Durova's point is that in her case, law enforcement was unable and unwilling to help. Apathetic would be an understatement. Willfully negligent might be even more appropriate. I think her point is that we ought to consider what actions the foundation can take to assist individuals in cases where the courts and law enforcement aren't a recourse.

And I'll verify her statement about the particular stalker on Wikipedia Review and the checkuser he stalked (not that we don't all know who that might be), namely because he's got my personal information too and has threatened me as well.

-- Dan Rosenthal ---- Perhaps Dan misread my words. I have described David Shankbone's situation and my own, not some other person's. In a general sense I do know of other instances, quite a few actually. Unless a person gives me permission to discuss their situation I respect their desire for privacy. This is the type of situation where the decision about what to do belongs solidly in the hands of the individual most directly involved, in each individual instance. The decision to step forward involves a near-certainty of increased trolling and may enhance actual danger.

In this difficult discussion I ask all participants to measure their comments wisely. This list is public.

-Durova