• Re: Why? - EXPLANATION!

    From pothead@21:1/5 to David Brooks on Sat Aug 24 13:39:47 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 2024-08-24, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
    On 24/08/2024 01:05, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:21:05 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisjr1F5itgU3@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 00:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:04:31 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisirvF5itgU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>> <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net> >>>>>>>>>>>>
    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>>>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>>>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums, >>>>>>>>> TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies
    and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome
    there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to >>>>> reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the >>>>> ASC forums.

    Get involved in your battle with them. But you already said they said it was
    OK. This is all so weird.

    Do YOU thinks it's OK to use an AppleID - other than your "real" one -
    in order to access the ASC forums?

    I would likely only use my real one. I do not know. But you said they said it
    was OK.

    Yes indeed. They don't seem to think it's a security risk.

    That's on them.
    Any personal information can be a security risk.


    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums. >>>>>>>
    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    Why would I get caught up in it? I do not use the forums except very casually.

    To help satisfy my curiosity! ;-)

    I am not comfortable digging into them for you after you have been kicked out
    for what you describe as repeated poor behavior. Does not seem moral.

    THEY have described my behaviour in that way.

    You must have done something to provoke those type of comments.

    That is, or course, untrue. I /have/ asked searching questions and some
    folk there don't like that.
    SOMEBODY there also manipulates posts/threads to suit their own agenda!

    If it's a moderated forum get used to it.
    The little time I have spent in Apple fora I find them to be way too fanboy like for me. People who
    post about issues with Apple or their products tend to get ignored or accused of being trolls. It's
    all very cult like IMHO. Apple is their God.


    Why not test for yourself instead of making yourself persona non grata
    here in my Usenet group?

    snit is persona non grata everywhere he goes so I doubt it will bother him in the least.

    Try it ....... you might like it! ;-)

    Doubtful.

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 17:37:10 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 16:50, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 2:15:34 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <litmlmFajmaU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 01:05, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:21:05 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisjr1F5itgU3@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 00:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:04:31 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisirvF5itgU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>>>>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>>>>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless! >>>>>>>>>>>
    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums, >>>>>>>>>> TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing. >>>>>>>>>
    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies
    and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome
    there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to >>>>>> reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the >>>>>> ASC forums.

    Get involved in your battle with them. But you already said they said it was
    OK. This is all so weird.

    Do YOU thinks it's OK to use an AppleID - other than your "real" one - >>>> in order to access the ASC forums?

    I would likely only use my real one. I do not know. But you said they said it
    was OK.

    Yes indeed. They don't seem to think it's a security risk.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    Why would I get caught up in it? I do not use the forums except very casually.

    To help satisfy my curiosity! ;-)

    I am not comfortable digging into them for you after you have been kicked out
    for what you describe as repeated poor behavior. Does not seem moral.

    THEY have described my behaviour in that way.

    As have you. You describe yourself as asking about apps and developers in a way that implies nefarious intentions. Then you are surprised when people respond.

    I have no idea what you are referring to! Am I simply forgetting? Please
    help.

    Can you cite a reference for your claim?

    That is, or course, untrue. I /have/ asked searching questions and some
    folk there don't like that.
    SOMEBODY there also manipulates posts/threads to suit their own agenda!

    Why not test for yourself instead of making yourself persona non grata
    here in my Usenet group?

    Try it ....... you might like it! ;-)



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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 19:25:04 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 16:46, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 12:43:14 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lith8iF9ivbU3@mid.individual.net>:
    [....]
    I most certainly 'touched a nerve' - I must have got close to the truth.

    No. You have repeatedly broken terms of service and suggested that apps and developers were doing wrong, and did so with no evidence. You are the one who has pointed to your behavior as you do that. This has resulted in you getting banned. It is frustrating for you, sure, but it does not mean you have gotten closer to some deep "truth" about them... you have to face you have an issue with repeatedly asking about apps and developers in ways that are not appropriate.

    Perhaps you think asking about THIS result is "not appropriate"?

    https://i.ibb.co/PZJ7tmr/Screenshot-2020-08-01-at-08-23-38.png

    Is that what you think?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC >>>>>>>>>> forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to >>>> reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the
    ASC forums.

