Cyberstalking is the unwanted interaction from one person to another or people using technology related to computers and the internet. There are alot of dangers associated with cyberstalking. From physcial danger, to all sorts of mental hardships on the person being stalked. Cyberstalking is very common with Celeberties and Influencers, but it can happen to just about anybody. The issue with Cyberstalking is that it is nearly all online obviously. So the stalker can be in California while you're in New York. This makes it difficult for law enforcement to get involved.
My Relationship with Slim Shady
Parasocial Relationships are one sided relationships that people can form with media personalities, public figures, or fictional characters typically without these feelings being known or reciprocated. Parasocial relationships can be more common and usually come about from just feeling close to the person in question. These relationships can be more healthy as it can create communities and gives someone that person can relate too. These relationships can reach extreme levels which can lead to cyber stalking and harrasment. Such as places as the KPop industry. Where having a S/O of any kind can ruin your career. Or streamers and influencers who can deal with fans who take the extra step to try push themselves into the streamers lives.
Victims of My Crime
The people that can be affected by these crimes can range from your average joe to someone like Ariana Grande. Cyberstalking is very common, as many as 7.5 million people expierence cyberstalking each year. Sadly women are much more likely to experience cyberstalking compared to men. From 1 in every 3 women compared 1 in every 6 men. Many other people are more likely to be focused due to them believing that the target is less likely to report them. These people include LGBTQ+, minorities and young adults. For more data check here. Some victims include a woman named Christine Belford. After a divorce her ex-husband and some of his family memebers cyberstalked, harrassed and intimidated Christine which led to her murder. This resulted in the first ever convictions on cyberstalking leading to a death. For more information on her story check here. Another victim who might be more well known is the streamer Pokimane has had to deal with cyberstalking as well.
Ways to Stop People Like Me
While there is no way to guarantee to never be cyberstalked their are ways to lessen and to hopefully prevent it from happening.
Use this video and website for not only more information on cyberstalking but also for some help tips to prevent it.
