Girl Bullying: The Media's Fault?

Interesting blame-game by the Sydney Morning Herald about girl bullying and online media.  But is Gossip *new*?  It seems to say that the move further into "the private domain" is causing an increase in harassment...

Quotes:

"The public arena is moving further and further into the private domain."

"Because the internet is so unfiltered and so vast, it has become a far more accurate reflection of the human condition than the traditional mass media. The self-portrait that has emerged is not flattering. The explosion in productivity, transparency, community and knowledge has been accompanied by largely unfettered pettiness, vituperation and schadenfreude. This is the encompassing public medium of the young. This is their stage and their minefield."

Irony:

Same sight re-posts Rihanna's alleged nude photos.  Gossip, anyone?