Headline we don't want to see: "Bubble blogger assaults realtor"
"whoever this "Squidly" fellow is, he needs serious mental help. This fellow could very well be a physical threat. I'd contact the authorities and get a physical restraining order against someone who appears to be as unstable he is."(posted by Frnk on previous topic)
I appreciate your concern, and I imagine you echo the sentiments of many readers here. The anonymity of the internet allows cowardly individuals to do and say things which they would never have the guts to do in person. It’s the first time in Squidly's life that he’s had an audience, and it gives him an illusion of power and acceptance. I'll go along with the majority of voters on my online poll and believe that he's just another "internet coward and bully."
I went through the same thing last year. Some wingnut from the Alberta Bubble Blog was threatening me. As soon as I called them on it, they backed down - as most cowards do.
As for a restraining order, I don’t believe this guy is capable of getting up from his computer, let alone threatening me with physical violence.
When I re-opened the blog this spring, he went on a 12-hour binge where he ranted about me non-stop. Chronology of a squidly attack. A blogger suggested that I get a restraining order back then.
Does anyone have any theories on what his problem is? Should I be taking his threats more seriously? I didn't think it was all that big of a deal, giving out free information! What am I doing that's so important, that he needs to obsess about it 24/7?
Since I posted the poll two days ago, 345 people have voted. Take my online poll.
If you missed it, here's Squidly's latest threat: Squidly's threat. Strong language warning!