Is using your instant messenger flirts like hey s**y considered abusive or harassement?

Question

On my instant messanger there are flirt icnons is saying hey s**y to another yahoo user considered abusive or harassement? My nephew instant messaged someone and sent a icon saying hey s**y and they said they would report it to the law. Can he get in trouble?

Answer 1

sexual harassment is all in the eye of the beholder. if that person felt harassed, then yes, they could report it. i think if it was just harmless flirtation there are no worries.

Answer 2

I think the person was over reacting, but you should still be careful.