    If not for joining your battle with them they why? And you said they already
    said it was OK. Why ask when we have an answer? This is all so odd to me. >>
    I simply wanted you to check - so that both you and others reading here
    would would have a second opinion.

    WHY? For what purpose? It is so weird!

    I'm sure most folk believe that to access the ASC forums people have to
    use their AppleID (So that they are identifiable to Apple).

    That is NOT the case.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums. >>>>>>
    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter? >>>
    I am not really concerned about the forums there.

    Indeed. I got that impression.

    What about THIS place?
    https://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9373&p=124552#p124552

    I have gone there on your request in the past. Nothing there of much interest to me. No reason to assume anything nefarious.

    THAT comment of yours rather surprises me. You appear to enjoy asking
    and answering questions and that BBS seems to fit that bill admirably.

    Why don't you like the venue for your everyday adventures?

    You'll note that it's run by 'BDAqua' - a top honcho on the ASC forums!

    There's more on-line than Usenet! 😉

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 21:38:52 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 20:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 9:37:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liughmFebqgU1@mid.individual.net>:
    [....]

    As have you. You describe yourself as asking about apps and developers in a >>> way that implies nefarious intentions. Then you are surprised when people >>> respond.

    I have no idea what you are referring to! Am I simply forgetting? Please
    help.

    You have asked about ClamXAV and EtreCheck. What else have you posted about?

    All manner of subjects!

    Can you cite a reference for your claim?

    You talk about it here:

    ???

    And here:

    ????

    And here:

    ?????

    And many more I am sure.

    That is, or course, untrue. I /have/ asked searching questions and some >>>> folk there don't like that.
    SOMEBODY there also manipulates posts/threads to suit their own agenda! >>>>
    Why not test for yourself instead of making yourself persona non grata >>>> here in my Usenet group?

    Try it ....... you might like it! ;-)

    Why not give it a whirl, Snit?

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 21:50:21 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 19:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 11:25:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liums0Ff466U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 16:46, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 12:43:14 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lith8iF9ivbU3@mid.individual.net>:
    [....]
    I most certainly 'touched a nerve' - I must have got close to the truth. >>>
    No. You have repeatedly broken terms of service and suggested that apps and >>> developers were doing wrong, and did so with no evidence. You are the one who
    has pointed to your behavior as you do that. This has resulted in you getting
    banned. It is frustrating for you, sure, but it does not mean you have gotten
    closer to some deep "truth" about them... you have to face you have an issue
    with repeatedly asking about apps and developers in ways that are not
    appropriate.

    Perhaps you think asking about THIS result is "not appropriate"?

    https://i.ibb.co/PZJ7tmr/Screenshot-2020-08-01-at-08-23-38.png

    Is that what you think?

    What do you think is not appropriate about it?

    Are you surmising that the message is going against the grain of what
    most folk on the forums think?

    What if they are wrong?!!

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to >>>>>> reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the >>>>>> ASC forums.

    If not for joining your battle with them they why? And you said they already
    said it was OK. Why ask when we have an answer? This is all so odd to me. >>>>
    I simply wanted you to check - so that both you and others reading here >>>> would would have a second opinion.

    WHY? For what purpose? It is so weird!

    I'm sure most folk believe that to access the ASC forums people have to
    use their AppleID (So that they are identifiable to Apple).

    That is NOT the case.

    And? We have talked about this. Not sure what you are looking for.

    'Bad guys' can infiltrate the forums with ease.

    Apple should be more stringent in my opinion.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    I am not really concerned about the forums there.

    Indeed. I got that impression.

    What about THIS place?
    https://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9373&p=124552#p124552

    I have gone there on your request in the past. Nothing there of much interest
    to me. No reason to assume anything nefarious.

    THAT comment of yours rather surprises me. You appear to enjoy asking
    and answering questions and that BBS seems to fit that bill admirably.

    I went there and did not see any questions I felt needed to be answered or any
    significant tech talks that pulled me in. Is there one going on you would think I would be interested in?

    There are LOTS of unanswered questions. They are a separate category.

    Why don't you like the venue for your everyday adventures?

    Was not fond of the format and the content did not pull me in. What conversations there have you found to be interesting?

