[Lucydog]

Ok, I know this might sound odd, but I think I might be being impersonated. I know, I know, Im not usually paranoid or even suspicious, but Im really uneasy about this.

I frequent from time to time a well known British SCI site that has a chat room open twice a week. I sometimes drop by, and I use a slightly different name from what I use here (no particular reason, just what came into my head at the time), anyway, on 2 occasions, somone has come in the room, using my name here, ( only without the dog bit!). It transpires that this person is my age, has one son, my sons age, and is expecting another in May!!! They also live quite near to where I used to live and the final straw comes when they tell their story, its exactly the same as mine, even using phrases I have used ( its quite an unusual one), oh and they are also T10.

So am I being overly worried or paranoid? I dont usually think these sort of things, and Im beating myself up for even thinking it.

thanks
L

[Captain Pike]

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, so the saying goes. Once you get past the fear of being stalked, which can be a real concern, you might realize that many people might very likely look up to you. (And, no, it's not me )

[bigsmiles]

Theres some strange folk about ....i wouldn't like this.

[Apparelyzed]

Hi Lucydog,

I've sent you a PM.

Simon

[cvelusc]

Captain Pike, on Dec 20 2006, 09:58 PM, said:

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, so the saying goes. Once you get past the fear of being stalked, which can be a real concern, you might realize that many people might very likely look up to you. (And, no, it's not me )

If someone wants to imitate my actions then fine, but if you impersonate who I am to garner some sort of emotion (i.e., pity) then I am going to become super-pissed. The impersonators have no right, and Lucy, you shouldn't stand for anyone acting as you.

[russ1]

Not nice Lucy - I can see why you'd be unhappy about this and it sounds very much like there's a very sad person out there who desperately wants to be part of a community and is prepared to use your story to validate their sad little lie.

However I don't think you should take this personally. I don't know what Simon's suggested but I'd suggest leaving a few messages around voiceing your concerns without directly challenging the person involved and taking a break personally for a week or two. It may very well go away - the person will just decide to use a different story.

You're not having a great time of things at the moment are you? Chin up girl, they've picked up your story as they see you as a person to aspire to. It's a sort of compliment in a perverted and freaky sort of way.

Don't get freaked out by it though and as I said before don't take it personally.

[Jilly]

Hi Lucydog,

I agree with what Russ1 said. Dont take it personally, I would say you are just a random person they decided to imitate...it could have been anyone, but now they have to stick to their story dont they!

No...I wouldnt be comfortable with it either. Privacy is important. The internet can be a scary place
- there are genuine people but theres also all sorts of weirdos out there. It can be hard to tell which is which.

[Scotsgal]

That's creepy, Luce, it'd give me heeby jeebies.....
No constructive advice to offer, just stay calm, you're in no danger in the real non computerised world...
Have a great Xmas if you celebrate it and I hope Santa doesn't leave your wee boy disappointed !
Season's greetings,
Sunflower xx.

[rkzenrage]

I too think it is very creepy.