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Happywanderer


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Oh, that is so sad Lynette? What is wrong with people these days? There are some crazies out there.
When it happens in our own group on here, it makes us a bit more suspicious of everyone and who we can trust.
I feel for you, it happens too often, these b.........s have no idea how they hurt the recipient.

It still pays to be careful even with people we think we know.

Edited for spelling mistakes.



-- Edited by Happywanderer on Monday 3rd of September 2012 05:45:44 PM

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animalcarer wrote:

Reluctantly I have to bring this to the attention of fellow forum grey nomad members.   Howard and myself received a lunatic text late last night.   The person who sent it had their number exposed in the text.   To cut a long story short,  the person who sent it is a grey nomad member, and I believe is in a wild strange state of mind.   There has been exposure of lately of trolls , people sabotaging other people with ferocity in the media.   I am at a loss as to why we received this text.  The text was full of untruths , and many spelling mistakes.  The person did not have the decency to  tell us their name.  But I know it.   It saddens me that people will stoop to this behaviour.  Howard and myself conduct ourselves in a kind manner towards people,  it beggers belief.   What avenue of address have we.  

 Please note, I have been in contact with Animal Carer, and she has confirmed that the abuse did not come from anyone who attended the getogether at Whiteman Park, so please don't think ill of anyone who was there.

 

  



-- Edited by Duh on Monday 3rd of September 2012 09:03:07 PM

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Reluctantly I have to bring this to the attention of fellow forum grey nomad members.   Howard and myself received a lunatic text late last night.   The person who sent it had their number exposed in the text.   To cut a long story short,  the person who sent it is a grey nomad member, and I believe is in a wild strange state of mind.   There has been exposure of lately of trolls , people sabotaging other people with ferocity in the media.   I am at a loss as to why we received this text.  The text was full of untruths , and many spelling mistakes.  The person did not have the decency to  tell us their name.  But I know it.   It saddens me that people will stoop to this behaviour.  Howard and myself conduct ourselves in a kind manner towards people,  it beggers belief.   What avenue of address have we.  



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If everyone wants to know who sent me this mental , baffling, horrible troll text pm me and I will tell you all

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smile ANIMALCARER WROTE [ In part ]

their number exposed in the text. To cut a long story short, the person who sent it is a grey nomad member, and I believe is in a wild strange state of mind. 

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Gidday, Just a little further info ?? it is known that ''hackers'' do at times hack into someones Mobile, then send abusive texts or messages to people that are listed in the hacked phones directory, ??? and the phone owner has no idea ??? May not be this way in your situation, But thought i would let you know it Can and Does happen,

So the person you know May or May not be aware of the message, ?? just thought i would let you know, Have a good evening.  Daryl.



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No hackers unfortunately Dazren, a true blue nutter,

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Lynette, send the information to Cindy via pm to "webmaster"

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Thanks Gerty, we are discussing that . Did not get much sleep last night, the person is obviously very very disturbed. And dumb to have their number.

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I was just about to say the same as Gerty. Send it to Cindy, she needs to know there are people on this forum who maybe shouldn't be.

I doubt its a hacker dazren.

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Hi Lynette, sounds terrible indeed, how did they get your number, it sounds a worry.

Not a TXT but I noticed a post elsewhere on this site someone had a go at Member a few days ago and it was really nasty stuff, I really felt for the Member, funny thing though I haven't seen the waste of space back on since.



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Ok my true friends, I have worked out what is going on. This lunatic has taken upon its self to implode their anger towards howard and I because we did not turn up at a get together. Circumstances beyond our control made it impossible to attend. This person has likened the event to a royal wedding. Unbelievable. But to text us late at night, (Howard is recovering from bowel cancer still) and send a text that was threatening, accusing us of Fraud ???? contacting Police??? and calling us thieves is completely and utterly mental, I will be informing our Webmaster and hopefully some action will be taken. By the way sending texts of this nature is a criminal offence, and yes action will be taken.

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Get togethers are not compulsary Lynette. Thats just not fair to attack because you couldn't make it. Nasty.

