Surely liking people's photo's on Facebook isn't harrasment?

I keep liking people's photos on Facebook.

I heard someone saying I'm harassing people.

Well, they could block me or do things with their settings?

Surely, this isn't harassment?

Reply 1

Anna 3

It sounds like there’s been a misunderstanding about your intentions. Liking photos is generally seen as a friendly gesture, but it’s important to consider how it might be perceived by others. If someone feels uncomfortable, it might be worth reaching out to them directly to clarify your intentions and respect their feelings. They do have options like adjusting their privacy settings, but open communication can often clear up any discomfort.

Reply 2

Anonymous #1

Original post by Anna 3

Thank you.

Surely legal wise, this isn't considered harrasment? It could make slightly uncomfortable, however I doubt it's harassment.

Reply 3

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

Depends entirely on the context.

It could be part of a wider issue, yes.

If the person isn’t comfortable with it, why are you doing it?

Reply 4

Crazy Jamie

Careers Forum Helper

Original post by Anonymous

Surely legal wise, this isn't considered harrasment? It could make slightly uncomfortable, however I doubt it's harassment.

There are several different legal definitions of harassment depending on the context. In a criminal sense it requires a course of conduct that makes someone fear violence on at least two occasions. It is unlikely that liking posts on Facebook will be sufficient for that alone, but it could be as part of other conduct. In a discrimination sense it is unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (like sex or race), so it wouldn't trigger that. In the context of a non molestation order or similar, any sort of antagonising or distressing conduct can be forbidden, and that can include liking something on Facebook.
Broadly, legally it's not likely to amount to harassment. But I do agree that if it's making someone uncomfortable, I'd reflect on why you're doing it at all. The fact that they can block you is neither here nor there. If you're doing something that you know is making someone uncomfortable, stop doing it.

Reply 5

Anonymous #2

Original post by Anonymous

Thank you.
Surely legal wise, this isn't considered harrasment? It could make slightly uncomfortable, however I doubt it's harassment.

If the person has told you that they find your behaviour to be harassment and you continue, then yes, it could be.

Reply 6

Zarek

Why are people saying this. I think it can cause concern if the person doesn’t appreciate the interaction, perhaps because they don’t know you or it suggests an unwelcome or inappropriate sexual interest. If in doubt don’t do it. This said, you would imagine that liking photos posted by Facebook friends would generally be a positive thing