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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 E xperience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My E xperience on MacRumors) |
| Organization | Southern Nevada Institute of Technology |
| References | <meevgqF8lp9U1@mid.individual.net> <mehv5hFovapU1@mid.individual.net> <6883c78a$3$10362$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> <UVidnTmhd772eB71nZ2dnZfqnPednZ2d@giganews.com> |
| Date | 2025-07-25 21:07 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <6883f210$0$19$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> (permalink) |
Cross-posted to 2 groups.
On Jul 25, 2025 at 1:13:31 PM MST, "%" wrote <UVidnTmhd772eB71nZ2dnZfqnPednZ2d@giganews.com>: > Brock McNuggets wrote: >> On Jul 25, 2025 at 11:02:23 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote >> <mehv5hFovapU1@mid.individual.net>: >> >>> On 25/07/2025 18:29, Brock McNuggets asked yet MORE questions! >>> >>> Hi Brock, >>> >>> Thanks again for engaging politely — I really do appreciate it. Let me >>> try to clarify a few things: >>> >>> "What questions? Please be specific." >>> >>> Certainly. The questions I asked John Daniel directly (via the contact >>> details provided for EtreCheck support) were strictly technical and >>> focused on: >>> >>> Clarification of what data EtreCheck collects and where it is >>> stored or transmitted. >>> >>> The purpose and function of specific background processes launched >>> by the app. >>> >>> The reasons for observed outbound connections made by EtreCheck >>> when run in offline mode. >>> >>> Why EtreCheck triggered false positives in several independent >>> malware and telemetry monitoring tools. >> >> If these were a bunch of emails I can see where it is a bit much, but overall >> those are not of concern. >>> >>> None of those were answered — not even with a simple acknowledgment. I >>> sent polite follow-ups and eventually asked via a public forum whether >>> others had received support. At that point, John vanished from LinkedIn, >>> and some of my posts disappeared from public view (as did others >>> questioning similar things). >>> >>> "You have also repeatedly insinuated that it is malware..." >>> >>> I do understand that concern. Let me be clear: I’ve never declared >>> EtreCheck to be malware. >> >> You have repeatedly insinuated. >> >>> What I have said is that, given the opacity >>> surrounding its operation and the developer's refusal to answer >>> straightforward queries, it raises red flags. That’s a risk-based >>> statement, not a claim of confirmed malicious intent. As someone with a >>> long history of dealing with systems security, I view tools that evade >>> transparency with extra caution. >> >> What "long history of dealing with systems security"? >>> >>> "What makes you think you are entitled to know ANYTHING about his >>> background or qualifications?" >>> >>> Fair question. My answer: I’m not entitled to anything beyond what he >>> voluntarily offers. But if someone wants to sell a product that alters >>> or scans system-level components — especially on macOS — and markets >>> that tool on the basis of authority or credibility, then it’s perfectly >>> valid to ask: What qualifies this person to give diagnostics or >>> remediation advice? If someone benefits commercially from trust, then >>> transparency helps support that trust. >> >> If you do not like the response simply do not use the product and, please, let >> it go. The obsession you have here is unhealthy for you. >>> >>> "When you focus on him as a person... that makes it personal." >>> >>> I get that distinction, and I accept that the line can blur. My aim has >>> never been to dig into private matters or launch ad hominem attacks — >>> far from it. I’ve raised questions only in relation to the product and >>> the support structure around it. >> >> No: you also asked about his personal life. >> >>> If a person is presenting themselves as >>> a software authority but declines to engage in support or basic identity >>> verification, then yes — some personal accountability becomes relevant. >> >> Not really... but if you need it and are not getting it then let it go and >> just do not use the product. >>> >>> As for Snit — again, let me reiterate — I consider him a friend. We >>> disagree sometimes, as all friends do, but I’d never treat him as an >>> enemy. I hope he knows that. >> >> I do. And I hope you know I feel the same way. >> >> > i hate snit and i'll tell you why So do I. -- 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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