Professional targeting is more subtle, deniable, and thus better suited for gaslighting a target.<p>It's well-known that wealthy individuals and large corporations employ what amount to private intelligence agencies. The most professional ones work in the shadows. Cowboys make their presence known to targets for intimidation or ego. There is a difference between this egregious case, and, for instance, Omidyar employing ex-spooks to work landscaping jobs at Punahou..