Hashtag HushNow is designed so that it shines a light onto sub tweeting and bullying tweets by making people think before they tweet and motivating you as a Twittter user to watch over the most vulnerable. We welcome you to download and use our Hashtag HushNow logo but there are rules.
You have to use it like this:
1. When you see an example of bullying or sub tweeting which you feel could be damaging someone you send a tweet @ the person who is at fault. The picture is attached (you can download it above or from our Downloads page) with the tweet "A Message to the Bullies - #HushNow"
2. KEEP YOURSELF SAFE. Do NOT engage any more with the bully. Do not react to any tweets that you receive in response and do not attempt to explain. JUST A SINGLE TWEET from you is enough to show that the bullying has been noticed.
3. If the bullying and or sub tweeting continues, alert someone else who actively uses the #HushNow and ask them to send a tweet. BLOCK the bullying account and report it to Twitter.
4. If you receive any messages from people who are being bullied, let them know about this website. You can find support sites that we recommend on the Where to Get Help page.
Doing this will mean that a strong and powerful light is shone into the darkness where bullies operate and offers a life saving line of support to victims who feel powerless and alone. This is possible without turning into the very thing that we are fighting against. You cannot fight a bully by becoming one yourself. Guardian Angels are strong and silent supporters who are life savers not because of their words or their muscle but just because they are there. We need to be more visible!
As Rosy used to say "Those that never ask for help or support are often the ones that need it the most" Lets be a group that offers support because we see its desperately needed.