Sex, Lies and... Stalkers?

After watching the various clips presented in class, and thinking about the questions asked, I came to a few conclusions.

One, shop lifting is a form of theft, but there are various degrees on this crime, at least in the US that is. Lois was stealing stuff, and it depends on the dollar value how severe the crime actually is. If she was stealing money, or as mention in the lecture, if she was putting lives at danger, then the crime is more severe. And to answer why people who can afford to buy things steal them instead, in extreme conditions, all for the adrenaline rush.

My second conclusion is that a prostitute is a prostitute! If you are selling yourself (sexually) for money, then you are a prostitute. If you are manipulating people for monetary benefits, then you are simply a freeloader! What was happening in Breakfast at Tiffany's is a classic case of pretty girl taking advantage of a rich man. I personally don't think thats respectable, but I do feel that it is more socially respectable because there is no sexual favors being performed. Also, it is ones own fault to assume that one will receive "compensation" for footing the bill.

Finally, there is definitely a fine line between paying attention to someone and stalking. What was happening in Peep Show was what I consider stalking. Hacking into someone's e-mail account is in no way acceptable behavior. I feel it is acceptable to pay attention to when someone takes their lunch break so you can casually run into them, or find a common interest like skiing and turn that into a conversation. But once you have found similarities, it is important to actually pursue the person, otherwise you are just being creepy. It is never acceptable to follow someone home, or to watch them at home or other public places without your presence being known. It is never acceptable to hack into e-mail accounts, open others mail or hack into their voice mail. Some things are harmless acts of a crush, and some things are just over the edge, but I think whats harmless and whats not are very obvious.