The YouTuber, Zephyr (aka Dan), shares his experience with a stalker named Patrick. Patrick had a crush on Zephyr since high school, six years prior, and sent him an email asking to meet in person. Zephyr ignored the email, but Patrick showed up at Zephyr's booth at PAX East, a gaming convention. Patrick became aggressive and demanded Zephyr's phone number, but was eventually escorted away by security.
After the incident, Patrick continued to harass Zephyr by commenting on his YouTube videos, making new accounts when his old ones were blocked. Zephyr's boyfriend, George, intervened, warning Patrick that they would file a restraining order. Patrick's behavior escalated, making disturbing comments and even mentioning shooting up a school. Zephyr and George reported him to the authorities and blocked his accounts.
The experience left Zephyr shaken, especially after learning about a similar incident where a YouTuber was attacked and killed by a fan. Zephyr is grateful for the security at PAX East and hopes that this is the last time he will have to deal with a stalker.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Zephyr Dan, has had three stalkers in the past.
2. The third stalker, Patrick, sent Zephyr an email asking to meet up in person.
3. Zephyr ignored the email and didn't respond.
4. Patrick showed up at Zephyr's booth at PAX East, a gaming convention.
5. Patrick became aggressive and insisted on getting Zephyr's phone number.
6. Zephyr's boss intervened and told Patrick to leave the booth.
7. Patrick eventually stormed off, but not before becoming angry and aggressive.
8. After the incident, Patrick commented on Zephyr's YouTube videos, becoming increasingly assertive.
9. Zephyr blocked Patrick's account, but he continued to create new accounts to comment.
10. Patrick made threatening comments, including a statement about shooting up a school (which he later claimed was a joke).
11. Zephyr's boyfriend, George, responded to Patrick's comments and threatened to file a restraining order.
12. Patrick deleted his videos and comments before Zephyr could report him to the police.
13. Zephyr was able to screenshot some of Patrick's comments as evidence.
14. Zephyr has not heard from Patrick since blocking him on social media.
15. Zephyr was inspired to share his story after hearing about a YouTuber who was attacked by a fan and passed away.