If you (or someone you know) are being repeatedly followed/harassed/libelled behind a block on twitter or other SM platform, the behaviour is known as ‘twitter stalking’. This is a form of harassment that can cause psychological harm, fear, and distress. 1/... https://twitter.com/jonathanstea/status/1283490443280265216

2/...Twitter stalking is insidious because we may be unaware of it unless someone alerts us to the pattern. It is important to try to take screenshots as evidence that this is happening. Any form of written communication which is defamatory/abusive/threatening may be used as...

...3/ evidence as it may be in breach of the malicious communications act. If you need support, many of us who have been victims are happy to offer support. It’s a lonely and isolating experience to be stalked, and if you are psychologically vulnerable, it can contribute to risk.

Many people have tweeted great advice about how to deal with this. I would recommend following @jonathanstea @Sarah_Mojarad @tylerblack32 and @drjanaway for starters. I hope that each of them will also recommend people to follow on this issue..

..4/...I have benefited from the support of those above, and would have left twitter a few months ago when I was being stalked and also going through a personal crisis. The stalking felt paralysing and I didn’t have the energy or confidence to go to the police,.../

5/..I sent multiple and detailed reports to Twitter, and received a pretty limp and dismal response. Psychological threats are very real, cause great damage, & instil a gripping fear. Let’s create a community of support for each other & for our followers & stand up to stalkers.