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| From | Brock McNuggets <brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors) |
| Organization | Southern Nevada Institute of Technology |
| References | <meevgqF8lp9U1@mid.individual.net> <megq4pFila5U1@mid.individual.net> <6883bef1$5$22$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> <xn0p8pwfdluet1008@usnews.blocknews.net> |
| Date | 2025-07-25 21:07 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <6883f229$0$26$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> (permalink) |
Cross-posted to 2 groups.
On Jul 25, 2025 at 12:34:29 PM MST, ""Tegenaria"" wrote <xn0p8pwfdluet1008@usnews.blocknews.net>: > Brock McNuggets wrote: > >> 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-B >> C-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. > > Preach it saint Snit ! > Amen brother Snit. > > What a fucking loser you are. > > Your post is the ultimate in projection. > You are a fucking, son of a bitch liar who does daily > all that you are accusing Boater Dave of. > > Isn't it a little early in the day to be hitting the > pills snit. > Go fuck yourself snit. Sad you have nothing of value to say. -- 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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