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Cyber-stalking resources
"Cheryl" wrote in message ... On Tue 12 Jul 2005 05:15:47p, Gabey8 wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes alkaboutpets.com) : Since there seems to be no shortage of harassment taking place these days, right down to veiled threats to contact people's employers, here is the URL of a site that belongs to the US Department of Justice. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/grants...98/appende.htm There are laws against people posting defamatory content online, as well as using the internet as a way to stalk or harass people. Have we any attorneys posting or lurking here who might like to provide input, perhaps on things like the proper method of seeking legal redress against online stalking and harassment? It appears, at least to my non-legally-trained eye, that some behavior on this board has exceeded the boundaries of mere trolling. There are posts on this newsgroup that might well give the intended victim legal recourse to take action against the persons who've posted them. Donna I think that anyone being harrassed by Mary (who lives in NC) needs to report her to the FBI. NC law doesn't accept this type of behavior. http://www.wiredsafety.org/cyberstalking_harassment/us_states/northcarolina.html (b) It is unlawful for a person to: (2) Electronically mail or electronically communicate to another repeatedly, whether or not conversation ensues, for the purpose of abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, harassing, or embarrassing any person. -- Cheryl Hey Drama Queen, You missed this part, at the end: (e) This section does not apply to any peaceable, nonviolent, or nonthreatening activity intended to express political views or to provide lawful information to others. This section shall not be construed to impair any constitutionally protected activity, including speech, protest, or assembly. (2000-125, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 91.) |
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On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:37:26 -0400, "Mary" wrote:
"Cheryl" wrote in message ... On Tue 12 Jul 2005 05:15:47p, Gabey8 wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes alkaboutpets.com) : Since there seems to be no shortage of harassment taking place these days, right down to veiled threats to contact people's employers, here is the URL of a site that belongs to the US Department of Justice. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/grants...98/appende.htm There are laws against people posting defamatory content online, as well as using the internet as a way to stalk or harass people. Have we any attorneys posting or lurking here who might like to provide input, perhaps on things like the proper method of seeking legal redress against online stalking and harassment? It appears, at least to my non-legally-trained eye, that some behavior on this board has exceeded the boundaries of mere trolling. There are posts on this newsgroup that might well give the intended victim legal recourse to take action against the persons who've posted them. Donna I think that anyone being harrassed by Mary (who lives in NC) needs to report her to the FBI. NC law doesn't accept this type of behavior. http://www.wiredsafety.org/cyberstalking_harassment/us_states/northcarolina.html (b) It is unlawful for a person to: (2) Electronically mail or electronically communicate to another repeatedly, whether or not conversation ensues, for the purpose of abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, harassing, or embarrassing any person. -- Cheryl Hey Drama Queen, You missed this part, at the end: (e) This section does not apply to any peaceable, nonviolent, or nonthreatening activity intended to express political views or to provide lawful information to others. This section shall not be construed to impair any constitutionally protected activity, including speech, protest, or assembly. (2000-125, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 91.) |
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"Mary" wrote in message news:1121211453.f8d56a85f0f939c493453afa6083afbb@t eranews... "Cheryl" wrote in message ... On Tue 12 Jul 2005 05:15:47p, Gabey8 wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes alkaboutpets.com) : Since there seems to be no shortage of harassment taking place these days, right down to veiled threats to contact people's employers, here is the URL of a site that belongs to the US Department of Justice. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/grants...98/appende.htm There are laws against people posting defamatory content online, as well as using the internet as a way to stalk or harass people. Have we any attorneys posting or lurking here who might like to provide input, perhaps on things like the proper method of seeking legal redress against online stalking and harassment? It appears, at least to my non-legally-trained eye, that some behavior on this board has exceeded the boundaries of mere trolling. There are posts on this newsgroup that might well give the intended victim legal recourse to take action against the persons who've posted them. Donna I think that anyone being harrassed by Mary (who lives in NC) needs to report her to the FBI. NC law doesn't accept this type of behavior. http://www.wiredsafety.org/cyberstal.../northcarolina ..html (b) It is unlawful for a person to: (2) Electronically mail or electronically communicate to another repeatedly, whether or not conversation ensues, for the purpose of abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, harassing, or embarrassing any person. -- Cheryl Hey Drama Queen, You missed this part, at the end: (e) This section does not apply to any peaceable, nonviolent, or nonthreatening activity intended to express political views or to provide lawful information to others. This section shall not be construed to impair any constitutionally protected activity, including speech, protest, or assembly. (2000-125, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 91.) Just a note in general, but its interesting how people scream for freedom of speech, til they hear what they don't want to hear then they scream for censorship |
