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| From | "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors |
| Date | 2025-07-25 08:30 +0100 |
| Message-ID | <megq4pFila5U1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <meevgqF8lp9U1@mid.individual.net> <mef6dgF8lp9U4@mid.individual.net> <68826a03$2$5005$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> <mef8tiFbassU1@mid.individual.net> <6882bdb4$12$10364$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> |
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On 25/07/2025 00:11, Brock McNuggets wrote: > On Jul 24, 2025 at 10:30:26 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote > <mef8tiFbassU1@mid.individual.net>: > >> On 24/07/2025 18:14, Brock McNuggets wrote: >>> On Jul 24, 2025 at 9:47:44 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote >>> <mef6dgF8lp9U4@mid.individual.net>: >>> >>>> On 24/07/2025 17:05, David B. wrote: >>>>> On 24/07/2025 16:43, Mike Easter wrote: >>>>>> BDB wrote: >>>>>>> I *DO* trust Howard Oakley! >>>>>> >>>>>> And HO trusts and extols Etre. >>>> >>>>> *Maybe mistakenly*. >>>> >>>>>>> You’re probably familiar with EtreCheck, the free app which is >>>>>>> commonly used in Apple Community Support forums to help diagnose >>>>>>> problems, but have you paid for its Pro features? If you want to get >>>>>>> the best performance from your Mac, that’s money well-spent. >>>>>> >>>>>> While your OP to this topic was 'well-spoken' it belies the fact that >>>>>> your own insight is *blind*. Worse than blind, badly distorted beyond >>>>>> recognition. >>>>> >>>>> I have NO DOUBTS about HO, a fellow naval officer. >>>>> >>>>> I suspect HO never even thought to question the honesty of "John Daniel" >>>>> someone who is simply a "will-o'-the-wisp" persona with nothing to >>>>> quantify who and what he is! >>>> >>>> He even removed his LinkedIn page when I questioned him! >>>> >>>> https://i.ibb.co/NnQtbS98/BC9-C56-A5-B16-B-446-D-A5-BC-63293-B2-D4440-1-105-c.jpg >>>> >>>> No honest fellow would do that! >>> >>> What makes you think that? Not a rhetorical question... why could a person who >>> is generally honest and decent not remove their LinkedIn page, especially if >>> they are being followed around by someone asking questions over and over? >> >> >> appreciate your question — it's fair to ask why I see that as a red flag. >> >> Let me be clear: simply removing a LinkedIn page isn't, by itself, proof >> of dishonesty. But context matters. When someone runs a paid software >> product, makes strong claims about its capabilities, refuses to answer >> reasonable support emails (even when support is part of the paid >> package), and then vanishes from multiple platforms when asked >> legitimate questions — that’s where the suspicion starts. > > What questions? >> >> Removing a LinkedIn profile after being asked for clarity on credentials >> or background doesn't automatically signal guilt, but it can appear >> evasive — especially if the individual is selling something to the >> public and benefiting from trust built within communities like MacRumors >> or Apple Support forums. > > There can also be extenuating circumstances of not wanting someone to keep > asking questions seen as inappropriate. >> >> I'm not trying to hound anyone — but transparency and accountability >> matter, especially in tech where users often rely on software to >> diagnose or alter critical systems. It’s not unreasonable to ask: Who is >> behind this tool I’m being told to trust? > > If you do not trust it then do not use it. Not sure what else you want. >> >> So yes — context, not just the act, is what shapes my view. Hi Brock, Fair points—and thank you for asking respectfully. I genuinely don’t have a problem with people removing their LinkedIn page in general. You're absolutely right that there can be valid, personal reasons for doing so—especially if someone feels harassed or unduly scrutinised. However, my concerns about John Daniel stem from more than just that single act. I paid for EtreCheck’s Power User package — which includes support — and asked legitimate technical questions about the app. Despite multiple attempts, I received no reply. That’s not just frustrating; it’s unacceptable when support is part of the paid offering. At the same time, I’ve seen posts quietly vanish, evasive replies in public forums, and a lack of any concrete way to verify the developer’s background or qualifications. In that context, pulling a LinkedIn page right after being questioned only deepened my unease. This isn’t personal, and it’s certainly not about Snit — he’s a friend, not a foe! I just believe that if someone is asking users to trust them with diagnostic tools that can touch sensitive parts of a system, there should be some accountability. That’s all. -- Cheers,David B.
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Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-24 17:47 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 17:14 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-24 18:30 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> - 2025-07-24 21:25 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-24 23:41 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> - 2025-07-24 22:46 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 22:58 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors % <pursent100@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 16:11 -0700
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors % <pursent100@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 16:17 -0700
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 23:33 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors % <pursent100@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 18:01 -0700
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 23:13 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 22:59 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-07-24 22:47 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-25 00:09 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 23:13 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors T i m <eternal@spaced.me.uk> - 2025-07-25 05:22 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-25 08:14 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-24 23:11 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-25 08:30 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 17:29 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-25 19:02 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 18:06 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-25 20:18 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 21:10 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors % <pursent100@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 13:13 -0700
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 21:07 +0000
Re: Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) "Tegenaria" <TegenariaArach@incogni.net> - 2025-07-25 19:34 +0000
Re: Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 21:07 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> - 2025-07-25 21:11 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 21:30 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) "Tegenaria" <TegenariaArach@incogni.net> - 2025-07-25 21:37 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 23:28 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> - 2025-07-26 22:34 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-27 01:16 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors Jörg Lorenz <hugybear@gmx.net> - 2025-07-30 09:20 +0200
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-30 09:05 +0100
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> - 2025-07-30 15:52 +0000
Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com> - 2025-07-25 21:09 +0000
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