Messages from Mavia463

Vera145
Vera145 Posts: 11 Member
edited November 27 in Motivation and Support
Is anyone getting messages from "Mavia463"? They are simple, non offensive, but really creepy. This person is not on my friends list, and I don't know how to block him/her, I don't see that option on MFP. Any suggestions?

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  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    There is an option to block a specific user from PMing you. At the bottom of the message, green button next to reply. Probably not appropriate to call him/her out publicly. I get PMs from random people. They are usually just wanting new friends and aren't familiar with the site, or asking for advice. Neither of which I find bothersome or creepy. If the content is offensive, report the message and user. I realize you feel infringed upon, and that's usually an indication of boundary violation. There are all types of people here. Is it creepy because you don't know them, or is there something creepy in the content? Don't answer that here, but use the answer to determine your response.
  • Vera145
    Vera145 Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you. I wouldn't have publicly called this person out, except that I recognize the message. It's very similar to the messages sent by people hacking friends on FaceBook. Messages were "hi" and "how r u" after I asked them to stop. Also, their info is private, so I doubt that they are MFP members. Thanks again!
  • ThatFatAsianNerd
    ThatFatAsianNerd Posts: 1,415 Member
    There's a 52-53 year old loser from Arizona or Colorado who's somehow managed to follow me here from a gamer site/chat room. Creepy as hell.

  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    Vera145 wrote: »
    Thank you. I wouldn't have publicly called this person out, except that I recognize the message. It's very similar to the messages sent by people hacking friends on FaceBook. Messages were "hi" and "how r u" after I asked them to stop. Also, their info is private, so I doubt that they are MFP members. Thanks again!

    Certainly block. Only you can decide if reporting is appropriate. Personally, it sounds like something I would block. People are strange, some are lonely, and others are creepy.
  • Vera145
    Vera145 Posts: 11 Member
    Will do! So far, no more messages, but one must be reminded that there are strange people out there.
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