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"Trish" wrote in message .. . "Mary" wrote in message news:1121211453.f8d56a85f0f939c493453afa6083afbb@t eranews... "Cheryl" wrote in message ... On Tue 12 Jul 2005 05:15:47p, Gabey8 wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes alkaboutpets.com) : Since there seems to be no shortage of harassment taking place these days, right down to veiled threats to contact people's employers, here is the URL of a site that belongs to the US Department of Justice. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/grants...98/appende.htm There are laws against people posting defamatory content online, as well as using the internet as a way to stalk or harass people. Have we any attorneys posting or lurking here who might like to provide input, perhaps on things like the proper method of seeking legal redress against online stalking and harassment? It appears, at least to my non-legally-trained eye, that some behavior on this board has exceeded the boundaries of mere trolling. There are posts on this newsgroup that might well give the intended victim legal recourse to take action against the persons who've posted them. Donna I think that anyone being harrassed by Mary (who lives in NC) needs to report her to the FBI. NC law doesn't accept this type of behavior. http://www.wiredsafety.org/cyberstal.../northcarolina .html (b) It is unlawful for a person to: (2) Electronically mail or electronically communicate to another repeatedly, whether or not conversation ensues, for the purpose of abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, harassing, or embarrassing any person. -- Cheryl Hey Drama Queen, You missed this part, at the end: (e) This section does not apply to any peaceable, nonviolent, or nonthreatening activity intended to express political views or to provide lawful information to others. This section shall not be construed to impair any constitutionally protected activity, including speech, protest, or assembly. (2000-125, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 91.) Just a note in general, but its interesting how people scream for freedom of speech, til they hear what they don't want to hear then they scream for censorship This is true. But then, I am now Public Enemy Number One for wanting to spring a 14-lb tabby from cruel imprisonment. (I don't think Conan is wanted for anything--or by anyone, for that matter.) |
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On Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:52:48 -0400, "Trish"
wrote: "Mary" wrote in message news:1121211453.f8d56a85f0f939c493453afa6083afbb@ teranews... "Cheryl" wrote in message ... On Tue 12 Jul 2005 05:15:47p, Gabey8 wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes alkaboutpets.com) : Since there seems to be no shortage of harassment taking place these days, right down to veiled threats to contact people's employers, here is the URL of a site that belongs to the US Department of Justice. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/grants...98/appende.htm There are laws against people posting defamatory content online, as well as using the internet as a way to stalk or harass people. Have we any attorneys posting or lurking here who might like to provide input, perhaps on things like the proper method of seeking legal redress against online stalking and harassment? It appears, at least to my non-legally-trained eye, that some behavior on this board has exceeded the boundaries of mere trolling. There are posts on this newsgroup that might well give the intended victim legal recourse to take action against the persons who've posted them. Donna I think that anyone being harrassed by Mary (who lives in NC) needs to report her to the FBI. NC law doesn't accept this type of behavior. http://www.wiredsafety.org/cyberstal.../northcarolina .html (b) It is unlawful for a person to: (2) Electronically mail or electronically communicate to another repeatedly, whether or not conversation ensues, for the purpose of abusing, annoying, threatening, terrifying, harassing, or embarrassing any person. -- Cheryl Hey Drama Queen, You missed this part, at the end: (e) This section does not apply to any peaceable, nonviolent, or nonthreatening activity intended to express political views or to provide lawful information to others. This section shall not be construed to impair any constitutionally protected activity, including speech, protest, or assembly. (2000-125, s. 1; 2000-140, s. 91.) Just a note in general, but its interesting how people scream for freedom of speech, til they hear what they don't want to hear then they scream for censorship |
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