VIC Online death threats - What to do?

[rando_dude]

I was playing an online game and a person said "you have 24 hours to count your last breath". Before this, that person had told me what my IP address was. I am concerned that this might get dangerous and wanted to see what my options are.
I took screen shots of the chat. Shall I contact AFP with this information?

 

[dangargoyle]

I believe that you can contact the AFP and eventually get this person arrested and sent to jail. Yes, if the Police manage to get him, they will charge him, probably convict him and probably send him to jail. However, just ask yourself. Is it worth it? This was an online game that you were playing. You have probably survived 24 hours and so you know that this person was probably just joking. Would it be better to contact this person and ask them to either apologize or take back their threat before you involve the police? Or would you be happier knowing that you sent someone to jail for a silly mistake on an online game? Up to you!