ABSTRACT
The nature of the Internet means that online aggression takes place mostly on the emotional as opposed to the physical plane. Because the rules of Internet behavior are rarely enforced, anarchic tendencies develop. Aggressors feel strong and victims feel helpless. And when it comes to taking action against violent websites, the situation is far from simple. The Internet can actually be seen as an endless series of violent environments that are constantly active. For people with aggressive tendencies, the Internet provides endless places to express them, to learn new forms of violence, and to see violence rewarded. Furthermore, violence on the Internet should be controlled by legislation. Such legislation needs to be enforced by the companies behind the websites, whatever their size. Exposure to Internet violence at a young age is known to affect children's emerging personalities, and their personal development.
