out To Prove Critics Wrong
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY MTV Act IN bullying, A Thin Line
<p>Watch the new video for "My Moment" now.</p>
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Teen Breakup Counselor On Breaking Up: 'Social Networks Never A Good Idea'
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Sian-Pierre Regis [MTV Act] IN digital dating abuse
<p>17-year-old Nathaniel shares what you need to know about breaking it off.</p>
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[Q&A] Boyfriend’s checking my messages!
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY A THIN LINE IN digital dating abuse, Q and A
<p>I have been going out with my boyfriend for 7 months now and at the beginning of our relationship everything was great, but then he started getting demanding and telling me not to talk to my friends.</p>
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Emma Stone Gives Facebook (And FarmVille) the Boot
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Caroline Walker [MTV Act] IN A Thin Line
<p>Though it would have otherwise been tempting to lure you in with 'Emma Is an Addict!' headlines, we like her too much to even play.</p>
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Using Facebook Video Chat for Good, Not Evil
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Katie Leavitt [MTV Act] IN cyberbullying, bullying, digital abuse
<p>Starting July 6th Facebook users are now able to video call their friends thanks to a new partnership with Skype.</p>
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'Glee''s Cory Monteith is 'Straight But Not Narrow'
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY Katie Leavitt [MTV Act] IN bullying, A Thin Line
<p>Cory Monteith has joined the movement of guys talking to guys about guys who like guys. Phew, say that three times fast. The “Glee” star joined the likes of Avan Jogia of "Victorious" and Josh Hutcherson of the upcoming “The Hunger Games”, in saying that they are Straight But Not Narrow (SBNN). </p>
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[VIDEO] 'Teen Wolf''s Colton Haynes Fights Bullying With 'Love Is Louder'
POSTED over 11 years AGO BY MTV Act IN bullying
<p>This week, the 'Teen Wolf' star tells us about his work with MTV's anti-bullying campaign Love Is Louder.</p>
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