Actually this did happen to me once. I was working on mobs for a quest, and I noticed a Barb (don't remember the name) running toward me, well, then I noticed he was following, so I started running up the mountain toward withering heights. Then he popped spring as I moved over the top. Lol, I think I actually lost him because I doubled back once I was out of sight. My original plan was to just have him run through a bunch of aggro goblors (he was low level) but I guess he lost track of me, so I took the long way around and went back to grinding for my quest in the same place. Didn't see him again. -shrug-
There are things that can be done to lose someone who's being annoying. I can see how unwanted players can be a problem especially if they do a lot more damage than you. (Example: unwanted barb "helps" a hunter out, but the hunter doesn't do enough of the damage to actually gain much xp from the mob) If that's not kill stealing, I don't know what is. Granted usually it's not a problem, however I've seen instances where the mob dies due to unwanted "help" and despite the group bonus, I only get half of the original xp worth in total. That used to happen to me a LOT on Ra in Syrtis. Heck I've even had someone ask me to go somewhere else because they were there first and grinding in the area. Problem, was I was in low 30's and there wasn't anywhere else at the time. I never attacked the same creatures he was, but he still asked me to leave. I just ignored and kept on my merry way. He didn't do anything to spite me, so I didn't really care, and just minded my own business.
Anyway, yes these situations do crop up occasionally. What can you do about it? Well, other than making suggestions on improving the group-work, not much. If someone hassles you, and they do it everytime they see you, report them. If they follow you, lead them on a merry chase through an aggro-infested area. Heck, run in, throw an area around a bunch of impossible aggros, and get the heck out of there. Maybe they'll get caught in the backlash. There's plenty of ways to shake someone who's stalking you.
The other option is to just act like they aren't even there. Eventually they get bored and run away. Or if they do more damage than you, wait til the mob focuses them, and then immediately target another one close by. if he's stupid enough to switch attack that one too, then he'll have two mobs on him, and if he's not prepared, well, it won't end well for him. Especially if said mobs use rake or rabies, heh.
Most of that's just brainstorming, whether it's actually practical or not is a different question all together.
(EDIT) In response to the above post, A "grinding group" doesn't involve a single person following you around and cutting your mob xp in half, when the group bonus only adds a small bonus. That's called an opportunistic jerk. If you're grinding together, then usually said person will wait until you've done enough damage, to get your share of xp. The "unwanted help" types are not that forgiving.(/EDIT)
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