Has Anyone been Forced to Block Because of Abusive emails?

Question

It's a real shame but recently I've had some real nasty unsolicited emails from one person, surprisingly another adoptee who claims to be 'happy' but is extremely angry and hateful

Answer 1

Is this a slag off mothers meeting or something? Whoever you are talking about needs to come on here fast and defend herself!

I dont think its nice to see everyone slagging one person off like this. I am new to YA and already I know who you are all talking about just by reading peoples questions n things.

Shocking.

Answer 2

I have been very close.  But I try to ignore it.  I don't want to block anyone if I don't have to.  There have been a couple of people who I have seriously considered blocking.  But so far, I've managed to wait them out.

Answer 3

oh grow up everyone has opinions they are entitled too even the happy adoptee

so you run and hide how grown up are you, why single someone out like that you obviously have a click going on due to my thumbs down, why ask a question about someone who cant fight thier corner after you blocked them?

Answer 4

I simply delete.

Answer 5

I didn't get abusive email but weird ones from weird people so I closed my email down long ago.

Answer 6

quite honestly, most email i've received on here were simply clarifying questions or statements based on what i wrote on-board; and were very mild.  i have only received one which i felt could be a problem, if the contacts continued.

i'm  a big believer in throwing out a preemptive strike if someone's behavior is stank. simply write, "i would appreciate if you make this your last email to me as i have no interest in communicating with you off-board."  most folks will get a hint and back off.

i think we get so hyper emotional on here that we lose focus when we have to set boundaries or re-establish rules of engagement for folks.  yet, i do believe if after you've made a request for the person to not contact you and they continue; block them AND report them.

Answer 7

I have not received any from her.  Guess I should count myself lucky

Answer 8

No I haven't. I know I come from a different perspective since I am a birthmom, I hope that no one would get mad at me for feeling different than they do. Instead of getting angry, we should embrace our difference of opinions and learn from them.

Answer 9

I was getting some really wierd ones asking for my baby... but most of the abusive emails came from P&S. I loved that forum, but then I started getting violations from questions and answers that were 4 months old and they were all from that category.

Answer 10

not yet!1 i hope i never have too!!!

Answer 11

is it me? I hope not- I am happy but I would never want anyone to think that I was angry and hateful to someone who was not as fortunate as I was. Forgive me if it is me.

Thanks, Heather- I hope that this person , whoever it is , leaves you alone

Answer 12

No, I've never had to block anyone.  So far all emails I've received have been polite.

Answer 13

I, like you, have been the recipient of some really hateful emails from adoptees who disagree with my opinions.  I have contemplated removing my email from my profile but because I have received other emails that are so nice or are asking questions about my son's disorder, I have felt that I should keep it open.  I never really thought about blocking the people who were emailing me - but I will consider that the next time it happens.  : )

The thing that really irks me though is when someone opens their email to send me an email and then when I try to respond to the bitterness they sent me, they have closed their email back up.  Now explain that one to me?   : )

Answer 14

No, I've not received anything of that degree.  I do hope, however, that if someone takes issue with my posts enough to email me that s/he would be adult and decent enough to do so without using improper language, barbs and the like.  That sort of behaviour is entirely unnecessary and unproductive.

Sorry to hear about your situation, Heather.

Answer 15

i haven't no.......

what a brat!

Answer 16

I'm' a happy adoptee but it wasn't me. I had to block one angry person as their emails were so vulgar. Putting a block on them does make it so they can't contact you doesn't it?

Answer 17

Oddly enough I haven't. Mind you said person knows I am on to her game so why bother trying to perfect a lie when you are already caught in it.

I have had nasty emails from others, I think it is kinda fun. I get to play the ***** or be sickeningly sweet depending on my mood and they often cause fits of laughter between my friends and I.

Answer 18

I have not because I've turned off my yahoo email feature. It's one thing to participate in the Q&A's but I have no desire nor the time to engage in email correspondence with people I don't know. From what I've heard by reading various posts, I'm glad to be "out of the loop".

I use a completely different email address for my personal/private use.

Answer 19

I haven't received any abusive e-mails at all... I haven't blocked anyone either.

It's really sad when people resort to hate speech to try and get their point across.

Answer 20

I removed my e-mail after some REALLY nasty responses from an individual here.  I also blocked her/him because I didn't want to deal with their negative and judgemental attitude.  I am here to learn, not be read the riot act.

Answer 21

Yeah I know what you mean.