Slander?

[Guest x3 alexa o0o]

I know this might not exactly be violent, but people have been harassing me online for over a year. I know, I know, you're gonna say just block them. I've tried, and they constantly do it other ways, and get other people to say things through them to me. I know it may sound not as minor, but they literally went to people from my past and got information from them, even trying to sabotage my relationship with my boyfriend by showing him things that he already knew. Anyway, these maybe 5-7 people have been harassing me on and off for over a year, and I'm not too sure what to do anymore. I waited until they posted something public, so I could maybe seek something against them.

Anyway, read through that, if you don't care enough for a big read.

The names mentioned in the post were my birth name, aka "Henry." And I'm not too sure what to do anymore, and if I report the link, of course they'll repost it and keep on.

I contacted the police department and they told me to come in and talk with them about it, but at this point I'm stuck, and I really want this to stop. I don't need people doing this to me.

Sorry long read,

xx Alexa

Edited October 22, 2010 by Carolyn Marie
Link removed due to personal info being present on the linked site.

[Carolyn Marie]

Alexa, first off, the link doesn't work, but if did and links to a page that contains information that could in any way identify you, we would edit it out of the post.

Your post doesn't have enough information for me to determine if any laws were broken. The best folks to evaluate that anyway are your local police, so I would encourage you to see them and explain the whole thing. Bring copies of the web pages and any supporting documents you have, including anything that will identify the "suspects."

Your other options include filing a restraining order against the people who've done this to you, or filing a civil suit alleging defamation. If you want to consider the latter, try finding an attorney who will take you case on contingency, meaning you won't have to pay, or pay much, unless you win the suit and collect damages.

If you want to explain in more detail but not post it, please PM me. I wish you luck.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest x3 alexa o0o]

Alright, I'll further explain.

I know exactly who is posting this information but one in detail knows too much thanks to someone I knew and was close with, and yes it was a link containing information. I totally forgot that, you all do that.

But, I'll explain what it says.

It includes my birth name, and very many referrals that I'm a "homosexual," which I'm not. The person writing the post, has their name included, and many other names of people that were involved in this act. The other people are just simply playing along with what he says. The post contains a lot of information about my past, and things that happened in the year. Much information saying I've had a sex change (which I haven't), and identifying me a male, and pretty much singling out everything that's about myself. I've been harassed about it over the past year by him also, and thanks to him many people think they know my past and call me a freak and things all the time. Even referring to me as my birth name, and people constantly calling me a male and what not.

I hope that helped you understand it a little more.

[Carolyn Marie]

That does help understand the situation better, Alexa. Thank you.

Libel and slander laws vary by state, so I can't say if they've broken the law. Laws that govern the Internet are even more murky, and new laws get passed all the time. I'll stick with my original recommendations, hon. See the police, and at least have an initial conversation with an attorney to find out if you have a potential lawsuit there.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Sharah]

One problem that you may encounter is that a valid defense to libel and slander is truth. But you may have a harrassment complaint. As Carolyn said your best bet is to take your evidence to the police.

[Guest CalvinFTM]

Sounds like stalking to me, which is a crime. Go down to the cop shop with all the evidence you have.