Thursday Jul 17, 2008

There’s no I in Mean


Let’s face it: A’s a mean one. The IM’s, the texts, the notes, the, uh, hit-and-run . . . A’s a bitch. And deep down, that’s why we love him or her (gotta be gender neutral for the newbies!!). A’s snarky, clever, seemingly unstoppable.

Quotes from A:

  • “I’m still here, bitches. And I know everything.”
  • “Even Daddy doesn’t love you best.”
  • “If you tell ANYONE about me, you’ll be sorry.”

Super entertaining to read, right? A always knows what to say, has the perfect comeback. And who wouldn’t want that kind of power? That said, it seems like everyone uses the Internet to channel their inner-As. And in real life, being the target of a bitchy anonymous message is unbelievably hurtful.

So my question is: What’s with people letting their evil inner-A out to play online? And how do we stop it?

Comments please . . . but not if they’re nasty!

Comments:

well most people bring out there inner A online because its easier then confronting someone in-person. because you dont have to see there reaction. or how upset they get. and online its easier by far. because you just type away without a care in the world. and i know from personal expirence it is alot easier to do it that way then in-person or on the phone.

Posted by Mackenzie on July 21, 2008 at 07:04 PM EDT #

I actually know what its like to have someone close to you trying to get inside your head via e-mail.I was in a fight with two friends of mine they pretended to be someone else so that they could find out what I was doing and such. I of course found out, and even after we made-up i still never got over the fact that they actually tried to stalk me online...

Posted by Cecilia on July 22, 2008 at 08:41 AM EDT #

A lot of people think it's okay to write those things via-email or IM, they think it's easier. But the problem is miscommunication, someone could think u say something one way, when you mean it the other. BUt A is pretty much to the point. Whoever A is(I'm waiting for the 4th from my friend so I don't know)is mean, and probably wants some serious attention or something. It's a big problem.

Posted by Alyssa on July 22, 2008 at 09:08 AM EDT #

i have never know an A and i don't plan to

Posted by beth on July 22, 2008 at 11:58 AM EDT #

OK, alot of people prefer to say what they think online to people becuase it is easier then in person and becuz i guess youcan't see them either. They type what they want to say and they don't care who gets hurt. I have met a couple A's on myspace and stuff like that. But you can't care what they say becuase they are only saying it online becuase they don't have the guts to say it in person. so never give into what they say becuase then your giving in to them and that makes them feel better. They are only putting you down to make themselves feel better.

Posted by Cathy on July 22, 2008 at 12:54 PM EDT #

ok no offence but thats stupid because if you keep everything locked up for a long time it's eventually going to have to come out and i don't think A was looking to hurt anyone she/he just wanted to play a harmless prank nothing serious

Posted by Taylor on July 22, 2008 at 01:59 PM EDT #

Sadly, I would like to admit that I sometimes bring out my inner-A online. I feel like I'm more powerful when I'm being bitchy on cyberspace. No one will ever know its me. I would feel too intimidated to actually say mean stuff to someones face... But online, I can think of meaner things to say then being in the spotlight and eventually being "dissed" because my comebacks aren't really that amazing, unless you give me time to think it over!

Posted by Trina on July 22, 2008 at 05:55 PM EDT #

WHEN IS THE NEW BOOK COMING OUT? i am absolutley inlove with the series and have to know what is going to happen!

Posted by Mellisa on July 22, 2008 at 07:49 PM EDT #

Omg, I know a couple of A's and they are the bitchiest people I know. Also, to make things worse, they are twins, so thats double trouble. But the thing I hate most about them is that one of them is dating my crush and when shes near him I want to crush her!!!!:(

Posted by Shannen on July 22, 2008 at 09:31 PM EDT #

there rlly is no way to stop them you just have to get away and try to stay away from you A.

Posted by Meg on July 23, 2008 at 03:20 PM EDT #

I have read all 4 books and I'm in love with them! I am actually a lot like the characters Hannah Marin and Emily Fields, and I also look kinda like Hannah.

Posted by Carissa The #1 PLL Fan! on July 23, 2008 at 04:14 PM EDT #

Obvoiusly there is no question that doing what A does is totaly wrong...online or in person...you should never let anything go that far...

Posted by Taft on July 23, 2008 at 04:42 PM EDT #

being made fun of is painful and even worse when (in hannahs case) it turns out to be som1 close to u....=/

Posted by Taft on July 23, 2008 at 04:45 PM EDT #

trina you can still read it because there was much much more that went on!

Posted by kendra on July 23, 2008 at 04:49 PM EDT #

i think its easier on the computer..cuz its not a confrontational thing...so nobody knows who it is...and/or they cant do anything physical at first... ya digg?

Posted by J on July 23, 2008 at 05:02 PM EDT #

I think that most people now days use the internet or cell phones to be mean.Because it's so easy just to type or text it rather to say it to the other persons face.

Posted by KATHY on July 23, 2008 at 05:37 PM EDT #

I think because they want. they have nothing else to do

Posted by Shy on July 23, 2008 at 07:53 PM EDT #

wait a mintue. A wanted to do it because its for revenge.

