I wouldn't want to scare anyone but even I am too easy using my own information. Luckily there are several people with my name in my city and I don't list my address with my phone number.

Everyone should always be careful using the internet.

I have to admit that I am also curious as to who "they" are though just to watch out.

Would someone on the internet be more likely to want to stalk you, etc, than in real life? i..e you can be followed from the store/supermarket/wherever and stalked, threatened.

And, if someone does intrude or threaten you it would/should be dealt with in the same manner you would even if "they" didn't find you over the internet - i.e. call the authorities.

Is the DANGER of the internet greater than the DANGER of real-life stalkers/threats? That is what I wonder about. I wonder if the whole cyberspace danger is over-rated or under-rated.

I would not put it past Eddie either.

I don't know who Eddie is.

I have been contacted by people (by e-mail and IM but not in a threatening way at all, in a supportive way). That's what this is about, support isn't it?

I certainly wouldn't give my address and phone number to strangers but I'm wondering if these people just received unwarranted contact via internet access or was there some kind of real threat or harrassment?

My mom tried to join a support group for families and friends of lymies but they asked for so much info it almost scared her off and she felt unwelcome. It was supposed to do with legislation and regulation relating to postings.

I know these are kind of two different subjects but may be related???

Would anyone like to expain with more specific information?

Amanda