    The ones where "Anonymous" curtailed the discussion!

    You'll note that it's run by 'BDAqua' - a top honcho on the ASC forums! >>>>
    There's more on-line than Usenet! 😉

    Can you determine any real-life information about BDAqua?

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 23:29:58 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 23:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 1:50:21 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liuvcdFgbtcU3@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 19:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 11:25:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liums0Ff466U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 16:46, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 12:43:14 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lith8iF9ivbU3@mid.individual.net>:
    [....]
    I most certainly 'touched a nerve' - I must have got close to the truth. >>>>>
    No. You have repeatedly broken terms of service and suggested that apps and
    developers were doing wrong, and did so with no evidence. You are the one who
    has pointed to your behavior as you do that. This has resulted in you getting
    banned. It is frustrating for you, sure, but it does not mean you have gotten
    closer to some deep "truth" about them... you have to face you have an issue
    with repeatedly asking about apps and developers in ways that are not >>>>> appropriate.

    Perhaps you think asking about THIS result is "not appropriate"?

    https://i.ibb.co/PZJ7tmr/Screenshot-2020-08-01-at-08-23-38.png

    Is that what you think?

    What do you think is not appropriate about it?

    Are you surmising that the message is going against the grain of what
    most folk on the forums think?

    What if they are wrong?!!

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to
    reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the >>>>>>>> ASC forums.

    If not for joining your battle with them they why? And you said they already
    said it was OK. Why ask when we have an answer? This is all so odd to me.

    I simply wanted you to check - so that both you and others reading here >>>>>> would would have a second opinion.

    WHY? For what purpose? It is so weird!

    I'm sure most folk believe that to access the ASC forums people have to >>>> use their AppleID (So that they are identifiable to Apple).

    That is NOT the case.

    And? We have talked about this. Not sure what you are looking for.

    'Bad guys' can infiltrate the forums with ease.

    And? As you have seen, when someone is being abusive they are kicked out.

    Apple should be more stringent in my opinion.

    That is fair.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules? >>>>>>>>>>>
    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums! >>>>>>>>>
    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    I am not really concerned about the forums there.

    Indeed. I got that impression.

    What about THIS place?
    https://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9373&p=124552#p124552

    I have gone there on your request in the past. Nothing there of much interest
    to me. No reason to assume anything nefarious.

    THAT comment of yours rather surprises me. You appear to enjoy asking
    and answering questions and that BBS seems to fit that bill admirably.

    I went there and did not see any questions I felt needed to be answered or any
    significant tech talks that pulled me in. Is there one going on you would >>> think I would be interested in?

    There are LOTS of unanswered questions. They are a separate category.

    Any specific ones you want to point to? How long would it take to find a question or topic of interest? Any why that forum when there are many out there? I am also in FB groups.

    Why don't you like the venue for your everyday adventures?

    Was not fond of the format and the content did not pull me in. What
    conversations there have you found to be interesting?

    The ones where "Anonymous" curtailed the discussion!

    Can you offer a link again?

    You'll note that it's run by 'BDAqua' - a top honcho on the ASC forums! >>>>>>
    There's more on-line than Usenet! 😉

    Can you determine any real-life information about BDAqua?

    The first question is: do I think I have the right to do so? If so do I think there is the info required to do so?

    I'll come back to this tomorrow!

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 23:28:15 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 23:03, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 1:38:52 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liuumsFgbtcU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 20:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 9:37:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liughmFebqgU1@mid.individual.net>:
    [....]

    As have you. You describe yourself as asking about apps and developers in a
    way that implies nefarious intentions. Then you are surprised when people >>>>> respond.

    I have no idea what you are referring to! Am I simply forgetting? Please >>>> help.

    You have asked about ClamXAV and EtreCheck. What else have you posted about?

    All manner of subjects!

    Can you cite a reference for your claim?

    You talk about it here:

    ???

    And here:

    ????

    And here:

    ?????

    And many more I am sure.

    ARG! My client sucks when it comes to posting things that might be seen as a header. I had the Message headers. Thankfully I have a clipboard manager.

    Sincerely sorry for that. It is a HUGE weakness of Usenapp.

    Have you raised it on the Usenapp Forum?

