Re: Snit vs Marek Novotny vs AI

From	Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com>
Newsgroups	alt.computer.workshop, alt.os.linux, comp.os.linux.advocacy, comp.sys.mac.advocacy
Subject	Re: Snit vs Marek Novotny vs AI
Organization	Southern Nevada Institute of Technology
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Date	2026-05-10 00:32 +0000
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On May 9, 2026 at 4:41:04 PM MST, "CrudeSausage" wrote
<69ffc610$0$55442$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>:

> On 2026-05-09 12:59 p.m., Harvey Lipton wrote:
>> On 09 May 2026 00:18:58 GMT

...
>>> 
>>> Technical Disputes: Novotny and other advocates accused Snit of
>>> lacking technical skill and lying about his qualifications (e.g., a
>>> Master's degree), while Snit argued that Linux desktops suffered from
>>> poor quality control and inconsistent behavior compared to macOS.
>>> Personal Attacks: Discussions often devolved into insults, with
>>> Novotny calling Snit a "moron" and Snit labeling Novotny a "fool" or
>>> "scam artist." Snit also made serious allegations, such as claiming
>>> Novotny sent him a MacBook that Snit then sold.
>>> Identity Wars: Both parties engaged in "nym-shifting" accusations,
>>> with Novotny attempting to verify his identity via email and GitHub,
>>> and Snit being accused by others of using multiple aliases (including
>>> "Cactus Pete") to troll."
>> 
>> Who is Marek Novotny and what connection to Linux does he have?
>> I did a DDG search but due to it being a common name there are too many
>> hits.
> 
> He was a regular on comp.os.linux.advocacy for a while, but he got fed
> up of the place like everyone else does.

He also, sadly, had significant health issues. There were rumors he died --
which I hope are not true. Carroll said he was still alive -- and given how
Marek threatened to sue him, maybe he did? Don't know.

> His knowledge of Linux was
> never in question and he was definitely a stand-up guy. The Prescott
> Parasite took advantage of his generosity to get himself a free MacBook
> Air a few years ago.

How did I take advantage of his very kind offer? Saying yes?

-- 
It's impossible for someone who is at war with themselves to be at peace with you.

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    Re: Snit vs Marek Novotny vs AI CrudeSausage <crude@sausa.ge> - 2026-05-09 19:41 -0400
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