Posted by Shy on July 23, 2008 at 07:55 PM EDT #

i know an A....and shes my own sister!!!! and she holds all my secrets and threatens to tell....but i know i few of hers to....and idk what she would do if i told her secret maybe im an A too??????

Posted by ??? on July 24, 2008 at 05:28 AM EDT #

When will the 5th book be coming out ... or is there only 4 in the series. i absolutely LOVE this series, there sooo good. :D

Posted by Nicole on July 24, 2008 at 12:22 PM EDT #

A is a bitch and most girls are i mean comeon it is so much more fun to talk about a girl online insted of in person... I know a A and it is me ha ha ha! I dont think Ali is dead I think it is her. come on the fact of the matter is she knew all of the stuff that are getting sent to the girls... Who else would know all of that stuff. I do think she planed it She was a bitch and she wanted to leave the girls... I cant wait to find out who A really is!!! I have read all four books and I love them almost as much as I love twilight... JK!

Posted by tiffany on July 24, 2008 at 01:38 PM EDT #

I think every one should read the books!!! They are so so so so good... my noly qustion is if Ali is not dead then were is she and why is she doing all of this stuff now insted of after the sleepover. Who is A and what does she want? Is she Ali is she Spencer is it someone they all know and love. Is it Emily's exboyfriend trying to get back at her? Well noone know's except for A and the writer of the books I forgot her name!!! Sorry!

Posted by Tiffany on July 24, 2008 at 01:45 PM EDT #

OK, i haven't finished the series but Spencer DID kill Ali accidentally because she found out Ali was dating Ian and Ali was dangling all of the girls' secrets in front of his face, so I think Ian is the stalker. He said in the 2nd book there's an 'a' in his name. I think it's Ian. :).

Posted by catie on July 24, 2008 at 03:53 PM EDT #

I just looked at a couple of the comments people left & THANKS A LOT!!! but anyway, the series was REALLY GOOD!!! I think somebody should make this series into a movie. I'd definitely watch it!

Posted by catie on July 24, 2008 at 04:00 PM EDT #

I think people let out their 'A' online because you dont have to be talking directly to the person, you dont have to let the person know who you are, and its not as easy to get in trouble. And the stopping part? Pretty much impossible unless we destroyed the internet completely. The internet i think gives people a feeling of protection, as long as people feel this then they will always let out their inner 'A'. Sad, yet oh-so true. Btw, dont spoil the books for the others people! Not nice!

Posted by B on July 24, 2008 at 06:54 PM EDT #

I think people who would rather talk trash online are really afraid and if they type it online they can get out of what they have said more easily by claiming someone got their password or their evil cousin or maybe even friend did the dirty deed. I understand why people would rather do their dirty work online though even though I do believe it's wrong. Personally if someone makes me mad enough I'd much rather argue on the phone! (:

Posted by Hannah on July 24, 2008 at 07:47 PM EDT #

I think people do so cuz its easier to talk bad about sumone wen they arnt around and theyre probably jus to scared to face the person. its not rite but its true. if you hav sumthing to say id want you to say it to my face. most people talk bad about you becuz they are jealous. jus say sumthing back if you want or ignore it. dont let it put you down.

Posted by lyss on July 24, 2008 at 10:42 PM EDT #

heeey well i think people bring out the inner "A" in them online much more easier than in person, because when your online i.e: MSN, e-mail, facebook, myspace, friendster etc. your much more confident in your "saying"(typing) because you don't have to worry about the persons reaction i.e: verbal, physical, or mental abuse, like what may happen in person! Instead all you have to do is wait for a response. One way we can stop it is just to NOT DO IT and spread the word not to do it. If you see your friends or other people doing this tell them its not right and tell them to ask themselves before they do it again or continue their behavior, "What would you do if that person your bullying?" So thats all i havee for now :) Thanks for readingg!

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Posted by mts on July 25, 2008 at 02:49 PM EDT #

Ok, peeps if you're gonna reveal the identity of A online coould you at least block the name, cuz i didn't finish the series and I now know who A is and and who killed Ali so thanks.

Posted by ashley on July 25, 2008 at 08:13 PM EDT #

Does anyone know if it's true that there's going to be a 5th, called Wicked? Apparently it's coming out mid-2008 or early 2009?

Posted by Samantha on July 25, 2008 at 11:34 PM EDT #

I think this book is amazing. Does anyone no if she is writing anymore?

Posted by Alyssa on July 26, 2008 at 09:34 AM EDT #

I agree with Shannen. I think A is Ali too after Emily thought she saw Ali in the car at the end of Unbeleiveable. I don't know how to explain Ali's body though. . . maybe her ghost came back to haunt them. (cue errie music)I seriously doubt it though. Sara Shepard is truely a genious for writing these books and I'm sure she'll come up (if she already hasen't) with another way to wow us all. Commenting on the A's online thing: I was recently in a fight with some friends and we said some pretty bitchy things to eachother online, but once we saw eachother at school we couldn't even look at eachother! I think everyone is more of a bitch online than they are in real life because you can't see or hear the person your talking to.