    That is, or course, untrue. I /have/ asked searching questions and some >>>>>> folk there don't like that.
    SOMEBODY there also manipulates posts/threads to suit their own agenda! >>>>>>
    Why not test for yourself instead of making yourself persona non grata >>>>>> here in my Usenet group?

    Try it ....... you might like it! ;-)

    Why not give it a whirl, Snit?

    My life is quite busy. Not looking for more things to fill it up with, esp. when there is no real incentive.

    If you posted less here, you'd have FAR more time! ;-)

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to All on Sat Sep 14 14:34:58 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    The truth!

    Now then - I'll explain what this is all about!

    My 'Cunning Plan" (as my boy used to say!) was to verify that someone
    'here' (ASW) is monitoring my activity and reporting back to his
    'controller' in 'The Lounge" - part of the ASC forums set-up.

    This Message-ID: <lieo8nF2lssU3@mid.individual.net> laid out the
    question almost exactly as I'd posted it on the ASC forums.

    I received four responses (notified to me by email - and I reproduced 3
    here in ACW).

    Then 'someone' - whomever it is monitoring here - notified a 'moderator'
    in 'The Lounge' that poster 'WhiterThanWhite' was actually David B., incognito, and then "I" was banned again. As far as I can tell the
    original post and all responses have been removed from the ASC forums.

    If you Google, you will find notification that my post WAS made:-

    https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+ %22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&oq=What+does+ %22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBDDY3MjUxMDIyajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

    Here's a screenshot of an extract from that link:-

    https://i.ibb.co/rwBtnWL/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-11-13-38.png

    Here's some information about The Lounge ......

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251745608?sortBy=rank

    YOU may think I'm crazy - but I am not so. 🙂

    Want to test for yourself?

    Go to the ASC forums and ask questions about EtreCheck. By all means
    check out the Etresoft Inc address as shown here too:- https://www.etresoft.com/en/index.html

    21 Simcoe Street South
    Oshawa Ontario L1H 4G1
    Canada

    They are operating from a PO Box Number!

    HTH

    --
    Kind regards,
    David

    UCSM and CSMS groups added as an extra addressee

    Have you read what John Daniel has to say about all this?

    etresoft
    User level: Level 8
    48,760 points
    Posted on Sep 13, 2024 5:32 AM

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255742536?sortBy=rank

    I'm not even his first target. From what I understand, he stalked Mark
    Allan, the developer of ClamXAV for years before he found me. Sometime
    he'll still stalk Mark Allan for old times' sake.

    He would be happy to give me his IP. He makes all of his personal
    information public. He wants people to find and interact with him. He
    says that anyone else who doesn't do that is a "bad guy".

    In case anyone is ever wondering, this is why Apple's Apple Support
    Communities Use Agreement specifically says "Never reveal any personal information". Once it's out there, some creep will have taken 400
    screenshots and will be reposting them across the internet for all
    eternity. The only defence is simply being lucky enough not to have
    attracted the interest of someone evil enough to do that. I haven't been
    lucky in that regard.

    He would absolutely love to be the focus of a "watch foundation". In
    fact, he already is on Usenet. They give him the engagement he desires.
    They insult him, belittle him, call him every name in the book. But they continue to engage with him, they believe his lies, and often do his
    bidding. It's a creepy case study of how social media functions. Stalker
    is an expert at manipulating people. Stalker knows that EtreCheck
    doesn't contain malware. What is true and what is false is irrelevant.
    Basic human decency is irrelevant. All that matters is effectiveness. My "crime" is that I refuse to interact with him. He can stalk me, he can
    harass me, but can't manipulate me. For Stalker, that's an unforgivable transgression.

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sun Aug 25 23:26:23 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 25/08/2024 02:36, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 3:29:58 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liv576Fh8maU2@mid.individual.net>:
    ...

    Why don't you like the venue for your everyday adventures?

    Was not fond of the format and the content did not pull me in. What
    conversations there have you found to be interesting?

    The ones where "Anonymous" curtailed the discussion!

    Can you offer a link again?

    You'll note that it's run by 'BDAqua' - a top honcho on the ASC forums!

    There's more on-line than Usenet! 😉

    Can you determine any real-life information about BDAqua?

