The internet should be a place for us to inspire, spread positivity and kindness- but that’s just not the case.

...it’s impossible to control and filter everything that is shared on the internet. 

Photo via Twitter (@farahalien)

One girl with down syndrome, Puteri Bulan, has been 'bullied' on TikTok by strangers who left negative comments on her videos. 

Twitter user, @farahlien, admitted that she was upset when TikTok videos uploaded by Puteri Bulan was tainted with bad words, believed to have been written by other kids who are also on the app. 

I need to say this. I cant stand seeing her cry because she was bullied bu literal CHILDREN. nampak sangat tak cukup kasih sayang budak budak ni. Orang OKU pun nak buli. Dengki semacam @/puteribulan25 (her tiktok) pakai iphone 11 pro siap nak suruh dia prove. pic.twitter.com/GAt8OhVIPZ

— eilish 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 (@Farahalien) October 15, 2020

The video also caught the attention of a famous actress and entrepreneur, Neelofa, who admitted to being upset with the comments.

Sad that she has to face all these negativity when all she’s doing is just spreading positivity and having fun. Keep doing you Puteri Bulan! Give nothing but good vibes! 💖 https://t.co/MPZFLoAaL0

— Neelofa (@Neelofa) October 16, 2020

Neelofa said, in her tweet: “Sad that she has to face all this negativity when all she’s doing is just spreading positivity and having fun. Keep doing you, Puteri Bulan!”

The video also showed Puteri Bulan shedding tears due to the bullying. 

The tweet has since gained over 12 thousand retweets and over 22 thousand likes.

sedihhhh😭😭😭😭😭💔 dia ada perasaan tau. aku hari2 dgn adik yg special mcm adik ni...rasa like dia perlekehkan adik aku juga🥺😭 ya allah sakitnya hati.

— NSJ 🇲🇾 (@nrlsyhrh) October 16, 2020

When the technology takes over parenting 😔 Still kids nowadays really need their parents attention. It’s a damn challenging world out there 😟

— Shaza Senin (@shazariyatul) October 16, 2020

Mix between angry, disappointed n sad😔 Many factors need to be considered which lead to this attitude. Lacking of parents guidances, peer influences, social media n etc... looking at how each generation has evolved into😢

— Afiq Daniel (@afiqdaniel_eddy) October 16, 2020

Bullying isn’t okay! A person who is bullied may struggle with depression, anxiety, trouble sleeping and eating, loneliness, and decreased achievement in school.

Let’s be kinder and more compassionate towards each other! 

By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat