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Subject: Re: Confused/Questions

Author:
Sammie

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Date Posted: 09:07:33 11/26/03 Wed
In reply to: Buffy 's message, "Re: Confused/Questions" on 20:49:52 11/25/03 Tue

>>
>>I am new here and I need some help. I have been
>>reading the boards and enjoying them. I started
>>reading this "Maria" thread and became very concerned.
>>First, let me make it clear that I am not her. I
>>would not consider myself a "bunny", more likely
>>"friend" material. I am interested in a certain player
>>in my area but not in a romantic way. I am a hockey
>>fan and season ticket holder and attend most of the
>>home games. I know this player has seen me at the
>>games and possibly remembers seeing me at a couple of
>>team practices over the summer. I did approach him at
>>a practice once, chatted briefly and asked for an
>>autograph and he was very nice. I have sent him a few
>>cards and small gifts. I have never seen him out
>>anywhere or done anything I would consider "stalking"
>>but I am worried after reading this thread. I would
>>hate to think that this player is scared of me or
>>thinks I mean him any harm. My intentions towards him
>>are purely respectful and I admire his playing but now
>>I am starting to wonder. Should I not let him see me
>>at the games or attend any team events or signings?
>>Should I never write to him ever again? I am so upset
>>to think that my actions may be misconstrued. Please
>>help.
>
>No, no, no. There is a difference in the intentions
>and actions of someone like Maria - someone who is
>considered a "stalker", then someone who is a great
>fan of a hockey player. You dont seem to be doing
>anything that crosses that line.
>
>Maria would con her way into their lives for monetary
>gain and for self-gratification, she had no self
>control.
>
>She lives in her own fantasy land. She's whacked!
>
>You do what many fans do. You said youre respectful of
>this person, so there is no need for concern. Im sure
>he is glad to have fans like you.
>
>Dont worry :-)
>
>Buffy

Yeah, don't worry. What Buffy said is true. My ex used to get gifts all the time from fans and he didn't think of it as stalking and he thought it was very nice. I'm sure if you were sending him pics of yourself or weird letters then you would have to worry.

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