    The first question is: do I think I have the right to do so? If so do I think
    there is the info required to do so?

    I'll come back to this tomorrow!

    Fair enough.

    Cheers! 😊

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  • From You're Kidding@21:1/5 to All on Sun Aug 25 22:41:49 2024
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 5:15:34 AM EDT, "David Brooks" <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:

    On 24/08/2024 01:05, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:21:05 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisjr1F5itgU3@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 00:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:04:31 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisirvF5itgU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>> <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net> >>>>>>>>>>>>
    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>>>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>>>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums, >>>>>>>>> TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies
    and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome
    there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to >>>>> reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the >>>>> ASC forums.

    Get involved in your battle with them. But you already said they said it was
    OK. This is all so weird.

    Do YOU thinks it's OK to use an AppleID - other than your "real" one -
    in order to access the ASC forums?

    I would likely only use my real one. I do not know. But you said they said it
    was OK.

    Yes indeed. They don't seem to think it's a security risk.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums. >>>>>>>
    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    Why would I get caught up in it? I do not use the forums except very casually.

    To help satisfy my curiosity! ;-)

    I am not comfortable digging into them for you after you have been kicked out
    for what you describe as repeated poor behavior. Does not seem moral.

    THEY have described my behaviour in that way.

    That is, or course, untrue. I /have/ asked searching questions and some
    folk there don't like that.
    SOMEBODY there also manipulates posts/threads to suit their own agenda!

    Why not test for yourself instead of making yourself persona non grata
    here in my Usenet group?

    Try it ....... you might like it! ;-)

    Can't you and Snit take this to private email?

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sun Aug 25 23:25:31 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 23:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 1:50:21 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liuvcdFgbtcU3@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 19:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 11:25:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liums0Ff466U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 16:46, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 12:43:14 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lith8iF9ivbU3@mid.individual.net>:
    [....]
    I most certainly 'touched a nerve' - I must have got close to the truth. >>>>>
    No. You have repeatedly broken terms of service and suggested that apps and
    developers were doing wrong, and did so with no evidence. You are the one who
    has pointed to your behavior as you do that. This has resulted in you getting
    banned. It is frustrating for you, sure, but it does not mean you have gotten
    closer to some deep "truth" about them... you have to face you have an issue
    with repeatedly asking about apps and developers in ways that are not >>>>> appropriate.

    Perhaps you think asking about THIS result is "not appropriate"?

    https://i.ibb.co/PZJ7tmr/Screenshot-2020-08-01-at-08-23-38.png

    Is that what you think?

    What do you think is not appropriate about it?

    Are you surmising that the message is going against the grain of what
    most folk on the forums think?

    What if they are wrong?!!

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to
    reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the >>>>>>>> ASC forums.

    If not for joining your battle with them they why? And you said they already
    said it was OK. Why ask when we have an answer? This is all so odd to me.

    I simply wanted you to check - so that both you and others reading here >>>>>> would would have a second opinion.

    WHY? For what purpose? It is so weird!

    I'm sure most folk believe that to access the ASC forums people have to >>>> use their AppleID (So that they are identifiable to Apple).

    That is NOT the case.

    And? We have talked about this. Not sure what you are looking for.

    'Bad guys' can infiltrate the forums with ease.

    And? As you have seen, when someone is being abusive they are kicked out.

    Apple should be more stringent in my opinion.

    That is fair.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules? >>>>>>>>>>>
    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums! >>>>>>>>>
    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    I am not really concerned about the forums there.

    Indeed. I got that impression.

    What about THIS place?
    https://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9373&p=124552#p124552

    I have gone there on your request in the past. Nothing there of much interest
    to me. No reason to assume anything nefarious.

    THAT comment of yours rather surprises me. You appear to enjoy asking
    and answering questions and that BBS seems to fit that bill admirably.

    I went there and did not see any questions I felt needed to be answered or any
    significant tech talks that pulled me in. Is there one going on you would >>> think I would be interested in?

    There are LOTS of unanswered questions. They are a separate category.

    Any specific ones you want to point to? How long would it take to find a question or topic of interest? Any why that forum when there are many out there? I am also in FB groups.

    Please take your pick!

    https://x704.net/bbs/search.php?search_id=unanswered

    Why don't you like the venue for your everyday adventures?

