Saturday 1 March 2008

Stalking ( +second comment)

Stalking is defined as "the willful, malicious and repeated following and harassing of another person" (Meloy,1998).


Recognizing someone as a stalker is almost impossible. They don't look different. Many can seem quite charming, while others may be gauche or socially incapable.


There are many 'celebrity watchers' who end up being real creeps. They become obsessed with the star and can sometimes even believe the person loves them, even though they have never met! One such was the stalker of Monica Seles, a famous tennis star, who ended up stabbing her at a tournament. she was never the same player again, and his madness cost her millions in lost earnings. Yet every time she tried to get justice the man was let off.

Many celebrities feel they are stalked by the Paparatzi. Lady Diana for instance was said by some royal watchers to have been hounded to death by them.


My comment to Nat:

venessa said...
I completely agree about Lady Di. I reckon she'd be alive today if everyone had left her alone. Publicity is what they want..not harassement!
31 March 2008 21:13

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