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> So you block them, and they create another user who is unblocked and continue to harass you. Blocking doesn't stop harassment. Keep blocking, never respond.

> So you block them, and they create another user who is unblocked and continue to harass you. Blocking doesn't stop harassment. Keep blocking, never respond. At some point they will stop. > who used Google to generate new numbers What ? How is that even possible... > Thus the harasser wins Wins ? What exactly ? From my experience they lose a victim and move on to an other one. Unless ofc they have access to you IRL...

aeorgnoieang 8y ago
> > who used Google to generate new numbers > What ? How is that even possible... I'm guessing they were referring to Google Voice.
ModernMech 8y ago
> Keep blocking, never respond. At some point they will stop. First of all, directly messaging someone doesn't encompass the universe of harassment. Harassers do things like post your schedule, your whereabouts, and your address, e-mail and phone number. They'll clone your persona and act as you online, trying to put words in your mouth. They'll contact your friends and family and spread lies about you. Blocking someone does nothing to solve this. > What ? How is that even possible... https://voice.google.com/u/0/signup https://voice.google.com/u/0/signup This was several years ago, but today it's even easier using a variety of platforms. Haven't you noticed an up-tick in robo-calls recently? Harassers use the same techniques to DOS your phone. My wife couldn't get legitimate calls because she was receiving a constant stream of automated texts and phone calls from her ex. > Wins ? What exactly ? The goal of the harasser is to control you and make you miserable. Forcing you off of platforms you enjoy gives them a feeling that they control you. It empowers them. Even if they do stop harassing you, they still move on to another victim. To suggest that the harassee should just run away and the problem is solved does nothing to curb the general atmosphere of harassment; it just creates another victim, and empowers more harassers. > From my experience they lose a victim and move on to an other one. Exactly. Victims get marginalized and forced off platforms, harassers are allowed to reign free and continue to victimize. It's no surprise then we have an Internet full of empowered harassers and a growing list of victims with no end in sight. > Unless ofc they have access to you IRL... Which they often attempt. From your responses, I'm getting the impression you haven't been the victim of any serious harassment. This is more than just simple trolling I'm talking about here.

aeorgnoieang 8y ago

> > who used Google to generate new numbers > What ? How is that even possible... I'm guessing they were referring to Google Voice.

ModernMech 8y ago

> Keep blocking, never respond. At some point they will stop. First of all, directly messaging someone doesn't encompass the universe of harassment. Harassers do things like post your schedule, your whereabouts, and your address, e-mail and phone number. They'll clone your persona and act as you online, trying to put words in your mouth. They'll contact your friends and family and spread lies about you. Blocking someone does nothing to solve this. > What ? How is that even possible... https://voice.google.com/u/0/signup https://voice.google.com/u/0/signup This was several years ago, but today it's even easier using a variety of platforms. Haven't you noticed an up-tick in robo-calls recently? Harassers use the same techniques to DOS your phone. My wife couldn't get legitimate calls because she was receiving a constant stream of automated texts and phone calls from her ex. > Wins ? What exactly ? The goal of the harasser is to control you and make you miserable. Forcing you off of platforms you enjoy gives them a feeling that they control you. It empowers them. Even if they do stop harassing you, they still move on to another victim. To suggest that the harassee should just run away and the problem is solved does nothing to curb the general atmosphere of harassment; it just creates another victim, and empowers more harassers. > From my experience they lose a victim and move on to an other one. Exactly. Victims get marginalized and forced off platforms, harassers are allowed to reign free and continue to victimize. It's no surprise then we have an Internet full of empowered harassers and a growing list of victims with no end in sight. > Unless ofc they have access to you IRL... Which they often attempt. From your responses, I'm getting the impression you haven't been the victim of any serious harassment. This is more than just simple trolling I'm talking about here.