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Subject:	Re: stopping topics vs. dealing with troublemakers and nonconstructive participants
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Tue, 17 Dec 2002 03:16:36 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes: > Indeed, some were troll-ish – the rest were plain trolls. ;) How so? > > I have to admit (assuming we're talking about the mailing list unsubsciption > > dealy?) that I expected a bit more regret from Larry concerning his actions > > on that one. But I don't think it was a spoof by any means. He never claimed > > to be you (or such is my understanding), he just unsubscribed you. > > That is certainly not my understanding. ;) Oh? What is your understanding? > > BTW: Do you remember when you were temporarily banned for identity spoofing? > > I did what I did in good faith and in plain view to demonstrate how weak the > security on the site was back then. No you didn't. The topic was already discussed and out it the open. People knew exactly what was being referenced, which is why you were banned. Your demonstration of a point that was already clear was unnecessary. > Whereas, I think Larry impersonated me as he was being plain irrational. Disagree that it was an impersonation (explain?), but agree that it was probably done out of more of an emotional reaction than your impersonation. Yours (it seemed to me) was done out of a sense of pride-flaunting without respect for the severity or necessity of the action. I suppose ultimately that was an emotional reaction, but less so than Larry's. > Did he not leave in shame for a couple of weeks afterwrds? Did he? I didn't recall that. If so, perhaps I'm a little more pleased with Larry-- I remember calling him on his actions more or less expecting him to admit his mistake, yet he seemed rather unrepentful at the time. If he was convinced thereafter to further regret his actions, he gets some bonus points I previously had deducted for his score card. DaveE

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		Re: stopping topics vs. dealing with troublemakers and nonconstructive participants
(...) It was a jest. But I do view that post as a troll. The post is 1000+ word attack on me, and a request that all ignore me. But check the last 2 lines: ==+== I admit a bit of cheating on ignoring him. if someone else responds, I have been known (...) (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: stopping topics vs. dealing with troublemakers and nonconstructive participants
(...) Indeed, some were troll-ish – the rest were plain trolls. ;) (...) I’m sure you’ll agree that showing and saying are two different things? ;) (...) That is certainly not my understanding. ;) (...) I did what I did in good faith and in plain (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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