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Is following someone an aggressive act?
Simple question, simple answer.
I don't believe that it is. If it was then police would not be able to legally follow people. Investigators (PI's) would not legally be able to do it. Paparazzi would not be able to do it.
Is following someone an aggressive act?
Simple question, simple answer.
I don't believe that it is. If it was then police would not be able to legally follow people. Investigators (PI's) would not legally be able to do it. Paparazzi would not be able to do it.
Stalking is following in many cases and is a crime or something can be done. The examples don't seem to fit. The paparazzo can be destructive and in a way stalk people.
Stalking is definitely wrong, but that is an intent situation. Following in itself is not aggressive without intent, for instance if I am on my property and follow strangers off of it my intent is to let them understand that they are not welcome and I want them to respect my boundaries, following a strange looking individual may simply be to remain aware of the situation. However if someone continues to follow another after it has been stated they are not welcome to do so is absolutely aggressive.Stalking is following in many cases and is a crime or something can be done. The examples don't seem to fit. The paparazzo can be destructive and in a way stalk people.
Could be, if someone gives you clues that they are not the threat and you are. The aggressor is the one who escalates the situation, at least legally that ends up being the difference in charges.Ok if intent is what matters then is following someone because you think that they are suspicious and maybe going to commit a crime an aggressive act?
Possibly, but the person could be trying to return your wallet or other personal item you dropped and didn't want to shout at you. I have actually had that happen to me."Following someone" in what way? Walking behind them and going wherever they go? I would certainly feel threatened if someone did that to me.
Possibly, but the person could be trying to return your wallet or other personal item you dropped and didn't want to shout at you. I have actually had that happen to me.
I kind of like the open nature of the question, too many times a situation becomes "case closed" and the initial action is focused on rather than the intent.No context. No vote.
Is following someone an aggressive act?
Simple question, simple answer.
I don't believe that it is. If it was then police would not be able to legally follow people. Investigators (PI's) would not legally be able to do it. Paparazzi would not be able to do it.
It's not a simple yes or no, to me. If someone is following me at a walking pace, then I wouldn't consider it aggressive, but I might call the police because I would consider it suspicious, uncomfortable and potentially threatening. However, if someone is running after me, then yes, that type of following would be an aggressive act, period.Is following someone an aggressive act?
Simple question, simple answer.
I don't believe that it is. If it was then police would not be able to legally follow people. Investigators (PI's) would not legally be able to do it. Paparazzi would not be able to do it.
Agreed. Yet they are allowed to do so.
I disagree that aggression in the case of following relies on intent. Using the definition of aggressive as "vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness," a person can be aggressive without intending to be and without devious intentions.Stalking is definitely wrong, but that is an intent situation. Following in itself is not aggressive without intent, for instance if I am on my property and follow strangers off of it my intent is to let them understand that they are not welcome and I want them to respect my boundaries, following a strange looking individual may simply be to remain aware of the situation. However if someone continues to follow another after it has been stated they are not welcome to do so is absolutely aggressive.
Stalking is the intent to remain in contact when unwelcome in the most simple definition. Following to cause mental anguish or discomfort is harassment, and of course following to commit an attack is assault so it really boils down to the end goal.
I agree with that, I was more thinking back to CJUS behavioral classes back in college and going a little more on the legal end. Self defense starts when you feel threatened but it's limited to securing your person, but yes there are different levels of aggression and if someone is making another uncomfortable it could qualify.I disagree that aggression in the case of following relies on intent. Using the definition of aggressive as "vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness," a person can be aggressive without intending to be and without devious intentions.
"Following someone" in what way? Walking behind them and going wherever they go? I would certainly feel threatened if someone did that to me.
Self defense starts when you feel threatened but it's limited to securing your person,
Would you feel threatened enough, say early evening, in a very public place, to attack them without discussion of what was going on?
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