Archives for November 2013

I am a victim of Community Harassment ” we call our selves, ” Targeted individuals. ”

Many women are on a community watch list and are being “flash Mob” at random, work placed bullied and stalked by numerous people. I was wondering how many people are aware that this is going on. I was unaware of this type of community harassment until I ran in to a web site that described it . I just attributed all the things that was happening to me and my family to bad luck . If anyone is not aware of this , please google “targeted individuals and get the word out. This is a crime against women and humanity.

– Anonymous

Location: Maryland

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I was at the grocery store today checking out, and chatting all the while with the clerk. I slid my card to pay, and it didn’t go through, so the clerk told me to “slide it again.” The man behind me in line–who I had barely noticed until then–interrupted my conversation with the clerk to say “ha slide it again–I bet you’ve heard that one before.” I was speechless and really couldn’t believe if I had heard right. I didn’t engage at all, and I think the clerk was just as surprised as I was. I walked away with a disgusted, slightly embarrassed, and ugh feeling, all the while knowing there was no reason I needed to feel that way.

Thanks for letting me air it out here. Let’s do whatever we can to stop this kind of junk from happening to others.

Do you have any suggestions for dealing with harassers and/or ending street harassment in general?

City/community government sponsored panel/roundtable discussions. Outreach to elementary, middle, and high schools. Outreach to men’s groups in the community. Speak at local service organizations (like Rotary) and nonprofits about this issue.

– Anonymous

Location: Safeway

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Biking home from work at night. It’s cold so I’m bundled up. Right after crossing the street someone calls out “nice ass” from the window of his truck.

– Anonymous

Location: 2nd East, Rexburg, Idaho

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Walking home from the store. A group of boys passing me in a car start singing their own rendition of “We Will Rock You” replacing “rock” with “f*ck.” When I don’t respond they slowed down and started singing louder. They were practically screaming at me. Really awful experience. Stands out as one of the worst sexual harassment experiences I’ve had to endure.

– Anonymous

Location: Rexburg, Idaho USA

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