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Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:41 pm
by catholicgirl
Hey guys,

So in summary there is someone who is basically being a little terrifyingly creepy on LSN. I put my profile on private and everything...but is there anyway to block that person? I've emailed the webmasters with no response and now I'm starting to get a little skeezed out. I thought it was meant to be a productive site so I used my school e-mail....(realize now I am a complete and utter tool/idiot) Would really appreciate any help.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:42 pm
by BiglawOrBust
Is the dude e-mailing you or something? What's he saying??

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:46 pm
by ashleyrenee
eek - I just checked but don't see a way to block someone. Maybe there is a way to delete your profile and re-add it without that e-mail?
Sucks, I'm sorry!

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:47 pm
by crumpetsandtea
I think we're going to need you to copy-paste the interactions between the two of you so we can best understand how to help you deal with it.

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:48 pm
by citykitty
crumpetsandtea wrote:I think we're going to need you to copy-paste the interactions between the two of you so we can best understand how to help you deal with it.

Crumps, you're a drama whore. LOL

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:49 pm
by catholicgirl
Basically he's jut been calling me a bitch etc. Think of a lot of bad names and then add onto the fact I'm supposedly racist...which is slightly funny considering my ethnic makeup but w.e.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:51 pm
by citykitty
catholicgirl wrote:Basically he's jut been calling me a bitch etc. Think of a lot of bad names and then add onto the fact I'm racist...which is slightly funny considering my ethnic makeup but w.e.

Is he emailing you or messaging you on LSN or posting it on your profile?

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:52 pm
by crumpetsandtea
catholicgirl wrote:Basically he's jut been calling me a bitch etc. Think of a lot of bad names and then add onto the fact I'm racist...which is slightly funny considering my ethnic makeup but w.e.
Woah. He's emailing you directly, or PMing you? How did this start?

There is a way to make your profile 'invisible' aka, only people you watch can see it, but I'm not sure how to do it.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:53 pm
by 071816
Just ignore?

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:55 pm
by catholicgirl
I would..except in my pure stupidity I used my student email and now am afraid he will see it. Does anyone know how to delete a LSN account? If this whole saga hasn't expressed this adequately enough, I'm totally fing computer illiterate.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:56 pm
by JamMasterJ
If he's not actually emailing you, just edit out all of your info and start a new profile. Tell the people you actually interact with and fudge the numbers slightly

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:56 pm
by citykitty
Make your profile hidden and block his email using your spam filter.

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:58 pm
by 071816
catholicgirl wrote:I would..except in my pure stupidity I used my student email and now am afraid he will see it. Does anyone know how to delete a LSN account? If this whole saga hasn't expressed this adequately enough, I'm totally fing computer illiterate.
I still don't get it. Are you afraid of him stalking you in real life or are you just fed up with his comments?

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:59 pm
by catholicgirl
Thanks for all the responses guys. I really appreciate it.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:59 pm
by Bronte
Need more details. Post the messages please. It'll be entertaining. As to your predicament, delete your LSN account. Block his email. Create a new one if you want, with an anonymous gmail account this time.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:10 pm
by catholicgirl
Also several lessons learned from this experience

1. History majors should never be allowed near computers

2. Attempting to be honest on LSN is a futile effort.

3. Law school applicants are all teetering on the edge of insanity and don't need much to push them over the edge.

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:11 pm
by 071816
Post the emails!

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:11 pm
by franklyscarlet
catholicgirl wrote:Also several lessons learned from this experience

1. History majors should never be allowed near computers

2. Attempting to be honest on LSN is a futile effort.

3. Law school applicants are all teetering on the edge of insanity and don't need much to push them over the edge.
history major and computer nerd, checking in as slightly offended.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:20 pm
by catholicgirl
History majors who can do computers have my undying respect.

If the guy emails me again, I will post the email. And then pray he never googled this site and doesn't have an account.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:21 pm
by franklyscarlet
catholicgirl wrote:History majors who can do computers have my undying respect.

If the guy emails me again, I will post the email. And then pray he never googled this site and doesn't have an account.
I really don't think computer illiteracy among history majors is a norm.

Re: Scary people on LSN, any way to block individuals?

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:21 pm
by 071816
I don't understand why you are so scared.

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:22 pm
by catholicgirl
Yeah...probably just me. Grew up on a farm with 4 t.v. channels and no computer. I didn't have a laptop until I came to college and then I bought a mac, because I kid you not, it looked prettier.

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:25 pm
by bport hopeful
catholicgirl wrote:Yeah...probably just me. Grew up on a farm with 4 t.v. channels and no computer. I didn't have a laptop until I came to college and then I bought a mac, because I kid you not, it looked prettier.
You and every other mac user.

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:31 pm
by Revolver066
tbf, they are pretty

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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:33 pm
by franklyscarlet
bport hopeful wrote:
catholicgirl wrote:Yeah...probably just me. Grew up on a farm with 4 t.v. channels and no computer. I didn't have a laptop until I came to college and then I bought a mac, because I kid you not, it looked prettier.
You and every other mac user.
QF why scarlet hates macs :D