Posted by Jesy on July 26, 2008 at 01:14 PM EDT #

OMG!! when is the book after unbelievable coming out!! i want to find out about there lives!!! i'm attatched to them!!

Posted by Amanda on July 26, 2008 at 01:48 PM EDT #

hmm mabey they havent done the DNA tests on alis body yet...and its rly som1 else and ali is still alive and she just framed ian

Posted by Taft on July 26, 2008 at 02:00 PM EDT #

Is there going to be a fifth book??? Ugh it's killing me not to know!

Posted by lizzy on July 26, 2008 at 02:43 PM EDT #

;D i lovelovelove the series and the end was really cool in the 4th. and since there was another note from A at the very back of the book is there going to be a 5th book? im totally raving for moreee(: and i seriously would love these in a movie. the Clique series has one coming out! (:(:

Posted by linda on July 26, 2008 at 03:07 PM EDT #

OMG i love the series it was like i almost felt like what the girls were going through, like there pain. I stayed up to 12 each night because i just had to see what crazy thing would happen to the girls next or what A would send to them !!!! It was also fun how the book (or A ) would take a crazy twist and make you think ohmygod she did it :) I also couldn't believe that Mona was A, i thought it was Jenna at first and that Melissa was Ali's killer. But still i REALLY loved the series and i hope that theres a 5th book coming out :)

Posted by Charlyee <3 on July 26, 2008 at 03:29 PM EDT #

Well, i think that people bring there inner-A out online is becasue yeah, it's easier. But people can also be just as mean in person. I Really love this series? i really hope that a 5th book comes out!

Posted by Melissa on July 26, 2008 at 03:38 PM EDT #

Wow I can't believe it! Someone really knows these girls. I love these girls and book. If you ask me i think it's Spencer, sleep walking and all. I don't think it's Toby, but then, who. These books are great and so is the question. But Emily is my favorite! RAINBOW PRIDE!!!!!! (not that I'm gay)

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on July 26, 2008 at 09:16 PM EDT #

So is there really going to be a 5th book?! I used to hate reading until these books...but they are so good and its something i think all girls can relate to..i know i can..but yeah that would be awesome if there was a 5th one.. and BTW to all the people who told who killed ali and who A is...Your mean..and it's not fair to everyone who didn't finish the books, you should be ashamed of yourselfs..

Posted by prettylittle0810 on July 27, 2008 at 12:45 PM EDT #

Well,prettylittle0810, your so rite i didn'y finish, but i didn't read the other comments. Anyway I think that if there is going to be fifth book then i will be happy. It will keep me busy. Plus Sheperd is and awesome writer, and i look forward to any other books other then the Pretty little Liars books. Not that PLL should stop

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on July 27, 2008 at 03:36 PM EDT #

I think that when people bring out there inner A is because sometimes there is REASON. Like when i spread about my friends sexuality, it was because I hated the fact that even though she had stupid friends, she had real friends. It took me a little bit of a long while to find a good friend, but somtimes it's hard knowing that your a bitch. So many people hurt people online because its easy. Its hard hurting someone and then SEE there reaction, where online you just have to pust that button and there you go, you won't have to here anything of it later on because for you it is over. I hate that, I hate the fact that i hurt people too, but if your going to hurt somebody be a woman and do face to face insead of being a fucking chicken, and do it online. I think A is a coward. Just like anyone else wo hurts people online

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on July 27, 2008 at 03:46 PM EDT #

Hey, I agree with most of the comments here on why people bring out there inner 'A' online, but mostly I just wanted to let people know that there will be a fifth book, because everyone seemed to be asking about it. So I know it's off-topic, but the fifth book is called Wicked, and apparently it's coming out December 23rd, 2008. You can find that info on the Wikipedia page for PLL. Happy reading! :)

Posted by :) on July 27, 2008 at 04:35 PM EDT #

Thanks, :)

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on July 27, 2008 at 04:57 PM EDT #

Wow. I was really looking forward to the 4th book, but some people on here just totally ruined it for me . Those people should remember that there are LOTS of people who haven't gotten to the 4th book yet, and they just killed it for them. Now I am very sad, because ever since the first book I have been wanting to discover those things by myself, and now I know them so it isn't fun anymore. Thanks guys.

Posted by elizabeth on July 27, 2008 at 05:38 PM EDT #

so to everyone who had the 4th book ruined by people on here DON'T not read the book.. there was soooooo much more that happened... than just what people said.. it was sooo good. so please read it even though they ruined some of it... :]]

Posted by prettylittle0810 on July 27, 2008 at 08:04 PM EDT #

I think that people bring out their inner-A online is because it might be harder to be a "mean person" in person. heres another theory: they are just naturally mean and nasty and just like A in the book, haha.


OH, by the way, i looove the PRETTY LITTLE LIARS series, genius :]

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Posted by Drea on July 27, 2008 at 08:05 PM EDT #

OMG. I love A, I know that is bad, but seriously she (or he) is so smart. Come on, it took them that long to find out who it was, and she (or he) even tricked them into thinking it was other people. I mean come on, she (or he) is really good at being a stalker. You have to admit it.

