Jan 22, 2019 11:24:04 PM by Preston H
Jan 22, 2019 10:56:14 PM Edited Jan 23, 2019 12:26:14 AM by Christina W
Jan 22, 2019 11:13:15 PM Edited Jan 22, 2019 11:15:00 PM by Erik S
This sounds to me like a generally akward person who is somewhat desperate for business and wanted to try and build a nice client/freelancer relationship, but with zero clue on how to do it properly. There are a gazillion freelancers on Upwork...just ignore this guy and move on.
Also, "stalking" is a very strong word here...its not like he suddenly showed up at your house. There are people who suffer from actual stalkers who makes their lives miserable, this is not that.
Jan 22, 2019 11:24:04 PM by Preston H
I agree with Erik.
Annoying, yes.
"Stalking"? I'm not sure about that word.
Just block them. Your Upwork Messenger tool has a simple menu option for blocking any user from communicating with them all. So do your other communication tools - Skype, email, phone, etc.
Apr 18, 2019 07:06:54 AM by Victoria I
Hi Preston -
I'm having a similar issue with a former freelancer asking me for pictures of myself. I do not see the blocking option in the messaging area for this thread.
Victoria
Apr 18, 2019 07:31:26 AM by Bojan S
Hi Victoria,
Have you tried blocking the freelancer who keeps asking you for a picture in Messages? You can click on their name and then select to block them in the drop-down menu.
Additionally: Check this help article for more information on how to report any inappropriate content within your messages.
Thank you.
Feb 20, 2021 02:01:20 PM Edited Feb 20, 2021 02:01:56 PM by Aleksandar D
Hi Melanie,
You can block the freelancer directly from Messages. When you open the Message room, click on their name or profile picture and choose 'Block' as shown in this screenshot.
Thank you.
Jan 23, 2019 10:10:13 PM by Tiffany S
Erik S wrote:
Also, "stalking" is a very strong word here...its not like he suddenly showed up at your house. There are people who suffer from actual stalkers who makes their lives miserable, this is not that.
Eric, thank you for this. As someone who was stalked to the point of having to shut down a business and move out of state at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars and a two-year battle with PTSD, I really hate the casual overuse of that term by people who think someone texted them too many times or comments on all of their social media posts.
Stalking is a real problem that often ends in violence, and diluting the word this way makes it harder for actual victims to be taken seriously when they need help.
Jan 22, 2019 11:59:09 PM by Kunal M
I think when any client posts new job and if the category is the same as your previous freelancer have,then when he/she will apply on jobs and by chance he/she can able to find out the same job as you posted, then under that job, there is usually a blue color box there which says that the particular client is previous client with whom the freelancer already worked before, so I think by that he/she will able to figure out you have new job available.
Jan 23, 2019 10:30:25 AM by Virginia F
Kunal M wrote:I think when any client posts new job and if the category is the same as your previous freelancer have,then when he/she will apply on jobs and by chance he/she can able to find out the same job as you posted, then under that job, there is usually a blue color box there which says that the particular client is previous client with whom the freelancer already worked before, so I think by that he/she will able to figure out you have new job available.
Professional freelancers do not bug clients in this way. You can choose the "invisible" option when you're in a message room, so that to anyone other than the person you're communicating with will not know you're online. Block this freelancer, as Preston suggests.
You could use the "invite only" option for your jobs, so that the only people who can bid are those you've invited. I would also consider reporting the freelancer if they continue to pester you. It may not be stalking, but it's also something clients should not have to put up with.
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