Stalkers' new weapon: SMS

The (Calcutta) Telegraph has a disturbing article on how stalking today has found a dangerous new medium; the mobile phone.

"While the comparatively new incidents of disturbing SMS or MMS circulating around are being referred to as the ill fall-outs of new technology, psychiatrists differ in opinion.

In reality, SMS and MMS are a variation and part of the “prank call” and “stalking” phenomenon prevalent over years.

Whatever may be the form, or the language, the emotion behind the messages and the act of intruding into someone's privacy remains the constant factor.

Though circumstances change, motive remains the same — disturbing a person concerned or in other words “victimising”.

emily | 11:02 AM | Bullying by SMS |
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