Posted by Pretty Little Paige x3. on July 27, 2008 at 11:29 PM EDT #

OMG! I love these books they are one of the best serious books in the world! I think spencer was the most interesting and so was emily i love them all i think that you should make like ten more!ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Posted by I love these BOOKS! on July 28, 2008 at 09:17 AM EDT #

the ending of this book totally like surprized me but pissed me off because i was expecting it to be someone way more intense and does anyone know if she is continuing the series because in the back of the book it says somthing about them having more secrets and stuff. I cant believe xxxxxxxxxxx was alis killer amazing stuff

Posted by Britney on July 28, 2008 at 09:59 AM EDT #

I think people can be mean not only because of my other comment but also because they mayy feel like they are "better'' then them and just are a mean person and its as simple as that. One other is to just scar people or to like try to be cool or some kind of shit like that.

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on July 28, 2008 at 11:46 AM EDT #

wooow, Mandy. a little strong? but i agree. it's so true! guys are like that, im the best beacause mine is bigger than yours, and beacause of that i can get any girl and want. jeez i hate thoes. thank god there are good other guys out there. guys are the Real A's. if you dont do them they'll start some rumor aout you or tell all the guys not to go out with you beacause you're not good enough. man i hate it when guys are like that, girls are way better.

Posted by Sav-annah?? on July 28, 2008 at 02:54 PM EDT #

People feel more brave when they are texting or IMing rather than saying something to the person's face. They probably also think that it is better if they say it over and IM or text because they could just deny saying it and be like, ohh that was my friend, sorry. I'm not sure how we could fix this, but I think we could preferrably start by getting rid of aim. I kno, I know. We alllllll love it. But let's face it; all it does is create problems and make cat-fights worse than they already are. Think before you send!!

Posted by FDCx3 on July 28, 2008 at 06:42 PM EDT #

These books are soo good i finished the series in like less then week and now im dieing to know what happens but the next book comes out around christmas IM DIEINGG TO KNOW UGHH

Posted by BeBe on July 28, 2008 at 07:26 PM EDT #

well, its easier on computers cux u really dont know whos doing it....so there really is no way to stop it unless u trace it, which would be totally wicked!

Posted by JustSomebody on July 28, 2008 at 09:21 PM EDT #

Personally i have a personality that would tell you off in person, internet, txt, or by a quick calll. I think that those who don't have the courage to see the reaction of the recipient of their hurtful words use the internet. They figure "I'm never going to meet this person(if thats the case)" or "I could just say that they read it wrong and i didnt mean it in a badd wayy." Sadly some people are just bitter online and i dont think it can be stopped...it's human nature <3 Anddy

Posted by Anddy on July 28, 2008 at 11:29 PM EDT #

The thing that like I realized from this that you have to be careful who you trust, and never share your secrets 'cause they will come back to haunt you. Even the ones you thought had died.

Posted by Spencer on July 30, 2008 at 09:20 AM EDT #

i think people who use the internet to confront other people are just being cowards. its lame but all you can do is ignore them.

Posted by <3 on July 30, 2008 at 09:27 AM EDT #

One thing i've learned is that you should neverrr everrr share a secret online. Because you really have no idea who you're talking to and things can spread fast on the internet. It just causes drama. And NOBODYyy needs more drama.

Posted by Nicole.. on July 30, 2008 at 11:02 AM EDT #

haha but us girls love drama! (not.)

Posted by Sav-annah?? on July 31, 2008 at 11:08 AM EDT #

REAL nice mandy didn't u read at the beginning that some posts that swear will be deleted personally i think that last one should be deleted

Posted by fav is Emily on July 31, 2008 at 03:11 PM EDT #

the 4th book is awsome already

Posted by kk on July 31, 2008 at 05:10 PM EDT #

lol

Posted by kk on July 31, 2008 at 05:12 PM EDT #

You know what, Sorry, i shouldn'e of said that. I let my inner A come out and i shouldn't have. :( :)

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on July 31, 2008 at 05:46 PM EDT #

Well, i think it's rude or annoying when people's inner "A" is let out online. Sometimes i get mad at someone i just stop talking to them. I think that's one good way to solve it too.

Posted by Sam on July 31, 2008 at 06:34 PM EDT #

&& i agree with <3. Those people think they are being hidden or no one find out who they are by like putting an initial or a fake name or something. If they really want to tell someone something, they should tell them in person and not be scared or a coward.

Posted by Sam on July 31, 2008 at 06:36 PM EDT #

This is sort of off subject but, does anyone know if there is going to be a Pretty Little Liars movie? That would be really awesome!

