Persistance vs Stalking
This has hit me a few times. There comes a time when persistance becomes stalking and then one is dubbed a stalker. I'm not a stalker and will ever be one but it's really come close to me, very close to me this time. Like it usually does.
There is a fine line between persistance and stalking. I don't deal with it very nicely. Either let go, everyone becomes happy, or come out with it and face the music before I come to you.
taken from : http://www.dictionary.com
per·sis·tent ( P ) Pronunciation Key (pr-sstnt, -zs-)
adj.
Refusing to give up or let go; persevering obstinately.
Insistently repetitive or continuous: a persistent ringing of the telephone.
Existing or remaining in the same state for an indefinitely long time; enduring: persistent rumors; a persistent infection.
stalk2 ( P ) Pronunciation Key (stôk)
v. stalked, stalk·ing, stalks
v. intr.
To walk with a stiff, haughty, or angry gait: stalked off in a huff.
To move threateningly or menacingly.
To track prey or quarry.
v. tr.
To pursue by tracking stealthily.
To follow or observe (a person) persistently, especially out of obsession or derangement.
To go through (an area) in pursuit of prey or quarry.
Main Entry: stalk·ing
Function: noun
: the act or crime of willfully and repeatedly following or harassing another person in circumstances that would cause a reasonable person to fear injury or death esp. because of express or implied threats; broadly : a crime of engaging in a course of conduct directed at a person that serves no legitimate purpose and seriously alarms, annoys, or intimidates that person
NOTE: Stalking is often considered to be aggravated when the conduct involved also violates a restraining order protecting the victim.
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