Online Messaging Legal Boundaries

Summary

Continuing to message someone after they have asked you to stop can be considered harassment in New York. Harassment includes repeated communication intended to annoy or alarm. Legal consequences may include fines or restraining orders. Consider ceasing contact and consulting a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Someone online told me to leave them alone, is it a crime if I keep messaging them?
Hi Dale! If someone has explicitly told you to stop contacting them and you continue to send messages, it could potentially be considered harassment. In New York:
- Harassment can include repeated communication intended to annoy or alarm.
- Legal consequences can vary from fines to restraining orders.
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