Harassment via Facebook Messenger

Summary

The author of a public Facebook page is experiencing persistent harassment via Facebook Messenger from various individuals despite being married and having made public pleas and threats to deter the behavior.

Abstract

The article discusses the author's experience with continuous harassment on Facebook Messenger by multiple individuals, including men and one woman, since making her Facebook page public to advance her career in Real Estate and writing. Despite her marital status and clear indications on her profile, the harassers persist, some sending unsolicited messages, others attempting to video call repeatedly. The author has blocked the harassers, but some return under new accounts. She has also considered exposing them but notes their lack of shame. The article includes screenshots of interactions with the harassers, showcasing their relentless and inappropriate behavior. The author concludes by emphasizing the need for educating young men about respect and consent, suggesting that harassment is an ineffective strategy for gaining attention or affection.

Opinions

The author believes that the harassers lack shame and are undeterred by her public pleas or threats of exposure.
She expresses confusion and discomfort over the nature of some messages, unsure of the sender's gender or intent.
The author's husband seems to have a more casual attitude towards the harassment, suggesting she engage with one of the harassers.
She criticizes the effectiveness of harassment as a means to form relationships, implying it is counterproductive and inappropriate.
The author advocates for more awareness and education on respectful communication and the importance of not pursuing individuals who have shown no interest.

Has this method really ever been successful?

Ever since I opened my Facebook page to the public (to advance my Real Estate and writing career),I have been harassed nonstop by men and one woman. And somebody calling me Mommy.

I have not responded. I have just blocked them. Some will just slink quietly away. Some will try again a month later and others will repeatedly video call me.

I’m starting to think that maybe my sister wrote my name on a bathroom stall or something. Because it’s clear from my profile but I am married, recently at that. But these Don Juan’s are not so easily deterred.

I’ve posted a public plea and even threatened to out them. But, they seem to have no shame in their game.

I have put together a few of the most recent but I did cut out the identities of these certifiable nut jobs.

Screenshots by Author

This desperate man wrote me a book. I only provided you, the reader, with page one.

Screenshots by Author

This one still confuses me. I’m not sure if this was a toddler, a full-grown man or a woman but it freaked me out to say the least.

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My husband actually told me to tell him yes but I know better than to play with fire.

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This fellow was certainly determined to try to reach me via video chat. I finally figured out how to block him. It took me a minute.

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This is the only one that I got from a woman. I don’t know why she thought I would respond to “Sup?” at 3:55 in the morning but I blocked her as well once she sent me the follow up question marks.

I think more awareness needs to be taught to our young men. For instance, harassment over messenger is never, ever going to get you laid. So, maybe they should try something different. Like going after someone who has expressed any interest whatsoever in them. That’s always a good start.