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On 15/05/2026 04:34, Gremlin wrote:
> "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> news:n6ioq9F7kucU1@mid.individual.net
> Wed, 13 May 2026 07:50:33 GMT in alt.computer.workshop, wrote:
> 
>> On 12/04/2026 04:25, Gremlin wrote:
>>> "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk>
>>> news:n3vjf9F453rU1@mid.individual.net[....]
>>>> I don't accept that. He accepted my payment (just a short time ago)
>>>
>>> It doesn't matter if you accept it or not. The facts are still the
>>> same. You have attacked his software and him personally as well as his
>>> company, multiple times right here.
>>
>> Dustin,
>>
>> I’m happy to concede that my past criticism of EtreCheck has been
>> sharp, and I accept that repeating suspicions can be wearying for the
>> group.
> 
> sharp? David, your critism has always been unfounded. You've been
> repeatedly told that the program is legitimate. It doesn't give anyone
> remote access to your machine. It doesn't include malware. It doesn't
> download malware after you install it. The author has no responsibility to
> answer any question you ask that isn't directly related supporting the
> software. I went out of my way induldge you and that wasn't something I
> should have done. I believe the Etrecheck author learned from mistakes
> (courtesy of an email archive I sent them) and decided not to follow me
> down the same road; because nothing good would have come of it.

You are also well aware that you should NOT have reverse engineered the 
EtreCheck product!

I'd like to take up one specific point with you. Even if a product user 
elects to NOT save an EtreCheck report, a complete copy *IS* kept on the 
user's computer, hidden away where most folk will not find it.

One of the features of EtreCheck is that when it is opened it will
'phone home' to Etresoft to check for updates. By so doing it provides
John Daniel the actual IP address of the user.

You are well aware that unscrupulous characters can use that information
to scan for open ports and, if found, can sneak into a computer unseen.

>> That said, I won't be intimidated.
> 
> I've made no effort to intimidate you. Further, you are also lying about
> this - You were more than slightly intimidated when usenet came into your
> real life and you had a discussion in person with your police about a 9mm
> handgun you threatened another poster with. You tried to evade them for
> sometime by remaining on the water. You even asked people on usenet if the
> emails the police sent wanting to meet and discuss an issue with you were
> true. So, enough with your bullshit big man chest thumping. It's nonsense.

I don't dispute that I was once visited my local police. Many folk 
reading here will probably be unaware of that!
>> You are a skilled developer, and I’ve learned from you over the years.
> 
> I know. Which is another reason I bring up your dishonest nature when you
> support things snit writes that you know for an absolute fact are not true.
> Instead of setting him straight, you c/p his bullshit and otherwise keep
> your mouth shut.

I have no way of /knowing/ what is true and what is not.
>> But that doesn't make your word the final law on what constitutes
>> "stalking."
> 
> I've never claimed my word did, David. However, your countries laws
> concerning it as well as mine are clear and anyone can look them up.
> Despite you repeatedly disagreeing, you *are a stalker*

I am an *INVESTIGATOR*, Dustin Cook.

I discovered that *YOU* were a *VIRUS WRITER*!!!!!!
>> I had a consumer disagreement regarding a paid license—
>> nothing more, nothing less.
> 
> Liar. You thought by purchasing a license that he was obligated to answer
> your emails that had nothing to do with supporting the software. You were
> upset that he wouldn't respond to such things. That's why you requested
> and recieved a re-fund the first time. His system should have been setup
> that refunds flag your account - a flagged account shouldn't be able to
> purchase the same license they already requested a refund for. You cost a
> small amount of funds in both directions when you purchase and when you
> refund. The author doesn't break even. They go in the hole when you pull
> that shit.

The paid-for version is working well on my 2017 iMac - although it does
*NOT* identify that the Fusion Drive is broken.
>> Let's lower the temperature.
> 
> Stop backing snits bullshit then. It would be different if you didn't know
> any better, but, you do! and you support it anyway. Not a good look, David.
> Not a good look at all.
> It's very close to pcbutts all over again. You supported that proven to be
> a code thief, too!

Have you *ANY idea how hard it is to uncover the truth?

-- 
David

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