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In New York, persistent unwanted emails can be harassment if they cause distress and serve no legitimate purpose. Bobs message doesnt explicitly ask Dale to stop emailing. Bob should clearly request Dale to cease contact. If harassment persists, legal advice may be necessary.Full Conversation
Is it harassment if Dale keeps emailing Bob?
In New York, harassment through emails can be considered if the emails are unwanted, persistent, and serve no legitimate purpose. If Dale's emails are excessive and causing Bob distress, it might be considered harassment. However, context matters, and Bob should clearly communicate he wants the emails to stop. Has Bob explicitly asked Dale to stop emailing him?
Is Bob explicitly asking Dale to stop emailing him here: "HI Dale, Unfortunately, I just don’t have the time to respond to meanings in blogs written by other people. I wish I did, but I am overwhelmed by like * emails a day. Best, Bob"?
In the message you provided, Bob is not explicitly asking Dale to stop emailing him. Bob is expressing that he is overwhelmed by the volume of emails and does not have time to respond to queries about blog content. If Bob wants Dale to stop emailing him, he should clearly state that request.
Bob is not explicitly asking Dale to stop emailing him in the message I provided?
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In the message provided, Bob is not explicitly asking Dale to stop emailing him. He communicates being overwhelmed by emails but does not directly request Dale to cease emailing. For it to be clear, Bob should specifically ask Dale to stop contacting him. If Bob requires legal advice, he may consider sending a straightforward request to Dale.
What is an example of a straightforward request?
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A straightforward request from Bob to Dale could be:
"Hi Dale,
I appreciate your interest, but I would like to ask you to stop sending me emails. I am unable to keep up with the volume and would appreciate your understanding.
Thank you,
Bob"
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