You can make a new account (possibly on a different instance) and make sure it doesn't have any connections to your current account
this post was submitted on 03 Jul 2026
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Yeah, I think this is the best advice. Already reported and blocked.
Feels like giving the stalker what they want. Why does OP have to erase their identity here just because of some asshole?
I didn't say they have to do it; I'm just sharing what I would do.
I consider my Lemmy identity basically disposable so it wouldn't be a very drastic move for me. It's not like we have followers or karma or anything on here aside from a comment history.
What's your idea?
Sure. I didnt mean 'have to' as in you forcing OP, more like in a general sense, 'why do people using despicable methods get what they want'.
+1 for “contact admins.”
This isn’t Reddit, they are human beings you can reach.
Don’t let the stalker “win” by switching accounts. If you do that, just do it temporarily; they’ll get bored after a while.
Gather evidence, talk to the admins of your instance, and the admins of the instance of the abuser. The best option is to get their account banned or at least blocked at the instance level
Of course, don't engage with them, it might be best just to block them and they'll get bored and go away
Make another account if necessary. Sometimes these people just don't quit
I'd probably just ignore him and move on. If he keeps bugging you, maybe try asking admins of your instance for help?
Block him and Mod report seems your only options
I didn’t k ow we had reach enough people to not notice this kind of thing on Lemmy.
Make a new account. Easy.
As a last measure, yeah. But people shouldn't be forced to give up their accounts just because other people are assholes.
That's far but honestly what is the solution? They know your handle. They can just make a new account and do the same thing if they're blocked...
Logging IPs and, depending on country, go for the regulatory way.
That is of course a bit more difficult on platforms like lemmy.
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