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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> <1060ruq$2314i$1@dont-email.me> <xn0p8pznrq8iii009@usnews.blocknews.net> <1063l5m$2jfg8$1@dont-email.me> |
| Date | 2025-07-27 01:16 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <68857dea$0$27$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> (permalink) |
Cross-posted to 2 groups.
On Jul 26, 2025 at 3:34:30 PM MST, "pothead" wrote <1063l5m$2jfg8$1@dont-email.me>: > On 2025-07-25, Tegenaria <TegenariaArach@incogni.net> wrote: >> 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. I have some very interesting, current, >> information regarding snit that I am in the process of >> verifying. If it turns out to be accurate I will post >> here. >> Happy day to all. > > Since snit Michael Glasser of Prescott / Phoenix Arizona has > been stalking and harassing people for years it's open season > on him. He can dish it out, let's see if he can take it. > As long as it is public information of course. You faked an image and were busted. Oh well. > > Thanks for joining with us in ignoring snit. > It's already having an effect as he is trying in vain to > start new threads (circus tents) to keep his troll farm alive. > I suspect a snit breakdown is coming. > Don't touch that dial! > ROTFLMAO! When was the last time you made it 15 minutes without thinking of me? -- 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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