MySpace Causing More Controversy

Chelsea isn't this Columbus middle schooler's real name, rather it's what we're calling her in this story. Like many of her friends, Chelsea had a MySpace profile. But after getting into a fight with some classmates, doesn't anymore.

"They were asking me that I needed to start being a whore," Chelsea said. "I was like, 'No, this isn't who I am, and I'm not going to do it.'"

Chelsea says her classmates weren't saying those things in person, but typing them in an area of the site where users can leave comments.

"They're calling my child a whore," said Chelsea's mom. "They used profanity that I don't use."

Chelsea's mom says it's defamation, and Chelsea agrees.

"People down in Florida, they don't know you," Chelsea said. "They're reading this from their friend up here, then they can just make assumptions that that's who you are."

Both say parents are the solution to the problem.

"Take 5 minutes," said Chelsea's mom. "The comments are right there on the site. All you have to do is scroll down, and see what's there."

Then, Chelsea goes one step further.

"I think the whole thing just need to be wiped out," Chelsea said. "That's my opinion."

Chelsea's mom says one of the most concerning things is the psychological effects cyberbullying can have. Columbus Police are also monitoring the site. They tell me they're taking a proactive, educational approach with parents and children. For information about cyberbullying click here.

By-Amanda Iler