Trolls, Flame Wars & CyberStalkers: 48 Online Targetting & Harassment

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Case# 48 Online Targetting & Harassment

Cross posted, with permission, from EOPC

by Aidan Maconachy

(excerpts)

Most internet harassment goes on in chat rooms, messageboards and newsgroups, also via email. Internet law has tightened up since the early free wheeling days when there were very few controls in place. For example it's become a federal crime in the US to anonymously "annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any person" via internet or other telecommunication systems. So it's on the books, if people choose to go after the bullies.

If you do become a target of harassment or defamation, stay cool. Don't react or get into a flame war with the people doing the harassing. Make a point though of keeping a record - emails, posted comments etc, along with dates, times and any identifying information that may come in handy at a later date.

Depending on the stealth method used, you might be able to acquire additional info about the source of the attack. Legitimate services such as "nslookup" and "tracert" enable users to track hosts, IP addresses and MAC addresses. There are also professional services you can enlist that use the information you provide to dig for additional info. Make sure they operate within the law, as some are little more than hackers-for-hire.

As in any ordinary case of harassment, it's important to build the case and gather the evidence. Don't release any of this material to the person you suspect is behind the abuse, until and if you are prepared to go the distance.

If you are concerned about your privacy and reputation, it may be advisable lower your profile. Often disengagement and non-reaction stops harassment because most cyber trolls and bullies get their jollies from the belief that they are ruining your life.

If there is no hidden history or baggage you are anxious to keep confidential i.e. criminal record or criminal activities, then continue to put your best foot forward.

It really comes down to the individual in the end. If you've nothing to hide - you have nothing to fear except fear itself.

This entire article can be read by clicking here

OUR VICTIMS WHO HAVE POSTED THEIR EVIDENCE
(all long but WELL WORTH A READ)
(because they have nothing to hide! their Cyberpaths do!)

Lissa Daly is a Cyberpath

The Stumbling Block

Masks of Sanity

(NOTE: What is really sad is that the Cyberpaths REFUSE to read these sites or apologize & own their behavior. They refuse because it conflicts with the twisted, whitewashed version of things they want to present to the world. Instead they play victim - say & project they and their families have been affected and the victim is bad one. ABSOLUTELY NO REMORSE FOR CAUSING THE SUFFERING IN THE FIRST PLACE AND NO ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PREYING ON THE VULNERABLE)

Wonder who is telling the truth? Ask yourself -- what do the Victims above have to gain by admitting they got sucked in & used? And what do the Cyberpaths have to lose if the truth is out there?)

Labels: cyberpath, cyberstalkers, defamation, harassment, internet abuse, narcissistic rage, target, trolls, victims