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The increase in the time children spend playing online games during the pandemic has also increased the rate of exposure to cyberbullying. Lawyer Murat Aydar, who struggles with cyberbullying in every field, said, “Children are exposed to insults in online games. But parents do not know that it is a crime. However, swearing or insulting in online games has a prison sentence of 2 to 3 years. To date, we have filed criminal complaints against more than 100 gamer" 

Research shows that especially children between the ages of 8-12 are insulted through online games. According to the "Responsible Digital Parenting" survey by global cybersecurity company Kaspersky, 57% of parents see cyberbullying as a major concern for their children. On the other hand, the fact that families do not have enough information about cyberbullying or cyber security turns the issue into a hidden threat. Almost one out of every four parents (23%) thinks their child is facing a threat on the internet. However, as 18% do not have enough information about cyberbullying, they cannot fully define this threat. Stating that the lack of knowledge in parents is not limited to the methods of cyberbullying, Lawyer Muharrem Murat Aydar said, “The cyberbullying that children are exposed to is increasing with online games. The parents are unaware, but their children are being bullied before their eyes. In order to intervene in this situation, parents need to know their legal rights" 

We have filed criminal charges for over 100 gamers

Referring to the fact that children are most affected by bullying on online games, Lawyer Muharrem Murat Aydar said, “All correspondence and conversations during online games are recorded by game developer companies. Companies are able to court players' talks and microphone recordings and IP information when requested during filed lawsuits.” Aydar, who said that they had filed criminal charges against more than 100 gamer who committed bullying on online games through their clients, made the following assessment: "There is a belief that insults in online games do not constitute a crime. Thinking that there is no sanction in this regard can spread the crime. As criminal complaints become widespread and lawsuits are filed, there will be a noticeable decrease in insults on online games.”

A lawsuit should be filed within 6 months

Muharrem Murat Aydar, a lawyer whose parents recommend being involved in online games that children play, said, “Children may not perceive insults that they are subjected to during the game as a crime. That is why a lot of work falls on parents in detecting cyberbullying. There is a chance to file a lawsuit within 6 months from the date of detection of the offense of defamation,” he added.

Lawsuit must be filed within 6 months

Lawyer Muharrem Murat Aydar, who suggested that parents must monitor their children while playing games online. “Children may not perceive the insults they are exposed to during the game as a crime. For this reason, parents’ job is detecting cyberbullying. He added that there is a chance to file a lawsuit within 6 months after the crime of insult is noticed.