re: #319 Floral Giraffe

En Wikipedia…

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Stalking is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted, obsessive attention by individuals (and sometimes groups of people) to others. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation. The word “stalking” is used, with some differing meanings, in psychology and psychiatry and also in some legal jurisdictions as a term for a criminal offense. It may also be used to refer to criminal offences or civil wrongs that include conduct which some people consider to be stalking, such as those described in law as “harassment” or similar terms.

Types of stalkers:

Simple Obsessional:

• A prior relationship exists between the victim and the stalker which includes the following:
a) Acquaintance, neighbor, customer, professional relationship, dating, and lover

• The stalking behavior begins after either:
a) The relationship has gone “sour”, or
b) The offending individual perceives some mistreatment
c) The stalker begins a campaign either to rectify the schism, or to seek some type of retribution