I thought this needed to be reposted:
Some general characteristics of cyberstalking are:
* Malice: the desire and intention to hurt someone.
* Premeditation: the presence of planning and organization.
* Repetition: the harassment does not occur only once.
* Distress: the activity causes fear and distress to the targeted individual.
* Obsession: the stalker cannot stop his or her actions.
* Vendetta: the stalker seeks revenge against the targeted individual.
* Threats: a statement that makes the targeted individual fear for his or her physical safety.
* Disregarded Warnings to Stop: the targeted individual has clearly warned the stalker to stop, and the stalker ignores the plea.
Many of the cyberstalking laws that exist only apply to the particular state that passed the
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