When I first started my entertainment blog in 2005, celebrity gossip blogs were becoming popular, reality stars were becoming the norm, and people were viral video stars thanks to video-sharing sites like YouTube. Have you seen Scarlet Takes A Tumble?

As a freelancer, I was reporting on everyday people doing everyday things as frequently as I reported on celebrities and their talents. I observed how quickly information was being shared thanks to social media and blogging.

No longer were celebrities the only ones privy to buzz and Internet phenomenon. An 11-year-old girl in Florida was just as likely to create a fan base of millions by just exposing a little bit of her preteen life.

Well that’s exactly what happened last week when more than 11.7 million people watched as 11-year-old Jessi Slaughter became a viral video star. A “micro-celebrity” prior to the video going viral, Jessi became the object of prank calls and death threats after addressing her haters in a profanity filled rant. Gawker.com reports that Jessi’s now under police protection after her real name, address, and telephone number were distributed through sites like Tumblr.

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Apparently this video ruffled a few feathers amongst fans and what young Jessi has deemed haters.  What’s surprising to some is the reaction of Jessi’s parents. What does her mother think of the video?

“I haven’t seen it,” she says. “I don’t even go on the computer.”

And Dad? Well I think this video about sums it up:

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Through court order Jessi was barred from using the Internet for at least three days. What do you think of her parent’s reaction? Should an 11-year-old be allowed to be on video streaming sites unmonitored? How do you feel about viral videos? What about online bullying? Please share in the comment section below. To read the entire Jessie Slaughter story, click here.

Stefanie Newell is a freelance entertainment writer based in Chicago and author of the novel The Buzz: When celebrity gossip goes wrong… Newell is also the CEO of Write One Publications, Inc., publishing home to Bernice Harris author of Pull Your Pants Up and be a man!