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Happywanderer wrote:

Get togethers are not compulsary Lynette. Thats just not fair to attack because you couldn't make it. Nasty.

 Agree with HW - not compulsory - and you probably had a very good reason for not attending -which is nobody's business but yours!!



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Get in contact with Cindy, and she will take apropriate actions.Nobody should put up with abuse. How's Perth? Bill

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Hi Bill, kiss kiss, Its bollocking down at the moment, storms, storms rain, a promise of hail. Just pmed Cindy.

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By the way darl, fridge works well.

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Good on you Lynette !

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Great! I put the slide on on a trailer I built , and am going to test it on a trip south in OcT , after the school hols. Am trying to sell the boat and spend more time on the road.25C anf fine , if a bit windy, here on Magnetic island. Bill

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How awful Lynette and Howard to receive a nasty text, here is hoping something is done about it. Take care and enjoy your travels......

Best Wishes to you....Bronnie smilesmilesmile



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Lynette sounds like this loser has a bolt loose perhaps??disbeliefdisbeliefdisbelief  I really don't understand why this person took it upon themselves to text you just because you didn't turn up to a get together!!!!  Geez must remember never to say I am coming to something and then not go just in case hehehe.  Seriously though Lynette it is in very poor taste in my opinion.  Glad you are taking this further and it is an offence under the Telecommunications act so the person can be charged.

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You've done the right thing by reporting it Lynette .

 

If it continues , report it to the police . I reckon it is a type of stalking which is a criminal offence .

Did you give this person your phone number for some reason ?



-- Edited by sandsmere on Tuesday 4th of September 2012 06:48:26 AM

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Thanks everyone. I have received a PM about this issue. I really appreciate it when people contact me directly if they have a concern about anything that is happening on the forum or the behaviour of any members of it. I will have a look at the problem and take what I think to be the appropriate action, at least in terms of this forum. Obviously, I have no control or real influence on what happens outside it. I am delighted that this forum has helped so many members to form new friendships and to meet up with fellow travellers. However, this issue is a reminder to us all that the normal rules of commonsense and judgement do come into play. Thankfully, we are blessed with an overwhelmingly genuine and friendly membership here and issues such as this one – as far as I am aware – have been mercifully rare. Nonetheless, it is very important that members only give out personal details to people they trust. I will close this thread now as I see no purpose in continuing to air speculation about who might have said what etc, and I fear it could make the situation worse. As I said, I will take what I consider to be the appropriate action as far as I am able. If anyone has any concerns about any aspect of the forum or its members, please PM me in the first instance. I cannot help if I do not know about it.            

 



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Duh wrote:
animalcarer wrote:

Reluctantly I have to bring this to the attention of fellow forum grey nomad members.   Howard and myself received a lunatic text late last night.   The person who sent it had their number exposed in the text.   To cut a long story short,  the person who sent it is a grey nomad member, and I believe is in a wild strange state of mind.   There has been exposure of lately of trolls , people sabotaging other people with ferocity in the media.   I am at a loss as to why we received this text.  The text was full of untruths , and many spelling mistakes.  The person did not have the decency to  tell us their name.  But I know it.   It saddens me that people will stoop to this behaviour.  Howard and myself conduct ourselves in a kind manner towards people,  it beggers belief.   What avenue of address have we.  

 Please note, I have been in contact with Animal Carer, and she has confirmed that the abuse did not come from anyone who attended the getogether at Whiteman Park, so please don't think ill of anyone who was there.

 

  



-- Edited by Duh on Monday 3rd of September 2012 09:03:07 PM

 Thanks for that Vic as I normally read people quite well and couldnt think any one I met on the day would stoop so low

hope its sorted soon

cheers

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It was a good day Blaze and I think those that attended really enjoyed it, I know we did! biggrin



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I believe it is our  right  to know  now who it is



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"Sticks and stones might break my bones,
but names will never hurt me"

don't let someone else's mental health worry, however, it's a salient warning about privacy online.

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