Posted by Ruby on July 31, 2008 at 10:44 PM EDT #

I am not trying to sound like a goodie-two-shoes, but I have never been mean to someone online. Maybe it's because I'm only eleven, well, actually I'll be twelve in October, but believe me, the girls, scratch that, everyone in my grade is very . . .well, advanced. Usually, I'm not the one IMing the hot boys,-Ha! hot boys and sixth grade don't really match do they?- my freinds, on the other hand, do it all the time. Sometimes, my they tell me what's happening while they talk, but I still have never been truley mean to anyone on IM/e-mail. Unfortunately, the correct term is probably "not yet".

Posted by Meg on August 01, 2008 at 10:59 AM EDT #

Anyone wanna talk about the book??? I'm soooooo bored.

Posted by Meg on August 01, 2008 at 11:01 AM EDT #

I totally agree w/ Ruby, they should make a Pretty Little Liars movie. It would be awesome! It would be kind-of wierd with the kissing scenes w/ Maya and Emily though.

Posted by Meg on August 01, 2008 at 11:02 AM EDT #

I agree with you and ruby!! i would soooo see that movie but your right..the emily and maya parts are gonna be weird...they could just use Miley Cyrus as Emily!! LOL! :)

Posted by LIPGLOSS on August 01, 2008 at 05:23 PM EDT #

PLL FOR LIFE!!! :)
Other Series I cant get enough of PLL! Cant wait to find out who the new A is...most likely someone Mona never spoke to in school && made fun of them so Aria Hanna Emily and Spencer will never find out Well thats what SHE thinks... lol

Posted by LIPGLOSS on August 02, 2008 at 10:45 AM EDT #

To tell you the truth.I let out my inner A all the time.Every second of every day...Even OFF-Line...Why?Because I admire A..And to be evil right now...I could reveal who A really is...Because of course not everybody knows the truth...But me? I do.And I am still loving this fake creepy,stalker character.I'll give you a hint.Her,...yes her,name has four letters in it...Can you guess?Bye Sara-S

Posted by S on August 02, 2008 at 04:53 PM EDT #

i have been backstabed by someone close to me (same as hannah) and it def. hurts a lot, but the truth is that, no matter how big the secret is, once the world knows and you've past by the embarrasment stage (which last all of a week) you feel so much better, like a weight was lifted from your shoulders, then afterward you can just go one living your own life, and don't have to care what others think. If i was hannah i would have let the world know my secret as soon as A started, it would have saved her a lot of trouble !

Posted by steffie ? on August 04, 2008 at 11:29 AM EDT #

OMG! I just finished Unbelievable! It is soooo good. Does anybody know if there will be a book after it? Thats what it says in the back but im not too sure.

Posted by bri on August 05, 2008 at 01:05 PM EDT #

so there WILL be a new A. I wonder if it will have to do with the same characters or start on totally diff people....cuz in the back of Unbelievable it tells you what happens when they grow up......hmmmm i wonder

Posted by bri on August 05, 2008 at 01:08 PM EDT #

ya there is a new book after unbelievable but it won't be out for a while..

Posted by LIPGLOSS on August 06, 2008 at 09:57 AM EDT #

Well just like in the series, A threatened the girls if they even thought about telling the cops about this mess. How creepy-- A knew what their thoughts were at all times! Most people, in instinct, would do almost anything to keep themselves safe. So if someone is threatening to hurt you if you tell the cops or your parents, etc., you would probably not tell. That's why there is not really any right way to stop this problem and keep yourself out of 'A's way (unless you hire a body guard). It's pretty hard for me to explain but it's just the feeling you'd get when your threatened by someone and you can't tell anyone! Basically what happened in the books is what I'm saying... If that makes any sense (lol)!

Posted by bRi BeE on August 06, 2008 at 11:22 AM EDT #

And truthfully, I have been a little A-ish online (and offline), but that's what girls do. I've never been like, y'know, really A as in the book, but I've been... pretty mean... *nervous giggle* Cuz see, some people at my school can be real b*tches (basically everyone) and my town is pretty similar to Rosewood so a lot goes on here. But I guess you get what you give in my town becoz people have turned against me--so bad that i couldn't even sit at the table! I'm in going into 8th grade and last yr. the leader was an annoying 5th grader-- how sad is that?! I think every girl has a little bit of A in them, but it takes a real b*tch to go as far as the real A... I could if I tried(I think I have it in me and I do admire A *but just a little* >:] if i did try this A thing, which i won't - i don't wanna get arrested, but if i did i'd go after that 5th- now going into 6th grader. after all i do have her cell fone #)...

Posted by bRi BeE on August 06, 2008 at 11:37 AM EDT #

The 5th book is called Wicked. I do not know when it is coming out. And for the A thing, I know someone like A, and her name starts with an A too!

Posted by Julie on August 06, 2008 at 08:19 PM EDT #

do u like chease

Posted by kim on August 07, 2008 at 06:27 PM EDT #

I know an A too. ME! But the thing is im to someone in there face, not online, thats stupid and creepy.

