The
Self-proclaimed Dudes:
Or the 'stud
muffins' - at least in their own minds. Their stalking stems from narcissism.
They believe that women 'should' be attracted to them and cannot accept anything
less. They're usually incompetent on the social dating scene and unlike the
other kinds, aren't in love with you yet. They actually have a history of
stalking people and change the object of their affections
regularly.
The
Vengeful Stalkers:
They are convinced
that you have wronged them in some way or might resent something you have that
'should be rightfully theirs' or might just dislike something about you. Your
very existence bothers them. You might as well pay for it. Classic vengeful
stalkers are ex-lovers, jealous colleagues, and disgruntled fans. They look for
ways to harass you and may even threaten you. They usually back off if you bring
the police into the picture as soon as
possible.
The
Stalkers-For-Thrills:
This is a truly
dangerous variety as they stalk with the intent to cause bodily harm, mostly
sexual. These stalkers are usually men and have criminal records. The power trip
that they experience after overpowering you usually gives them the 'high'
they're looking
for.
The
Law Says...
We must first
establish by examining all the facts if the act (of stalking) is coincidental,
accidental or voluntary. If, after all this, it is found that the chaser is
chasing the chased, not accidentally or coincidentally, but as a calculated or
voluntary move then in legal terms, suspicion becomes strong suspicion which
then becomes belief.
There
are two types of offences - Cognisable (Serious) offences and Non cognisable
(when the chaser hasn't caused any harm yet)
offences.
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