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Question

I just got a serious death threat from a user here. What should I do? And no, this is not a WSIDR antic, I am serious. I am willing to foward a copy of the e-mail to anyone interested, or who wants to offer in-depth advice.

Thanks.

Matter of fact, screw this guy. His identity means nothing to me since he offered to kill me and my family:
http://us.f638.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ShowLetter?MsgId=2360_53972_3143_1947_1576_0_13_3308_74897449&Idx=1&YY=96611&y5beta=yes&y5beta=yes&inc=25&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=&head=&box=Inbox

From: Trustee

Subject: Re: Yeah right, you all probably agree with Mr.Taliban

Message: You are paranoid poor thing!

Every year we travelled, vacation and meet all people around the globe.

You? how far have you gone to?

You need to get out of your own cave, travel the whole world, see for yourself how other people that you labelled terrorists, because they are much more successful than you, and witness yourself how ignorant and uneducated you are.

If you cant afford to go travelling & enjoy life like my countrymen do, just shut up, keep on buffing your a ss everyday for poor pay job & be cautious & paranoid over 'Muslim terrorists' like us.

Because we ALWAYS want to KILL YOU & YOUR FAMILY!!

Yeah Pink, whatever. But I never threaten anyone's life or well-being. That's taboo and inhumane, and just plain damn wrong. These people aren't human. Proves my point.

Answer 1

Forward it to the police!


We can't access your link.

Answer 2

Any clues as to reason?

People generally seem to use mythological justifications (mythology is enacted as a public liturgy - it basically explains why we have paid work instead of voluntary) to want to get rid of certain archetypes. They assume (or find out) who has bought into which archetype to determine alleged morality about it. If you've spent money on an archetype that they consider to be causing the problems in society - generally those least likely to be - they will take it out on you and wish you out of the picture. They might refer to ancient Greek myths about how many people it takes to get a decent drama happening, and you're allegedly the one who gets in the way. I know about this. I was a young mother. Other archetypes that don't fare too well are Jesus-types (hence the story - I'm trying to figure out how much it was a question of time and place and how much of it Tacitus' Christ actually did), young children who need attention because of legitimate concerns, rape victims etc.

Look back over your posts. Have you written anything that indicates what types of goods you like spending your money on. See if you can write back to this person, whoever it is (they might have a prestigious job and feel socially justified in persecuting those who won't play the game), and explain why you are thankful for your lifestyle. That puts a great big moral block in the way. If you show appreciation for your own life, that would foil most criminals. I really think people could prevent attacks more if they would stop reaching for their handbag first before their wits. Criminals seem to think that they might be helping. They might be suicidal themselves and entertain thoughts of blaming the last person they meet for their demise, and are willing to be that person for somebody else as well. Write back some positive happy things about life that you mean, that you would say to somebody you don't know.

Scripture reference:
Proverbs 25:20
Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Answer 3

Just ignore them.

edit: The email doesn't make any sense. At first he is telling you that you are paranoid if you think all muslims are terrorists and at the end suddenly he says he will kill you and your family? Did he really write that? Strange....I dont think you have any reason to be seriously worried but if you are write to yahoo or something. I think he was being sarcastic

Answer 4

Abuse report. Perhaps even call the police?

Edit: Looks more like SARCASM than a death threat. After looking at your prejudiced anti-muslim statements, I'd say that if you don't want to receive emails like that one, you shouldn't be so hateful.

Answer 5

Send a copy to Yahoo

Answer 6

You ignore the person and report him/her to Yahoo for abuse of rights.

Edit: This isnt a threat letter. Hes just making fun of you and your beliefs in a very rude way but hes really not threatening you.

Answer 7

If you think this is a serious threat, I would recommend forwarding it to Yahoo consumer relations. Please remember however that the person who threatened you CANNOT find you unless he/she actually knows where you live or has your real name. Your yahoo email address is not sufficient for them to find out who you really are.

Answer 8

See the other post, right before yours.

EDIT: Give it to Yahoo, and see if they won't get rid of the account, and block the IP address.

Answer 9

Keep copies, inform Yahoo and review the laws on such online threats, get a lawyer if you need it, etc.

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Answer 10

Ok. First, relax. Second, remember that its all in your imagination. Third, stop giving out your home address, and you wont have to worry about them ever being able to find you....

Edit* You gonna give me your email password so I can access the email?? I didnt think so... Youre gonna have to cut and paste it on here...

Answer 11

I would forward a copy of the email, headers intact, to abuse @yahoo.com. If you don't know how I will be more than happy to assist.