Cyber Bullying/Stalking help?

Punnchy · Post by **Punnchy** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:51 pm

As of Sunday of this past week my public information was data mined using Google and other sources and there have been several people using my real name, my online name, and other names for the soul purpose of harassing, slandering, and impersonating me. Several attempts to reach the website hosting the content where the attacks have been maid and I have also contacted the local police department, neither of which have taken any steps to combat or remove this content. There are people using my real name on the site and saying things that I would never say and attacking people without president.

Every attempt to reach the webmasters of the website have gone unanswered, I've used the site's feedback system several times and have gotten no results. The ONLY people it seems the web masters are interested in talking to are law enforcement and lawyers, the whole site is very "tight" about how they handle complaints. They used to have a system where you could pay to have stuff removed, but have since stripped it as well.

It was suggested I ask this forum from another one to get the information I need to have peace in my life again.

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:32 pm

What site?

Punnchy · Post by **Punnchy** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:09 pm

Topix.com, you could easily google punnchy and see what's going on too

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blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:30 pm

http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

If your serious about wanting this resolved and have done absolutely no wrong doing of your own, click the link and file a complaint.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:32 pm

besides law enforcement whom has the authority there isn't much you can do... contacting a lawyer of your own to go through the proper legal channels and file the proper paperwork is what is needed.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:38 pm

http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/ge ... -help.html

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-m-b ... 08598.html

jeremyboycool · Post by **jeremyboycool** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:06 am

Humboldt wrote:http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/ge ... -help.html

http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-m-b ... 08598.html

I suggested he should try this site when he posted on Religiousforums.com.

jeremyboycool · Post by **jeremyboycool** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:30 am

I found this site on bullying which includes some tips on cyberbullying.

Tips For Dealing With Cyberbullying:

Because cyberbullying can range from rude comments to lies, impersonations, and threats, your responses may depend on the nature and severity of the cyberbullying. Here are some actions that you may want to take after-the-fact.

* Strongly encourage your child not to respond to the cyberbullying.
* Do not erase the messages or pictures. Save them as evidence.
* Try to identify the individual doing the cyberbullying. Even if the cyberbully is anonymous (e.g., is using a fake name or someone else's identity) there may be a way to track them through your Internet Service Provider. If the cyberbullying is criminal (or if you suspect that it may be), contact the police and ask them to do the tracking. Jurisdictions and states differ in their definitions of what constitutes criminal behavior, but the following may constitute a crime (Willard, 2007):
o Threats of violence
o Extortion
o Obscene or harassing phone calls or text messages
o Harassment, stalking, or hate crimes
o Child pornography
o Sexual exploitation
o Taking a photo image of someone in a place where he or she would expect privacy
* Sending inappropriate language may violate the "Terms and Conditions" of email services, Internet Service Providers, Web sites, and cell phone companies. Consider contacting these providers and filing a complaint.
* If the cyberbullying is coming through email or a cell phone, it may be possible to block future contact from the cyberbully. Of course, the cyberbully may assume a different identity and continue the cyberbullying.
* Contact your school. If the cyberbullying is occurring through your school district's Internet system, school administrators have an obligation to intervene. Even if the cyberbullying is occurring off campus, make the school administrators aware of the problem. They may be able to help you resolve the cyberbullying or be watchful for face-to-face bullying.
* Consider contacting the cyberbully's parents. These parents may be very concerned to learn that their child has been cyberbullying others, and they may effectively put a stop to the bullying. On the other hand, these parents may react negatively to your contacting them. So, proceed cautiously. If you decide to contact a cyberbully's parents, communicate with them in writing — not face-to-face. Present proof of the cyberbullying (e.g., copies of an email message) and ask them to make sure the cyberbullying stops.
* Consider contacting an attorney in cases of serious cyberbullying. In some circumstances, civil law permits victims to sue a bully or his or her parents in order to recover damages.
* Contact the police if cyberbullying involves acts such as:
o Threats of violence
o Extortion
o Obscene or harassing phone calls or text messages
o Harassment, stalking, or hate crimes
o Child pornography
o Sexual exploitation
o Taking a photo image of someone in a place where he or she would expect privacy

If you are uncertain if cyberbullying violates your jurisdiction's criminal laws, contact your local police, who will advise you.

http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adu ... .aspx#tips

You can also check you state's website to see if they have bullying laws and if so if they include cyberbullying.

I also found this site which might be helpful.

http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/index2.html

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:38 am

According to Topix ToS there's not much you can do, they are NOT liable nor do they have the responsibility to handle your problem:
http://www.topix.com/topix/terms

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:21 am

Wow, after a quick look at the website. Why would one want to be a part of that ****tard forum. Trolls and asshats running loose unattended. Just an un-moderated free for all.

Punnchy · Post by **Punnchy** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:53 am

I was, for some god knows reason, trying to get people to get along and behave in a civil manor towards each other. It seems like living towards that means granted me the hatred of a sociopath and his cronies and has caused me nothing but hell ever since.

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:38 am

Punnchy wrote:I was, for some god knows reason, trying to get people to get along and behave in a civil manor towards each other.

If that's the case I would stay away from online forums. Start smaller, be nice to the people nearest and dearest to you. You're never going to change the world.

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:27 pm

Ya ignore topix and other ****** "forums" like that.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 1:50 pm

I fully agree about Topix. I would advise anyone to stay far away from there.