Cyberstalking is a virtual nightmare
The recent case of a cyberstalker who was arrested after an online campaign by a collection of bloggers highlights the growing threat that virtual harassment presents to the web. Calls for a code of conduct do not go far enough; some form of virtual constitution must be ... [read more]
Posted by ShroomC at 0954 on 13.06.07. Larry "Shroom" Czyzowski is an internet pioneer and the inventor of the term "LOL"
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SixKindsOfChris at 1026 today
I think we have to be careful with our terms here. A "virtual constitution" could be construed to mean a constitution that doesn't really exist.
ElSmell at 1031 today
Like the one Britain has.
ShroomC at 1040 today
Interesting point, SKOC. I mean a constitution that would be enforceable only in a virtual environment. It would exist in cyberspace, but not outside it.
liberati at 1044 today
But cyberspace isn't real.
ShroomC at 1057 today
Tell that to the many bloggers who are harassed by cyberstalkers online every day
liberati at 1103 today
I try to but they always delete my posts for being "insulting" or "abusive" or "threatening". Worthless morons.
SixKindsOfChris at 1112 today
Cyberstalkers are breaking real life laws. Why would they obey virtual rules without consequences?
ShroomC at 1117 today
But there would be punishments - virtual punishments - anything from virtual fines to life in a virtual prison.
JaneT at 1119 today
Hi Chris! Your comments are spot on as usual - incisive, probing, beautifully worded.
ParanoidBob at 1125 today
I'm being bullied on Second Life and I don't know who to tell.
liberati at 1142 today
Try telling someone who cares, clown.
JaneT at 1149 today
Forget to have your latte this morning liberati?
Dasiy88 at 1201 today
I bully people on Second Life sometimes. Are you the guy with the antlers?
ParanoidBob at 1207 today
No.
liberati at 1213 today
I just think cyberstalking is an insult to proper stalkers. It's like duelling with glove puppets.
Daisy88 at 1215 today
It IS you - I can tell! I'm Viperia6, the big snake in the Nazi uniform. Remember?
JaneT at 1218 today
Well I sort of agree, liberati. A lot of what we call cyberstalking is perfectly innocent behaviour.
SixKindsOfChris at 1224 today
How so, JaneT?
JaneT at 1244 today
Well, maybe you might read people's comments and get to like their style, so you go to their blog, or other forums where he posts. Pretty soon you know all his opinions, hobbies, personal problems and his home address. As long as you stay in the car across the street, what's the problem?
ParanoidBob at 1259 today
I have to go.
liberati at 1313 today
You can't "go" because you're not really "here".
Daisy88 at 1319 today
Stay where you are, antler-boy. I'm not finished with you yet.
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