Dear Group,

I can see from some of the second hand posts that
Gaynz is still replying to my posts even though I have
relegated him to the 'deleted posts' folder. What
kind of a weirdo so enjoys self-flagellation?

Take the time to read the following and see if
much of does, indeed, apply to Gaynz. I got
most of it from the following site:

http://www.advicemeant.com/stalker/


What is an Internet stalker?

At its mildest, a stalker is simply a troll that has attached
itself to an individual. (That applies to Gaynz - the little
gayboy won't stay away from me.)


At worst, boring, at best, flattering. But a stalker can be
a serious predator, using the Internet to pursue a real or
imagined vendetta, or other perverted agenda. (Perverted
agenda? That definitely describes gay Gaynz)


Risk assessment is an essential first step. How
dangerous is it?

Start by thinking about who it is; is it someone you
have simply upset on the Internet, someone with whom
you've had a relationship? Is it someone you knew before,
or have met in the real world? (I'm sure Gaynz has had
'relationships' with many males but, thank God the creep
has never been near me.)


Think about where you see it - newsgroups? forums?
chat rooms? email? What does it say? Is it a matter of
direct insults? (Yes, that's all Gaynz is capable of.)
Is it lies and rumors? (Yes, Gaynz is incapable of telling
the truth.)

When - and how often - does it appear? (Daily. Gaynz
has no life, that much is clear.)

Is it simply annoying, or do you fear direct contact,
betrayal or what? Think about the worst it can do ...
how bad is that? (Pretty bad, even indirect contact
with Gaynz could put one at risk for HIV)

Why are you being stalked - is it simply spite and
boredom, is it envy or resentment? (I'd have to
say Gaynz is definitely envious and spite is also
a factor because Gaynz has no accomplishments
of his own.)

Have you done anything that you think may have
set it off? (Nothing, I am simply minding my
own business and even delete all this queer posts)

Once you can answer these questions, you will have
a clearer idea of what you are dealing with, and
how quickly you may need to act. (Gaynz is a sad
parody of a man more to be pitied than dealt with.)

What To Do - General Advice

In virtually every case, the first line of defense is to
do nothing; simply treat it as a troll and ignore it
- most will go away fairly quickly. remember, these
creatures are a form of troll; if they fail to get rapid
feedback, their inclination is to move on- they usually
have neither the stamina nor the intelligence for a
difficult situation. (That describes Gaynz pretty
accurately!)


But - however mild this stalker appears - always save
every message you receive. A good way to do this is to
create a new folder in your mailbox, and move all mails
or copy newsgroup postings to that folder. I'd advise
keeping this folder for at least a year after the last post,
possibly longer. This can be a useful store of evidence,
if later required, and can help in identifying the stalker.
(Done! All Gaynz's posts are living in infamy in my deleted
items file.)


Consider your options. Retaliation will make you feel better,
but can be risky; as it make inspire, provoke or enable the
stalker to strike further. For example, using the stalker's
guestbook to warn them is risky if you have a guestbook
that is open to attack. But if it is reasonably safe, then
attack - let the stalker know that you are not afraid of electrons!
(Why waste energy attacking the little faggot? I think it is
better to state the facts and let the chips fall where they may.)

By definition, a stalker is a coward, like all bullies, like
all who attack from behind, (Gaynz definitely prefers to
attack from behind ;-)))) or in the dark. (He is always in
the dark)

Stalkers make it personal - You make it impersonal.
Minimize any private response you make; maximize
every public response. (Doing it right now. ;-))


Not invariably, but usually, stalkers are none too
bright; as JR would say, "The Elevator Don't Reach
the Top Floor" - few intelligent people would go
down the road to stalksville. (Sounds like Gaynz
alright!) Some, of course, are severely mentally ill.
(You got that one right!) If you suspect that, then do
not engage the stalker in any kind of dialog - just
keep careful records and make appropriate reports.
(Done!)


Be Reasonable - Your attacks should be in response
to the stalker's - and their first line of defense will
be to accuse you of stalking - so don't go over the top.
You'll usually be amazed how easy it is to attack a
stalker, but exercise restraint. If they write in your
forum, and it's safe to respond - then write in theirs.
But be honest, brief and to the point - even if you post
in every thread. (Are you sure Gaynz isn't a psychiatric
patient of yours. You sure have him pegged.)


Keep records of all that you do, as well as what
they do - and consider writing a web diary, or of
penning a web page to expose them. They may well
have a reputation to lose - if they deserve to lose it,
help them to lose it. (Unfortunately, Gaynz has little
to lose. His pride is already gone, he never hand
any intelligence, he has the HI virus, and he's really
skinny and ugly.)


Share The Laughter - However unnerving a stalker
may be, if you look at them coldly in the light of
day, they are pretty ridiculous. (Ridiculous and
sad in the case of Gaynz.) Some are Nothing But
Ridiculous. Savor that; turn it around, let them -
and the world - see how ridiculous they are.
Every time you mock them, you gain, and they lose.
Share The Laughter. (Exactly what I am doing
right now - the whole newsgroup is laughing at
Gaynz.)


Be consistent - once you have identified their
weaknesses (besides being a loopy, cowardly
piece of slime!), use the information against them,
in every response. ( I don't respond to Gaynz's
posts because I delete them before reading them.
I do see enough of his crap second hand so the
words you use to describe him fit him perfectly.)

Respectfully,
Capt. Neal
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