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Douglas Wayne Thomas:
Could you please point out the serious threats?
Thanks.
Jeff
To WhoamI (Jeff)
The following is an article concerning stalking, although written primarily for women, I believe it applies to Alex's situation also. Would you consider stalking a crime?
I do!
Modern stalkers send numerous emails to their victim each day. They will bombard their victim with instant messages, invitations to chat rooms, or links to suggestive web sites. Internet stalking is often an extension of physical stalking, although not always. In some cases, the stalker may not even know the “true” identity of the victim, having seen the victim’s profile in an online forum. (Myspace) emphasis mine.
This does not make Internet stalking, also called cyber-stalking, acceptable. In fact, Internet stalking can be even more dangerous than physical stalking because it limits the victim’s access to online information, intimidates the victim into changing their online habits and can open the victim’s personal computer and the information it contains to the stalker’s hacking. The good news is most law enforcement agencies have cyber-crime units and often Internet stalking is treated with more seriousness than reports of physical stalking. If you find yourself being harassed online, report the situation to both your Internet provider and local law enforcement.
Stalkers often try to isolate their victims from family and friends. They release character-damaging information, regardless of whether it is true or not, in hopes of ostracizing the victim from those closest to him/her. When hurtful or damaging information is made public, your first reaction may be to retreat or withdraw from the public eye. This is exactly what the stalker wants. Instead, fight character defamation and public insults vehemently. If there is truth to the information, accept responsibility quickly and tell your side of the story. The important thing is to maintain your presence within your normal circles and not isolate yourself from support systems that could help you in the event your stalker moves closer.
The use of threats or violence to frighten their victims is a common strategy for many stalkers. You car may be vandalized or your home burglarized. While these crimes happen all too often in today’s environment, the non-stalking criminal will not contact you afterwards. If you receive threats or direct contact from someone who claims to have been responsible for a recent crime, report this immediately to the police. The information you provide may help them piece together physical evidence from the crime and solve your stalking case at the same time.
Perhaps no particular incident stands out in your mind as being dangerous, however, when you look at the entire picture, what you see alarms you. Do you experience repeated unwanted contact from the same person? If it is someone you know, tell him he is making you uncomfortable. If the situation continues, report him to the police. If it is someone you do not know, go directly to the police.
Ok; would you consider those emails to Alex serious threats now?
http://www.lifescript.com/channels/well_being/Meditations_Motivations/10_signs_that_you_are_being_stalked.asp?page=1&trans=1
joyful1:
Alex--
One of the best replies I've ever read on this question of "self defence v.s. turning the other cheek" was made by Joey Porter in the thread:
Re: Would you let someone physically harm you or your family?
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,3954.msg30402.html#msg30402
He points out the spiritual meaning of "turning the other cheek."
I hope this helps!
Joyce :)
WhoAmI:
--- Quote from: Arcturus on September 21, 2008, 02:31:04 AM ---Hi Who am I
Please quote the source of the excerpt you have posted.
It was very interesting and I enjoyed quote " Don't say "a schizophrenic person," say "a person with schizophrenia." This is called "people-first" language,
That could have been taken right out of the Bible.Rom 8 : 20 For the creature was made SUBJECT TO vanity (mental illness, addictions, SIN) not willingly, but by reason of Him who has subjected the same in hope.
Arc
--- End quote ---
http://www.whatadifference.org
WhoAmI:
--- Quote from: Douglas Wayne Thomas on September 21, 2008, 01:52:05 PM ---
Could you please point out the serious threats?
Thanks.
Jeff
To WhoamI (Jeff)
The following is an article concerning stalking, although written primarily for women, I believe it applies to Alex's situation also. Would you consider stalking a crime?
I do!
Modern stalkers send numerous emails to their victim each day. They will bombard their victim with instant messages, invitations to chat rooms, or links to suggestive web sites. Internet stalking is often an extension of physical stalking, although not always. In some cases, the stalker may not even know the “true” identity of the victim, having seen the victim’s profile in an online forum. (Myspace) emphasis mine.
This does not make Internet stalking, also called cyber-stalking, acceptable. In fact, Internet stalking can be even more dangerous than physical stalking because it limits the victim’s access to online information, intimidates the victim into changing their online habits and can open the victim’s personal computer and the information it contains to the stalker’s hacking. The good news is most law enforcement agencies have cyber-crime units and often Internet stalking is treated with more seriousness than reports of physical stalking. If you find yourself being harassed online, report the situation to both your Internet provider and local law enforcement.
Stalkers often try to isolate their victims from family and friends. They release character-damaging information, regardless of whether it is true or not, in hopes of ostracizing the victim from those closest to him/her. When hurtful or damaging information is made public, your first reaction may be to retreat or withdraw from the public eye. This is exactly what the stalker wants. Instead, fight character defamation and public insults vehemently. If there is truth to the information, accept responsibility quickly and tell your side of the story. The important thing is to maintain your presence within your normal circles and not isolate yourself from support systems that could help you in the event your stalker moves closer.
The use of threats or violence to frighten their victims is a common strategy for many stalkers. You car may be vandalized or your home burglarized. While these crimes happen all too often in today’s environment, the non-stalking criminal will not contact you afterwards. If you receive threats or direct contact from someone who claims to have been responsible for a recent crime, report this immediately to the police. The information you provide may help them piece together physical evidence from the crime and solve your stalking case at the same time.
Perhaps no particular incident stands out in your mind as being dangerous, however, when you look at the entire picture, what you see alarms you. Do you experience repeated unwanted contact from the same person? If it is someone you know, tell him he is making you uncomfortable. If the situation continues, report him to the police. If it is someone you do not know, go directly to the police.
Ok; would you consider those emails to Alex serious threats now?
http://www.lifescript.com/channels/well_being/Meditations_Motivations/10_signs_that_you_are_being_stalked.asp?page=1&trans=1
--- End quote ---
This was all I asked. Nothing more.
*** Could you please point out the serious threats?
Thanks,
Jeff
Richard D:
Hi Alex
Where I live there was a man who killed another man by kicking him in his head in a fight, he was brain dead and after a few days in the hospital they pulled the plug if you will.
The man responsible was arrested almost thirty five minutes later. He was driving down the street according to the news paper and had a rear tail light that was not working and the police went to stop him ,you know give him a fix it ticket but the man assumed the police was pulling him over because they knew it was him who had killed a man.
It went into a high speed chase and the man hit or ran into a telephone pole and was pronounce dead at the seen.
My point here Alex is maybe you have some sign on you my space that signifies you are a believer and this is just a hoax by someone who has nothing better to do with his time.
And like the man who assumed the police knew it was him maybe you are assuming too.
However report him immediately to my space because more than likely he’s playing with other peoples minds too and not just yours.
In His Love. Richard.
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