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on August 08, 2008 at 05:12 PM EDT #

Y'no i somtimes treat people like that because they let me. They don't defend themselves. I wish i had someone to step up to me for once, maybe then i wouldn't be like this. But can't help it somtimes. And somtimes, it hurts to know you have to be mean one. its really hard to change once you have been labled. Even if you try to be nice, people are still wierd areound you, and i feel like that is somthing that will never change. So when we moved to a new state, i was excited because i was a new slate, but i ruined it and became somthing worse then that! FREAK! I am that class freak. Do any of you fell like that or has that ever happened to you?

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on August 08, 2008 at 05:21 PM EDT #

First off, I absolutely love these books. If I were in Hanna, Aria, Emily, and Spencer's shoes, I would be totally freaked out beyond belief. Imagine how that would feel for a second being watched wherever you go and you can't do anything about it. That would be freaky. And I have a question, when is the new book coming out?!?!

Posted by Taylor on August 08, 2008 at 08:57 PM EDT #

I love these books when i first started reading them i almost tore the book in half i mean okay would you really read a book about your murder....well actually someone with the exact name and description as you you ah that is freaky but still LOVE THE BOOK thanx -----LOVE -A

Posted by Alison on August 08, 2008 at 10:19 PM EDT #

we usualy do it online because we won't get in trouble and it's easier then saying or doing something mean to someones face. it also helps get your anger out.(obviously). i feel so bad for spencer, emily, aria, and hanna. there lifes are so horrible and A makes it 10 times worse. but i still love the books!(:

Posted by Kristen on August 09, 2008 at 11:23 PM EDT #

humm...well for me i rly dont care ill say wateva i have to say to ur face and online but the ppl like A there all abt blackmail (nd so am i) so they rly cant give there TRUE names out....but theres no way in stopping ppl tapping into their inner A everyone has one its jus a matter of time before someone briengs it out of them

Posted by BabyKi* on August 10, 2008 at 11:04 PM EDT #

OMG A is a total witch, but she is so entertaining. To tell you the truth when I first read a prettylittleliars novel the girl a reminded me of this witch named Becca in my school. She spread lies about me and my bestfriend told me the lie and I yelled at the man stealer (Yes that was her favorite pastime) to stop spreading lies. I used to be 1 of her now like the character Aria I'm ditched and trashed talked. but I am a liar too. I trashed that girl and lied, and it felt good to be my own pretty little liar. As for A lets just say she is and will be a Becca

Posted by lulu on August 11, 2008 at 08:25 PM EDT #

Yeah there's this guy who always uses the f word when regarding to any comment I make online. He calls me, my vids, and my friends b-words but we just laugh and blow it off. Sure it stings a little but then we realize he's just jealous because he spends all his time on the computer and doesn't have a life off of it. We just delete it and pretend it doesnt happen.

Posted by Noelle on August 12, 2008 at 12:57 AM EDT #

These books are amazing. They are so gripping! I read them so fast because I can't put them down. I cannot wait for the rest in this series.

Posted by Alison on August 12, 2008 at 06:16 PM EDT #

When is Book #5 coming out?! this series is my anti-drug. (: so it needs to hurrrrrrryyyyyy! :D

Posted by Jessica on August 14, 2008 at 11:45 PM EDT #

Well i think everyone has had an "A" moment!! I would consider an A moment as a moment that is a moment of deep want like u have 2 get into sum1's thoughts and find out wtf they r thinking. so you find something that u can use against a pearson tht will give you what you really want! An "A" moment can appear @ anii moment so be careful! LoL WHO IS A???

Posted by ayanna on August 17, 2008 at 01:37 PM EDT #

i know what it feels 2 feel like some 1 is spying on u.i feel it sometimes but u know u just have 2 bear trough it and trust that god wont let anything happen 2 u. i just loved the books and sara shepard good job!! i hope 2 b reading the next series soon!! ps: for any 1 who doesn't know A=mona. mona is a. well again i hope 2 find the next series soon bye!!!

Posted by sade watts on August 17, 2008 at 05:04 PM EDT #

A is a biatch and some girls can be but really i dont think those girls would do those things A does.... sure they would threaten to tell but......think a goes past that line that most wouldnt cross

Posted by Jamie on August 18, 2008 at 08:50 PM EDT #

i think that doing those things online gives ppl a sense of security. online you can be anyone from the emo girl down the street to the multi-millionare in Europe.you can pretty much say w/e u want cuz no one will no its u, exept whoever u let in on it. thats just a 13 yr old girls opinion but i think it is pretty accurate.

Posted by Taz on August 19, 2008 at 10:50 AM EDT #

OMIGOD!!! I love this series even though I've only read the first book, it is SOOO addictive. I've ever-so-subtly hinted that I want the books for Christmas to my Grandmother, I'm probably gonna get them! I'm soooo excited. Is it Christmas yet?

Posted by Rozi on August 20, 2008 at 12:27 AM EDT #

hey i love ur books i cant read anything else thoughh because there so much better than other book i could find

Posted by haley on August 20, 2008 at 05:14 PM EDT #

I think everyone brings out their inner "A'' on the internet. Because its ALOT easier than confronting someone in person. I should know because yes..I have unleashed my inner ''A''. It was wrong but I think that I have learned from my wrongs and people that have done the same to me.

