April 20, 2004
I've been thinking about that troll
I am 51 years old, folks. Back when I was first separated from my ex-husband, I was 40. I made a dumb decision and met a guy who was 29 (my current troll/stalker). We spent one very short weekend together. He had an obvious drinking problem, among other issues. Story over. Or so you would think.
Out of the blue, 11 years later, this guy manages to locate my blog. Now, that would be no big deal except that my last name is different and I live in a different town. This same guy really liked my dog, Mickey, all those years ago. He knew what her AKC registered name was. What did he do, google for Mickey?
What kind of sad person would leave the comments he has left on the blog of a 51 year old woman? Did he never marry? What kind of juvenile pleasure does he get out of harrassing me?
As Calliope, Pam and John have all mentioned - this guy is pathetic. He is more deserving of prayers than of scorn, I suppose, because he is obviously so unbalanced - and looking back on the days when we talked on the phone all the time before meeting, I should have realized then that he was just as mentally unbalanced then.
Anyway, I have banned all the IP's he has used when commenting. If he attempts to comment again, I will delete the comments and ban those IP's.
I have asked AOL to please do something to block my blog from him, if possible.
Posted by Beth at April 20, 2004 6:30 AM
Comments
Some people have no life! I would say that if he keeps harrassing you to go to your local cops and at least file a report. Then it will be on record that he's causing trouble. They "may" have some other suggestions, but probably not.
So junior, are you reading this? Are you ready to be categorized as a stalker? That's certainly the direction you are heading!
Posted by: Teresa at April 20, 2004 8:57 AM
I would have already alerted the cops... just based on him popping up after all that time, and what he said.
I hope AOL takes some action, because their IP addresses are not static... but I bet he's too scared to come back.
Posted by: pam at April 20, 2004 9:19 AM
Actually I regret blasting him so hard yesterday because you are correct Beth. This behavior is more sad than anything else.
I mean, I can remember experiencing rejection and being hurt over it for days, even a month. But to be obsessing and stalking someone - even on the net - years later betrays a serious psychological problem.
Of course people like that can be dangerous so you have to be careful. Still though...I hope he gets some counseling or something - and leaves you alone.
Posted by: Calliope at April 20, 2004 9:20 AM
Sorry to hear that. Be careful. There are freaks out there. I agree with the above comments. Make a complaint to the cops.
Good luck and take care.
Posted by: Canadian guy at April 20, 2004 11:27 PM