S T A L K I N G?
yea, right.
happen to be familiar with this irritably yet indisputable word??
A H A!
let's just stop and think, what's actually hiding behind that shitty word.
starting with looking up that word in some dictionaries.
1. WordWeb
Follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to..
ex: his secret admirer stalks him day and night.
2. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/stalking
- 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.
* I hi-lited the word OBSESSION, since I'm now dealing with this kind of perpetuated situation which is I totally can hardly bear it. *sigh* *deepest siiiiiiii-ghhhhhhh*
3. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stalk
| . | to follow or approach (game, prey, etc) stealthily and quietly | ||||
| 2. | to pursue persistently and, sometimes, attack (a person with whom one is obsessed, often a celebrity) | ||||
| 3. | to spread over (a place) in a menacing or grim manner: fever stalked the camp | ||||
| 4. | ( intr ) to walk in a haughty, stiff, or threatening way: he stalked out in disgust | ||||
| 5. | to search or draw (a piece of land) for prey | ||||
aaaaaaand, this one. this dazzlingly conspicuous definition!
The word
stalker is commonly used when referring to unwanted, obsessive behavior
displayed by an individual who has developed a type of obsession with
another individual. Stalking behavior is similarly related to
harassment and displaying characteristics of intimidation towards
another person. However, the word stalking does display different
various connotations, specifically in relation to psychology, psychiatry
and additionally in some legal jurisdictions and in some cases,
particularly legal cases, is branded as a criminal offense.
However, there have been some issues in defining and similarly in branding the term stalker on different people who seemingly display evidence of this type of behavior. The term stalker was notably first used to condemn the behavior of those individuals who displayed an ‘unhealthy’ obsession with celebrities, defined in a general harassment sense. The type of behavior can additionally be defined in terms of an individual who repeatedly follows, watches or shows any other type of harassment to another person.
Other behaviors include hoarding information of memento’s about the person that the individual has developed an unhealthy obsession with. Generally, the purpose of stalking is to attempt to force a relationship with someone who is unwilling or otherwise unavailable. Unlike other crimes, which usually involve one act, stalking is a series of actions that occur over a period of time. Even though stalking itself is illegal, the actual actions that contributes to the stalking, such as calling, sending gifts and emailing, are in fact legal. Though these particular actions in themselves do not actually cause any harm, if however, they are repeated on a series of time, there becomes a breech or invasion in an individual’s privacy, which can prove to be very damaging and at times has proven to be fatal.
However, there have been some issues in defining and similarly in branding the term stalker on different people who seemingly display evidence of this type of behavior. The term stalker was notably first used to condemn the behavior of those individuals who displayed an ‘unhealthy’ obsession with celebrities, defined in a general harassment sense. The type of behavior can additionally be defined in terms of an individual who repeatedly follows, watches or shows any other type of harassment to another person.
Other behaviors include hoarding information of memento’s about the person that the individual has developed an unhealthy obsession with. Generally, the purpose of stalking is to attempt to force a relationship with someone who is unwilling or otherwise unavailable. Unlike other crimes, which usually involve one act, stalking is a series of actions that occur over a period of time. Even though stalking itself is illegal, the actual actions that contributes to the stalking, such as calling, sending gifts and emailing, are in fact legal. Though these particular actions in themselves do not actually cause any harm, if however, they are repeated on a series of time, there becomes a breech or invasion in an individual’s privacy, which can prove to be very damaging and at times has proven to be fatal.
By: Dominic Laden.
taken from: http://www.blurtit.com/q4760768.html
obsess. being obsessed. and to be obsessed with.
which one describes you? you, yes, YOU.
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