Posted by Allison on August 21, 2008 at 06:48 PM EDT #

omg....i just got through reading flawless and i NEED to know who the A is . her/his identy is literlly KILLING me!!!!!!!

Posted by zainab on August 22, 2008 at 07:24 PM EDT #

stupid ass bitch need 2 stop stalkin dos fuckin girls

Posted by susan on August 22, 2008 at 07:26 PM EDT #

I don't think that we can stop the As that are online. I think that it depends on the person.

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on August 22, 2008 at 08:15 PM EDT #

ok, i just bought the new book today and like wow. i really want to figure out who that A is. me and my bff are like dieing to figure it out.i also want to figure out how A can possibly know all of this junk.

Posted by hannah on August 23, 2008 at 06:09 PM EDT #

OMG I just finished Unbelievable last night and I toally give props to Sara Shepard you'r awsome!!!I can't wait for the fifth to come out and Sara should write like 20 more! I just can't stop reading these books they're my ultimate favorite!I can't believe there's another A i bet the fifth is gonna be great just like the rest. Now I just need to find something to occupy myself untill like Dec. (or whenever it comes out)And I just love A she's such a bitch she makes these books so unpridicable It's amazing!I have never read books so adicting than this series. And I think I will never. No other book is as awsome as these. P.S it would be totaly great if it got made into a movie!

Posted by Wainani101 on August 23, 2008 at 08:56 PM EDT #

These books are ah-mazing! You all should read the Clique series by Lisi Harrison!

Posted by bRi BeE on August 27, 2008 at 01:23 PM EDT #

I think A Is Melissa Beacuse Melissa Spelt BAckwards Starts With An A! But Then Agian it could be anybody! I cant wait to read Unbelivable! And im extremly upset that hannah had to Die! And i think its Melissa Beacuse in Prefect she said shes already done somthing to the girl that has been with Ian! ANd She Might Have KIlled Ali but I donno Spencer or Melissa

Posted by claire on August 29, 2008 at 02:17 PM EDT #

hey claire you just ruined the ending for me. because i only read the first one. thanks. lmfao -________- & im an A all the time. lmfao online & offfline.

Posted by Michele is the alpha <3 on September 01, 2008 at 04:52 PM EDT #

i have never read the book yet but i want to it sounds interesting????

Posted by Liauna on September 04, 2008 at 02:37 PM EDT #

I just finished flawless, and I'm ordering perfect tonight!! I can't wait!! I love how Sara isn't afraid to create scandals, and she has juicy information!! I love her writing!!

Posted by yeahitsmeagain on September 04, 2008 at 10:13 PM EDT #

my best friends friend is an A shes so mean i sat down and she said to the girl sitting next to her "who is that girl who is sitting there" and i was all like I CAN HEAR YOU ive known her for a year ani i know her name and she doesnt even know who i am!>(

Posted by sarah on September 05, 2008 at 04:53 PM EDT #

i know a lot of a's! they r all around and usually with always be around! i lost my two best friends last year because of a's and they became a's! last year i thought i would of died because they were so mean so much bullying i had to deal with in one year but u know what it made me a better person! i really do try to judge and always be nice! ppl become a's online because they r insicure and because ppl feel they have power over others online! because u don't have to see their expressions, they can't gang up on u (well they can but not really), they person can't fight back with physically violence, but ppl don't understand either way its MEAN AND WRONG and especially online ppl have proof! to stop we need to think of others b4 ourselves and put ourselves in other ppls shoes! so b4 ur say that nasty comment about her shoes or his gas problem THINK! THINK! THINK AND FEEL!!! go prettylittleliars!!! eeeeee

Posted by eeeeee on September 11, 2008 at 02:12 PM EDT #

It may be because it is the only way they can get out what they really feel. Like if the are the nerds, geeks, has horrible clothes and the get made fun of so it is their chance to mean to other people.

Posted by Emily on September 14, 2008 at 12:15 AM EDT #

i think alot of people become there own A's online because it's much easier. when you are mean to someone in person usually your scared of being rude or ot liked, but if you be mean online you dont feel scared, nervous or heldback. i absoloutly LOVE this serise, i finished all the books in one summer! i love A and all the characters! dont change a thing. and please,please,please hurry writing that 5th book, i cant wait to read it!

Posted by Jax on September 14, 2008 at 06:34 PM EDT #

OMG! i can not wait for wicked it looks sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good! Ugh but it is coming out in like 3 months! I can NOT wait that long!!

Posted by Julia on September 18, 2008 at 05:58 PM EDT #

I love this series and just finished reading Unbelievable. I was zooming through it but once I found out that there wasn't another sequel out until like Xmas, I tried to savor every page but that didn't work too well!

Posted by Cassi Spencer on September 18, 2008 at 07:24 PM EDT #

I know an A... shes the worst person ever. she doesnt threaten me with info, but shes attempted to make my life hell. i finally got past that part of my life, but shes still a bitch, and a stalker, and a... yeah, u get the point.

