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THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008 (6:34 AM)

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Locked & Loaded

The pathetic episode that occurred on LV this past week motivated me to do quite a bit of research in the area of online harassment, particulary harassment through the use of so-called sock accounts. I learned a great deal of information regarding formal methods to be used through webserver's complaint processes and through legal remedies. I also learned a great deal about the current technology of tracking harassers, who can no longer hide by the simple use of fake IP addresses or even the use of multiple webservers (there many permanent and traceable markers).

In this recent case of harassment by displaying someone's private videos, I was not surprised to find the IP address of that sock account originated from the same location as known user's accounts and there were other accounts associated with those users, as well. I was preparing a letter to the LiveVideo board of directors as well as their parent company to lay out the facts and respectfully demand enforcement of their own Terms of Service by deleting and banning all those accounts and any future accounts associated with IP addresses originating from that location. Fortunately, I do not have to go to that extent as it appears the culprits have decided to behave sanely and have taken evasive action by invoking. I do believe that this unfortunate episode will cause the culprits and maybe a few others of like mind to think seriously before embarking on harassment campaigns in the future.

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Posted Aug 5, 08 by DaringDaver (

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Standing...ovation ensues with passion!

I salute you and your determination Deborah!

It would be a good thing, if the perpetrator(s) could be identified in this particular case. NOT in offering their heads as trophys to vengeance, but to serve as a warning for others tempted, from otherwise pulling similar pranks and stunts.

(Glad I found you here, now I have TWO favorite blogs to check out regularly :-))!!!

Posted Aug 5, 08 by jessicapeanut (

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WAY TO GO ROBERTA:) Glad you got the address and hopefully it is all done now.
hugs

Posted Aug 5, 08 by 1WhiteCrow (

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Outstanding blog! One culprit invoked. The other is laying low. I hope both will amend their conduct.

Posted Aug 5, 08 by B4Salk (

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Thank you.