>Just as a matter of interest on the police issue, it may seem strange
>but there may be grounds for complaining to the police. It is an
>offence in a number of states of Australia to 'stalk' another. Stalking
>is defined pretty loosely, to mean any sort of unwanted contact which
>makes the recepient feel concerned about their safety. For example, if
>I continually ring someone or send mail, even after they have told me to
>stop, that can constitute stalking if it leaves the person fearful or
>apprehensive. I can't really see how the email, the internet etc can be
>any different. Of course it probably wouldn't apply in cases like this
>where the gentlemen is simply a member of a mailing list.
>
>Just thought I would throw my 5 cents in (2 cent coins were withdrawn
>from circulation a couple of years ago).
My 5 cents worth... if he wants to play with his paranoid delusions, he can
go somewhere else.
TBSAD: net stalking is a very real phenomenon, and it can be very very bad
for the victim. I have personally assisted in a couple of "corrective
actions" to dissuade net stalkers...
There was a case in Canada recently where a net stalker was jailed, I trust
they found a nice 6'10'' biker to share his cell. :)
Regards, Andrew Boyd
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Frex the Castor Dragon aka Andrew Boyd - frex at macrae.com.au
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