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| From | Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) |
| Organization | Southern Nevada Institute of Technology |
| References | <meevgqF8lp9U1@mid.individual.net> <mef8tiFbassU1@mid.individual.net> <6882bdb4$12$10364$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> <megq4pFila5U1@mid.individual.net> |
| Date | 2025-07-25 17:29 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <6883bef1$5$22$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> (permalink) |
Cross-posted to 2 groups.
On Jul 25, 2025 at 12:30:33 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote <megq4pFila5U1@mid.individual.net>: > 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. What questions? Please be specific. > Despite multiple attempts, I received no reply. That’s not just > frustrating; it’s unacceptable when support is part of the paid offering. You have also repeatedly insinuated that it is malware, which is deeply inappropriate, and have an unhealthy focus on the software -- which is odd -- and also on the author -- which is harmful. > > 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. What makes you think you are entitled to know ANYTHING about his background or qualifications? > In that context, pulling a LinkedIn page > right after being questioned only deepened my unease. > > This isn’t personal, When you focus on him as a person -- his "background or qualifications" -- that makes it personal and not professional. > 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. -- It's impossible for someone who is at war with themselves to be at peace with you.
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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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