Question: is the writer of the emails just being himself? That is, does he
mean well, albiet oddly? I got one such message, and was not sure how to
respond, buit I can't say it struck me as sinister, just unusual. Has
something else indicated that the intent is sinister? (Not that I'm saying
people do not have the right to respond as they see fit...I'm just loking
for information)
-----Original Message-----
From: E. Goldhammer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 1:38 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Why block someone???? Well...
Bill has questioned the "adultness" of blocking someone from sending you
e-mail if "they haven't bothered you." Well, no one would dare to question
my status of being an adult, and yet I did not hesitate to block this seeker
of inappropriate relationships. What does "being adult" have to do with not
wanted to be pestered/molested by someone? Am I less than an adult for
swatting at a mosquito? For telling a leering drunk to bug off? Anyone, of
any age, is entitled to freedom from being bothered. When someone I don't
know signs their e-mail "Love, ____", and suggests that we establish a
relationship, THAT, my friend, is "bothering". Even more, it could
constitute a threat to one's personal safety. And no one has to put up with
that, at any age.
--Esther ("Don't Mess with Es'")
From: "Lisa Paleczny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
| What is that guys screen name ? I will also block him.
|
| Lisa
|
Blocking always is fun but it isn't very adult. I don't think his screen
name should be more public than you can figure out by looking at messages.
No jury has brought in a verdict.
If he has not bothered you, then why block him? If somebody bothers you,
then block -- whether that person is from GML or not.
If you have further questions, feel free to email me privately as I assist
Ann-Marie.
... Bill
