Forte, FYI

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Registered: 04-26-2003
Forte, FYI
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Sat, 10-23-2004 - 7:50pm
You mentioned that you're living in Florida, I don't know if this is true, but most states have similar laws.

I know you don't think of what you are doing as a crime, but FYI, here is Florida's law:

H479 passed; approved by Governor Jeb Bush on 5/21/03; effective 10/01/2003

Relating to the offense of stalking

Offense of Stalking; defines term "cyberstalk" to mean communication by means of electronic mail or electronic communication which causes substantial emotional distress & does not serve legitimate purpose; includes within offenses of stalking & aggravated stalking willful, malicious, & repeated cyberstalking of another person; provides penalties, etc. Amends 784.048; reenacts 775.084(1)(d), 790.065(2)(c), 921.0022(3)(f),(g), 960.001(1)(b).


I'd say your posts cause distress and don't serve a legitimate purpose. They're definitely repeated, willful and malicious. I'd tread more softly if I were you.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: oonagh96
Sat, 10-23-2004 - 8:14pm
Sounds like stalking to me. The other poster was right...that fits our "Forte" to the T.
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-28-2003
In reply to: oonagh96
Sat, 10-23-2004 - 9:21pm
And iVillage should be doing something about it. Should have done, long ago.

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Registered: 03-29-2003
In reply to: oonagh96
Sat, 10-23-2004 - 9:24pm
Making sure this stays at the top so no one misses it.
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-27-2004
In reply to: oonagh96
Sat, 10-23-2004 - 9:38pm
Right on!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 11-04-2003
In reply to: oonagh96
Sat, 10-23-2004 - 10:22pm
Hey now.........what's that I see........did you just become a CL for the Write Place????
 
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-27-2004
In reply to: oonagh96
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 12:43am
Thanks -- I just became a CL this week.

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-02-2004
In reply to: oonagh96
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 2:37pm
bump




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Registered: 04-19-2004
In reply to: oonagh96
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 5:19pm
BUMP.

I think iVillage has been dragging it's heels due to liability issues, and need a particular amount of proof before action is taken.

It's a law thing.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-17-2004
In reply to: oonagh96
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 10:41pm

Bump....and just in case anyone is interested, here is a copy of the 1999 Cyberstalking report by the government for law enforcement.

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