posted on January 30, 2001 12:20:04 PM new
Ok, so I replied to a thread on the TS about whether or not I leave feedback and it got me to thinking that I should check and see if I owe any, so I did and had a few that I had missed and so I left them, none of these people had left me feedback either so I sent this email as most are newbies and haven't left any feedback or very little and may have forgotten how to get to that page:
I was just going threw my feedback that I needed to leave and noticed that I had not left feedback for you regarding our transaction, I am sorry for the oversite and have left you your much deserved positive feedback.
I also noticed that you have not left feedback for me and I would appreciate that when you have a chance if you could do so.
Here is a link that shows all of your pending feedback for the last 90 days, just in case you missed some others, I know thats how I found that I missed yours.
Thanks again, ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WELL here is the email I got back from one of those people, edited for bad language:
kim,
listen I really don't appreciate what you said. I think that you need to just f****** relax. ok? Leave me alone and dont ever write me again or I will call the police. You dumb bi***, this is the last time that you threaten me. You are a dumb f****** bi***. Write me one more time and I will kill you. here me bi***?
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Ok so where did I threaten and what the heck did I say that made this person do mad? I won't email her again to find out, but should this be reported and to who?
I am currently a little shaky, as this person has my home address and doesn't live but a state away. I know she is probably just blowing off steam, maybe not, but damn that threw me off balance. What to do, what to do?
posted on January 30, 2001 12:25:27 PM new
I would forward that message with full headers to [email protected] and also to [email protected]. Their ISP needs to know about these things, violating terms of service and the like, especially with the threat.
It could be a kid saying that kind of thing, thinking he's pretty cool, saying big things over the computer, but they should know how serious it is.
If you really want to go for broke, contact the police in the person's city, some cities are set up now with specific internet crime divisions.
There are a lot of options out there, I for one would not reply back to the person, and would do something so they're warned their behavior is NOT acceptable under any circumstance. Some people might advise just deleting it and going on about life, but their reaction is absolutely wrong.
posted on January 30, 2001 12:58:13 PM new
Before someone chimes in with "...but Safe Harbor won't do anything," please be aware that physical threats are the ONE situation where Safe Harbor WILL take action based on emails between users. This person is totally over-reacting, which makes one wonder exactly what drugs she's taking (or should have, but didn't ). I'd certainly agree with the recommendation to contact Safe Harbor, this person's local police and her ISP. If nothing else, maybe she'll get the message that this kind of behavior won't be tolerated by other Internet users.
posted on January 30, 2001 01:22:27 PM new
Threatening to kill someone is considered a felony where I live (don't ask how I know) I would call the police dept in either the buyers town or yours, if it has you that shaken up. Good luck and keep us updated.
posted on January 30, 2001 01:30:31 PM new
I would contact the police in his town AND your town.
Might be a little more aware, of keeping the doors locked the drapes drawn and the shotgun loaded until you hear something back.
posted on January 30, 2001 10:25:21 PM new
I would report it too. It's probably just someone having a really bad day or something (and someone who is a bit off the rocker to start with), but better to be safe!
Let us know what happens.
posted on January 31, 2001 03:43:22 AM new
What a nut!!!!!
Last year, I had a high bidder just come knocking on my front door. I sent him an EOA and the next thing I know he is at my house. Right there and then I decided to get myself a PO BOX. That is one of the best investments I have made. Don't have to worry about that anymore!
posted on January 31, 2001 05:32:25 AM new
Homonyms have been substituted for the intended words in both Kim's email to the customer and the customer's to Kim. Maybe that's just a coincidence.
posted on February 1, 2001 12:33:30 PM new
Just wanted to update everyone that replied, the buyer has been NARU'd. So I guess that safeharbor doesn't like those kind of emails being sent.
Have gotten any more emails from her, but I almost expect to once she gets that suspended letter from safeharbor.
posted on February 1, 2001 12:43:40 PM new
Wow, Kim! Glad she's gone...Hope she STAYS gone!!! This is not just someone who wasn't feeling well that day. This is someone who is WAY off her rocker!
posted on February 1, 2001 01:04:44 PM new
Yeah, I have been wondering if she forgot to take her meds that day? LOL. Glad that no one else has to deal with her now either.
posted on February 1, 2001 01:44:52 PM new
Kim,
Regardless of this person's sanity, the reply you received is outragious. And here I am complaining about my first negative due to an email glitch (NPB leaves neg 8 days after close) There are some real crazy people out there and your experience is making it clear that we all need to be a bit protective of our interactions with some of these people. I am also pleased to hear she is off of ebay. A topic for a thread here should be - "Giving strangers your home address and phone"
It's hard to believe what some people will do and say. Lots of anger in your buyers words.
posted on February 5, 2001 08:10:51 AM new
Thanks for the "postmaster@" reminder--- I have used this on one buyer who returned obsecenities and then for got the " formula" and was just trying to remember it! I made a note of this time.........
posted on February 5, 2001 11:56:40 AM new
I also noticed that Kim used the word "threw" instead of "through." Maybe this is what set the person off. You never know with some people - the littlest things can make an unstable person go berzerko. And maybe the respondee's use of the word "here" instead of "hear" was some sort of mockery?
On the other hand, I'm not qualified to diagnose anyone's mental state. And for the record, I'd have reported it also. Death threats are no laughing matter.
). I'd certainly agree with the recommendation to contact Safe Harbor, this person's local police and her ISP. If nothing else, maybe she'll get the message that this kind of behavior won't be tolerated by other Internet users.
