Harassing PM's - who to contact?

elisabeth_00117 · 01-13-2011, 10:00 PM

There is a person on this site who has been sending me PM's about a comment I made on their breeding program. I said that I would run in the other direction and not use this person as a breeder. I did not elaborate in the thread but did elaborate in the PM's with the said breeder. All posts were respectful and explanitory.

I explained my comment, why I felt it was justified and asked this person to stop sending me PM's. I was civil in all interactions with this person and yet this person is now saying they will "find where I am" which is making me very unsettled.

Obviously this person is not mentally stable and I am unsure of who to report this too. I enjoy posting and think that I have conducted myself professionally and am respectful to everyone - even when making posts about things I do not agree with.

I would like to know who I am to contact about this? I have used the "!" in the top right hand corner of my PM screen to report this but not sure if that is all I need to do or if I need to contact someone else?

Jessiewessie99 · 01-13-2011, 10:09 PM

Your not the only one who has received hurtful and rude PMs.

You can report them to a Mod or Admin. I would copy and paste the message(s) and tell them the name of the person. A mod or admin should be able to help you and deal the person.

They should not be threatening you like that, and you don't deserve it. I would hate for anything to happen to you or you animals. I hope you get this issue resolved soon. People like that should not be allowed on the board.

bocron · 01-13-2011, 10:10 PM

I would contact a mod and let them know. Check this thread, on page 2 GSDBESTK9 is listed as a moderator, click on the name and send a PM.
Breeder Recommendations in the VA/MD/NC area

elisabeth_00117 · 01-13-2011, 10:13 PM

The funny thing is, the thread is long deleted (I tried finding it and it said it no longer exsisted/didn't have access unless I was a moderator/admin. - so I am assuming it was deleted) and out of all of the comments made on that thread, mine was a simple, "I would run in the other direction."

Apparently that warrented this person asking me why I would say that. I explained why (even gave examples off of their own website) and this person felt the need to tell me they will find me, my friends, where I train and such.

Never was there any rudeness on my part or harsh words. If it didn't break rules, I would post the PM's.

I have kept them all and will most definitely be showing an admin. them. Too bad I can't post their responses to mine on their website.

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-13-2011, 10:13 PM

This is probably an issue for admin or shepherds - a mod has already posted a link to this thread in the mod forum, so it has been brought to their attention.

GSDElsa · 01-13-2011, 10:13 PM

WHAT?! That's crazy. People need to lay off!

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-13-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elisabeth_00117

If it didn't break rules, I would post the PM's.

Yes, please don't do that, you'll only get yourself in trouble. If you like, you can PM them to an administrator.

elisabeth_00117 · 01-13-2011, 10:17 PM

Oh, I wouldn't no worries. PM's are PM's.

I will be showing an admin. or mod though.

Thanks guys.

DharmasMom · 01-13-2011, 10:18 PM

That is scary. I hope that administrators take care of this person very quickly. You don't deserve that kind of treatment.

Out of curiosity, why is it against the rules to post the PMs?

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-13-2011, 10:22 PM

PMs: Private Messages. If someone wanted their thoughts to be public vs private they would post them to the board.

01-13-2011, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,252	Harassing PM's - who to contact? There is a person on this site who has been sending me PM's about a comment I made on their breeding program. I said that I would run in the other direction and not use this person as a breeder. I did not elaborate in the thread but did elaborate in the PM's with the said breeder. All posts were respectful and explanitory. I explained my comment, why I felt it was justified and asked this person to stop sending me PM's. I was civil in all interactions with this person and yet this person is now saying they will "find where I am" which is making me very unsettled. Obviously this person is not mentally stable and I am unsure of who to report this too. I enjoy posting and think that I have conducted myself professionally and am respectful to everyone - even when making posts about things I do not agree with. I would like to know who I am to contact about this? I have used the "!" in the top right hand corner of my PM screen to report this but not sure if that is all I need to do or if I need to contact someone else? __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

01-13-2011, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jessiewessie99 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewod, CA Posts: 6,807	Your not the only one who has received hurtful and rude PMs. You can report them to a Mod or Admin. I would copy and paste the message(s) and tell them the name of the person. A mod or admin should be able to help you and deal the person. They should not be threatening you like that, and you don't deserve it. I would hate for anything to happen to you or you animals. I hope you get this issue resolved soon. People like that should not be allowed on the board. __________________ Jessica-Shelter Volunteer Molly-GSD ✔ Certified Ninja Dog Tanner-GSD ✔ Certified Lovebug RIP: Max & Simba "No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible."-George Chakiris, as said by Agent Derek Mogan

01-13-2011, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
bocron Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milton, Georgia Posts: 1,461	I would contact a mod and let them know. Check this thread, on page 2 GSDBESTK9 is listed as a moderator, click on the name and send a PM. Breeder Recommendations in the VA/MD/NC area __________________ Annette Holbrook www.coppercreekdvg.com- All Breed Schutzhund Club Home of Umarek von Hugelblick, my good luck charm!

01-13-2011, 10:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,252	The funny thing is, the thread is long deleted (I tried finding it and it said it no longer exsisted/didn't have access unless I was a moderator/admin. - so I am assuming it was deleted) and out of all of the comments made on that thread, mine was a simple, "I would run in the other direction." Apparently that warrented this person asking me why I would say that. I explained why (even gave examples off of their own website) and this person felt the need to tell me they will find me, my friends, where I train and such. Never was there any rudeness on my part or harsh words. If it didn't break rules, I would post the PM's. I have kept them all and will most definitely be showing an admin. them. Too bad I can't post their responses to mine on their website. __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

01-13-2011, 10:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,959	This is probably an issue for admin or shepherds - a mod has already posted a link to this thread in the mod forum, so it has been brought to their attention. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

01-13-2011, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 3,706	WHAT?! That's crazy. People need to lay off! __________________ Justine, mom to: - Elsa - BrightStar Rescue - "Da Pookins" - Medo Aritar Bastet - "The Beast From The East"

01-13-2011, 10:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,252	Oh, I wouldn't no worries. PM's are PM's. I will be showing an admin. or mod though. Thanks guys. __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

01-13-2011, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
DharmasMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 2,587	That is scary. I hope that administrators take care of this person very quickly. You don't deserve that kind of treatment. Out of curiosity, why is it against the rules to post the PMs? __________________ Debbi- Mom to: Dharma- GSD (2009) Oreo- beloved bunny waiting at the bridge for me. RIP little boo. (2002-2010) Tessa- 11yo GSD- Waiting at the Bridge for me. RIP sweet girl.

01-13-2011, 10:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,959	PMs: Private Messages. If someone wanted their thoughts to be public vs private they would post them to the board. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

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