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by MaximumYComb 2146 days ago
Worded as such it does appear threatening. If someone tweeted that about me I would feel worried about my personal safety and that of my family. The law specifically states that placing a reasonable person in fear for their safety via online communications is a crime.

If you're going to request personal information for a legitimate reason then you should word it in a non threatening manner.

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IRL, cops behave far more threateningly than calling someone a “bitch” on Twitter, and yet they don’t get charged.
You aren’t a public official. Police officers are. You’re entitled to privacy. Police officers on official duties are not.
What is the threat?