I see what you mean and relate. as far as being followed and what not, I've developed a "who cares" attitude and will even wave to them when they do it. When I was younger, I simply didn't acknowledge them because I felt something bad might happen if I do. They are just silly, until they are not. I think they are getting amped though and I believe the people I love are in danger. They never listen and won't this time. It's just complicated.