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Re: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors (was: Asking Questions Isn’t a Crime – My Experience on MacRumors)

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
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Date 2025-07-25 23:28 +0000
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On Jul 25, 2025 at 2:37:26 PM MST, ""Tegenaria"" wrote
<xn0p8pznrq8iii009@usnews.blocknews.net>:

> pothead wrote:
> 
>> On 2025-07-25, Tegenaria
>> <TegenariaArach@incogni.net> wrote:
>>> 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.
>> 
>> These days in order to save money,  snit Michael
>> Glasser of Prescott/Phoenix Arizona is mixing up his
>> own brand of jenkem. That's when he isn't huffing
>> glue from a bag.
>> 
>> snit Michael Glasser of Prescott/Phoenix
>> Arizona is the most dishonest poster on Usenet.
>> Possibly the Internet as a whole.
>> Do not trust anything snit Michael Glasser of
>> Prescott/Phoenix Arizona posts because the chances
>> are excellent that he is lying.
>> 
>> Why don't you join with the other members of ACW and
>> completely, 100%, ignore and not reply directly to
>> snit?  We welcome you.
> 
> Thanks. I will join the rest of you in ignoring
> shithead snit.

So you say, but in your very next sentence you say you will keep obsessing
over me.

>  I have some very interesting, current,
> information regarding snit that I am in the process of
> verifying.

No you don't. And even if you did, it would just mean you are sick. But you
don't.

>  If it turns out to be accurate I will post
> here.

No, you will post lies -- and you posted that as a threat. You make threats
because you are pathetic.

> Happy day to all.

Clearly you are not having one. LOL!

-- 
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
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                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
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      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
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        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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