The current study focused on the impact that anonymity has on bystander behavior, using baseline empathy, measured using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index, as a covariate. Our hypothesis was that bystander behavior would have a negative relationship to anonymity in social media, meaning bystander behavior decreases as anonymity increases. An online survey was conducted to measure participants’ responses. Our hypothesis was not supported, however, differences in bystander behaviors between in-person and online environments were statistically significant.