There are some strong anti-stalking laws (http://www.cyber-stalking.net/legal_state_michigan.htm) in your state that include cyberstalking.
I've been stalked several times, and in two cases I was able to deter the idiot by letting them know I was willing to prosecute. It depends on the person though, and how serious they are about it. The way I deal with it online is I never use my name or address anywhere unless I absolutely have to, like when purchasing something. Otherwise, on things like yahoo I use an alias, even on the official profile that only yahoo has, because yahoo in particular is very easily hacked. Also it is a good idea to be careful where you post photographs.
Here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0440226198/qid=1101676662/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-1563594-9796055) is a good book on the subject, that can help you determine if someone is actually dangerous or just annoying. I highly recommend it.
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Date: 2004-11-28 01:41 pm (UTC)I've been stalked several times, and in two cases I was able to deter the idiot by letting them know I was willing to prosecute. It depends on the person though, and how serious they are about it. The way I deal with it online is I never use my name or address anywhere unless I absolutely have to, like when purchasing something. Otherwise, on things like yahoo I use an alias, even on the official profile that only yahoo has, because yahoo in particular is very easily hacked. Also it is a good idea to be careful where you post photographs.
Here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0440226198/qid=1101676662/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-1563594-9796055) is a good book on the subject, that can help you determine if someone is actually dangerous or just annoying. I highly recommend it.