My suggestion for these text messages coming from Democratic campaign committees

[Siwsan]

Some sort of identifying greeting might go a long way. Something like 'Hi, I'm so-and so from the Michigan Dems. Is this Siwsan?

I kept getting these texts asking if it's me, and I had NO idea who THEY were. When you've had a stalker, like I have had, texts from unknown numbers asking me to identify myself are pretty startling.

Ok, enough of my stress rambling. For now, anyway.

[murielm99]

1. I agree.

I get those texts, too. I text them back and tell them I am an activist who has voted already. I ask them who they are. They seldom identify themselves in an answering text, replying only that they are a Democratic volunteer.

I don't like it at all.

[CozyMystery]

2. I'm getting tons of Democratic texts and I just delete them.

One exception - I do read and reply to President Obama's texts. Just because I like him and I can. I know he's not personally monitoring them.

[Dem2]

3. The ones I get all identify themselves first

[madwivoter]

4. Same here

I've had fun with some of them, they love positive responses (as we all would). They're doing some great work!

[Siwsan]

5. Once I know who it is, I'm all into positive interaction

But my whole history with a stalker is NEVER far from my mind. It's kind of my 'go to' reaction to mystery calls or texts. I worry the first time I let down my guard, it will all start up, again.

[madwivoter]

7. I can't imagine what that must feel like

I'd be cautious as well! I would also never give out any information to a stranger, they already have my number and that's far enough. I have been perfectly willing to share who we voted for, when we voted, and how we voted but that's about it. Stay safe

[SMC22307]

6. Same here.

And most of the time I reply even though I was hesitant at first... mainly thank you's.