While "ghosting" refers to "disappearing from a special someone's life mysteriously and without explanation",[18] numerous similar behaviors have been identified, that include various degrees of continued connection with a target.[19][20][21] For example, "Caspering" is a "friendly alternative to ghosting. Instead of ignoring someone, you're honest about how you feel, and let them down gently before disappearing from their lives."[22] A possible response to ghosting has been suggested with "ghostbusting": forcing the "ghoster" to reply.[23] Then there is the sentimental and positive, but also ghost-related in origin, Marleying, which is "when an ex gets in touch with you at Christmas out of nowhere". "Cloaking" is another related behavior[24] that occurs when an online match blocks you on all apps while standing you up for a date.