Online stalkers: Are they dangerous?
By HomeFlower
@HomeFlower (987)
Canada
March 7, 2009 12:04pm CST
I have someone who is harassing me online. He's anywhere I am and sits and waits for me at places he knows I'll be at, he talks to people I know about me.
He was never a friend. We have never had any pleasant chats or conversations. We have common acquaintances and go to the same nightclubs (yes, he lives in the same city) -- but that's it. He's not part of my social circle and I'm not part of his.
So, I'm a bit concerned about my safety. I'm not sure how dangerous this guy might be or is capable of becoming but I know I can go to the police to file a complaint and get a restraining order in the real world but what can I do to stop him from slaking me online?
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3 responses
@savypat (20216)
• United States
7 Mar 09
I'd put him in my spam or block him through your e-mail address. Use your delete button every time he shows up. He thinks this is a game and God only knows what else he is thinking. Watch for him to show up in person and if he does report him. Alert your friends about him so that they can help you. Stay alert.
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@HomeFlower (987)
• Canada
10 Mar 09
He's on another social network site and I blocked him but he is on apps, fan pages, groups -- he's all over wherever I am. He's also on forums outside of that network and just seems to be actively seeking my whereabouts.
Very frustrating
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
10 Mar 09
i think u should be very concerned especially since u know him & he lives where u do. i would report him to mylot. don't know if it will do any good or not. if u have him on your friend's list i would delete him. i think u should be very concerned. i think i would talk to the police about him. please be careful.
@HomeFlower (987)
• Canada
19 Mar 09
Thanks Antiquelady
I'm being very very careful and don't venture out alone, since a friend of his knows where I live and I don't trust the friends loyalties.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
20 Mar 09
that's good. u are in a dangerous situation. i wouldn't trust anybody that had anything to do w/him. please be careful!!
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@sirnose (2436)
• United States
10 Mar 09
If you know who he is why not just talk to the "jerk"and tell him the "jerk"you're not interested and that you are not comfortable with his unwanted attention.You say that you both have friends or acquaintances so get some of them to be present when you confront this "jerk" and if his harassments persist then you go to the police and report this guy and let them see what's his problem...if all else fail get yourslf some "Protection" ...Good Luck...P.S.is that you in the bridal picture?...
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@HomeFlower (987)
• Canada
19 Mar 09
The people who can help the situation are just sitting back and waiting to see how things unfold. So, I really feel like I'm on the losing end of this battle and after the next two events that I feel obligated to complete, I won't be creating event or working in any way, at the club anymore.
I'm not sure which picture you mean but I'm pretty sure it wouldn't be me -- I don't have any of my wedding pictures online. ... that I can remember
@sirnose (2436)
• United States
20 Mar 09
Thats about the only thing to do if others won't help you with ridding you of this "jerk" then stop hanging around where he likes to be is probably best for all concern...I'm talking about your bridal basics website on your profile page there's a picture of a wedding couple and i thought that it could be you in that picture...