Posted by Kae on September 23, 2008 at 10:38 PM EDT #

no offence to anyone but i sort of like A. well i mean shes misty and misteriois and a bad sence of houmor!!!!! Ali should have known to be berried with her diarry!!!LOL love ya Sara!!!! you rock!!!!!!!!

Posted by Emma D on September 24, 2008 at 06:01 PM EDT #

It's a lot easier to be nasty over text message or online because when you dont see someone while talking to them it is easy to dehumanize them. Dehumanizing someone makes it much easier to be unbeleivably ruthless. A obviously has some mental problems but the fact that she tetaches herself from her victims in her way of comunication is probably the only reason why she can still function from day to day.

Posted by Ri on September 27, 2008 at 08:23 PM EDT #

Sorry, but as a continuation to my post and as just a personal question, i never understood why A could do the things she did. i can understand the nasty texts and emails because everyone can detatch and be ruthless to their friends but A totally pushes the limits. Like how can you hit your best friend with a car? is this the kind of people we are producing? like siriously these kinds of characters are found in all of the teenage books, the bitchy frienenimy relationships. i have to say that i absolutely love all of the characters in the books except for A. She crosses a line for me mentally that i really am not fond of. you can forgive people for sending nasty texts and emails, but it's a lot harder to forgive someone who decides to run over their friends...

Posted by Ri on September 27, 2008 at 08:30 PM EDT #

I know what and who i am i know what i am doing and its no lie that everything is absolutly true so come on you little liars show me what youu got and i got a phone so i will get even so little liars step up to the plate because i am ready! -A

Posted by A on October 01, 2008 at 08:54 PM EDT #

Most people are mean on cyberspace because your not actually looking at the person in the face when you say it, so they cant do anything back to you, but send another mean message. Its pretty easy to be a total jerk on the internet, especially if its to strangers!! :D

Posted by MissPlastic on October 01, 2008 at 09:34 PM EDT #

Everybody has an inner A (especially girls). In day-to-day life, it is much harder to release your inner A, but online, it is so easy. Nobody can see you. The computer is like a sheild-Nobody can touch you. There is no way that we can stop everybody in the world from being like A, but what we can do, is not act like A ourselves.

Posted by Tatiana on October 06, 2008 at 02:51 PM EDT #

It would suck if someone was texting and I-M u becuase why would want to follow your every move. But if it is one person then how does he or she get to girl to girl just in a blink in an eye. YOU BETTER WATCH OUT A's WATCHING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Shelby on October 07, 2008 at 09:16 PM EDT #

yeahh.....i agree with most of these answers. its easier to be mean online because you can hide behind your computer screen. And lets face it: society's cruel.

Posted by lil miss whitneyy on October 13, 2008 at 06:10 PM EDT #

i cant wait for the next book to come out you are my fav author im in middle school since i started reading the books in flex everybody has been eyeing me. Now every body else is reading them yur awesome kisses -ali

Posted by Ali on October 16, 2008 at 05:47 PM EDT #

society is cruel!

Posted by Pretty Little Mandy on October 19, 2008 at 04:18 PM EDT #

wow pretty little liar is a very interesting book im ownly on book 2 and its getting very interesting i need hints people !!!!!lol this book relates 2 my life alot

Posted by mariah on October 30, 2008 at 02:27 PM EDT #

hmmm you want hints about who A is? i can give you those!!!!

Posted by Tori on November 03, 2008 at 03:58 PM EST #

i totally luv the gossip in this book

Posted by luv 2 gossip on November 05, 2008 at 04:15 PM EST #

OK well this is my theory. Isn't it a lot easier posting mean stuff about someone online than in reality? Even I've done it before (wasn't that bad!) and the next the girl confronted me about so I admitted it and then we eventually became besties..........I guess if she were me she would have done too.

Posted by Hanna H. on November 08, 2008 at 05:02 PM EST #

EVERYONE'S A B**** EXCEPT 4 ME!!

Posted by THE BLOGGER on November 08, 2008 at 06:03 PM EST #

I am a true A and i dont deny it

Posted by a true A on November 09, 2008 at 07:01 PM EST #

Aww, a time ago I received mails from somebody called "B". Those mails weren't funny at all, they were just so mean! I think it's probably someone who hasn't got a life or so... I think the best thing you can do is to ignore the mails/letters/IM's or so. xoxo

Posted by Lynn on November 13, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST #

I think comments like those are just rude ! The people who send them have no self pride, or confidence !

Posted by Mona Z on December 02, 2008 at 09:12 PM EST #

They do that because they won't see the person's face and if they want to swing at them, no one will get hurt.

Posted by Rose on December 04, 2008 at 07:25 PM EST #

I dont know who A can be. When i read Flawless i was so convinced it was Toby C. But i have been thinking..what if A is all the girls? they know things about eachother and there is a square of black mail holding back a major secret. This probably doesnt make sence, but it is a thought.

Posted by marisa!! =] on January 23, 2009 at 12:47 PM EST #

These books are the best ever! <3 =]

Posted by lex on February 06, 2009 at 10:09 AM EST #

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