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I had the opposite happen to me where...
...this guy gave me signals that he was romantically-interested in me and then, suddenly, started getting distant.
When I tried to get him to tell me what was going on, he began to publically accuse me of stalking him.
This really hurt--even though I'm now able to joke about it and still see him as being a pretty decent guy (though someone who has chosen at times to act out some of his hurt and frustrations through playing these kinds of games).
Write On!
AJ 
One question
some people
are asking
is:
Did God send Katrina
to punish the sins
of New Orleans?
Here's my view!
posted by
Ainsley_Jo_Phillips
on September 2, 2005 at 5:44 PM
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MayB - you remind me of someone I used to read here.
Ann
posted by
A-and-B
on August 17, 2005 at 5:34 PM
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B
You are so right, that is why I dont put my picture up. I will state I am from the Poconos, but the Poconos have a wide radius.
posted by
Tweeter65
on August 16, 2005 at 6:08 AM
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MayB,
Very good advice. It is truly unfortunate that there are the kinds of people who perpetrate such things. We all become, out of necessity, a little paranoid. That is truly a sad state of affairs, and it affects all of our lives and our societies in so many tragic ways. Good post. A common sense item, but one that we must always keep in mind.
Also, I want to thank you for your ''Flaunting'' post. I went off on a tangent with the word and posted an item that worked out quite successfully. I gave you written credit, but I think, since you gave me the idea, that I should go back and link it to your post. I always forget that things like that flash by so quickly that you have to get it just right at the outset or the opportunity vanishes. At least you got written credit. Thanx... 
jj
posted by
Jack_Flash
on August 16, 2005 at 5:16 AM
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great advice - thanks for sharing
posted by
_Symphony_
on August 16, 2005 at 4:51 AM
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i will always remember that, you gave me the idea to be extra cautious. thanks by the way for your comment, find it so uplifting.
posted by
pakner
on August 14, 2005 at 6:51 AM
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you are right...
we shall be cautious about displaying to much personal info...you never know...
posted by
Marshallengraved
on August 14, 2005 at 4:50 AM
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MayB
Well, I've never been stalked, but I can imagine it must be a bloody nuisance (and disturbing) for the victims. What I want to know is, where do stalkers find the time, energy and inclination for it all?
posted by
Lensman
on August 12, 2005 at 6:18 PM
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Ugh...sad but true!
Too many people are too trusting! Good advice...
ltlmac70
posted by
superflymom119
on August 12, 2005 at 6:13 AM
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MayB
Excellent advice, MayB. This is probably why my Member's Profile' is as sparse.......oops.......sparser than yours.
posted by
johnmacnab
on August 11, 2005 at 6:35 PM
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MayB,
This post makes me glad I'm far out of the reach of most.
posted by
word.smith
on August 11, 2005 at 11:26 AM
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MayB--
It's true--sometimes we forget that online is no safer than the real world and many times, much more dangerous.
posted by
Julia.
on August 11, 2005 at 9:40 AM
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MayB: a further thought: It's impossible to forget about such things. They stay with you forever. An incident that happened to me guides me every time I talk to a stranger, online or off. Even incidents that have happened to acquaintances of mine are shocking and unforgettable. Good of you to pass on the warning to others - I might tell my tale in my blog some day. I can laugh about it now, but never, ever, forget it.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 11, 2005 at 9:25 AM
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I think maybe I'm too naive...
..when it comes to 'telling all'...maybe I should pull back a bit. Thanks MayB!
posted by
ginnieb
on August 11, 2005 at 9:13 AM
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This is a salutary warning, MayB.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on August 11, 2005 at 9:01 AM
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MayB, thanks for reminding us of this...sometimes I forget the annoyances,
stalkings and potential dangers that are out there and that some have encountered.
posted by
Ariala
on August 11, 2005 at 8:55 AM
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Manda, that was nice enough ...thanks, why not have a snooze too?
posted by
Azur
on August 11, 2005 at 8:53 AM
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MayB
Just read your post and i wanted something nice to reply with but im as thick as shit and steph has gone to sleep so
NICE POST.
Manda
posted by
mcbreeze
on August 11, 2005 at 8:51 AM
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