    Was not fond of the format and the content did not pull me in. What
    conversations there have you found to be interesting?

    The ones where "Anonymous" curtailed the discussion!

    Can you offer a link again?

    Sure:-

    https://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9373&p=124552#p124552

    You'll note that it's run by 'BDAqua' - a top honcho on the ASC forums! >>>>>>
    There's more on-line than Usenet! 😉

    Can you determine any real-life information about BDAqua?

    The first question is: do I think I have the right to do so? If so do I think there is the info required to do so?

    I wanted “back on the site” to satisfy myself that X704 is not simply a playground for bad guys - nowhere do I see a formal definition of why
    the phbb was set up and by whom. Excluding me clearly demonstrates, to
    me, that someone is hiding something! I noticed that WZZZ was
    particularly acerbic even though he has membership of The Lounge on the
    ASC forums. Logic tells me that by the law of averages, there MUST be
    ‘bad guys' operating on the ASC forums.

    Unless you know different!

    I believe one has right to know the REAL person who is encouraging folk
    to break Apple's rules whilst, at the same time, masquerading as a top
    poster in the ASC forums.

    https://discussions.apple.com/profile/BDAqua/subscriptions

    Have you, by chance, ever read this thread of mine (right to the YT clip
    at the end!?

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/669625/av-for-mac-can-you-answer-these-unanswered-questions/

    --
    David

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to You're Kidding on Mon Aug 26 00:08:36 2024
    On 25/08/2024 23:41, You're Kidding wrote:
    On Aug 24, 2024 at 5:15:34 AM EDT, "David Brooks" <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:

    On 24/08/2024 01:05, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:21:05 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisjr1F5itgU3@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 00:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:04:31 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisirvF5itgU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net> >>>>>>>>>>>>>
    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>>>>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>>>>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless! >>>>>>>>>>>
    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums, >>>>>>>>>> TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing. >>>>>>>>>
    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies
    and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome
    there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to >>>>>> reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the >>>>>> ASC forums.

    Get involved in your battle with them. But you already said they said it was
    OK. This is all so weird.

    Do YOU thinks it's OK to use an AppleID - other than your "real" one - >>>> in order to access the ASC forums?

    I would likely only use my real one. I do not know. But you said they said it
    was OK.

    Yes indeed. They don't seem to think it's a security risk.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    Why would I get caught up in it? I do not use the forums except very casually.

    To help satisfy my curiosity! ;-)

    I am not comfortable digging into them for you after you have been kicked out
    for what you describe as repeated poor behavior. Does not seem moral.

    THEY have described my behaviour in that way.

    That is, or course, untrue. I /have/ asked searching questions and some
    folk there don't like that.
    SOMEBODY there also manipulates posts/threads to suit their own agenda!

    Why not test for yourself instead of making yourself persona non grata
    here in my Usenet group?

    Try it ....... you might like it! ;-)

    Can't you and Snit take this to private email?

    You're Kidding! 😎

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  • From Alan Browne@21:1/5 to Snit on Tue Aug 27 15:46:59 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 2024-08-22 12:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "Da

    Why do you reply to it at all?

    --
    "It would be a measureless disaster if Russian barbarism overlaid
    the culture and independence of the ancient States of Europe."
    Winston Churchill

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Tue Aug 27 21:31:36 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 27/08/2024 21:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 27, 2024 at 12:46:59 PM MST, "Alan Browne" wrote <T2qzO.25114$xnk2.21931@fx11.iad>:

    On 2024-08-22 12:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "Da

    Why do you reply to it at all?

    I think David does have a good heart... he does not mean to be harmful as say Pothead or Skeeter or Carroll or Gremlin do. But his focus here is not healthy
    for him.

    People ignore my questions about file size discrepancy, Snit.

    Will you, please, ask if anyone can explain why the downloaded file from EtreCheck is far smaller that the total files found by AppCleaner?

    https://i.ibb.co/y0t7T54/Screenshot-2022-04-15-at-10-54-52.png

    The reason might be as simple as the fact that the downloaded file is a
    ZIP file!

    But I don't think that's it!

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Tue Aug 27 21:44:57 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 27/08/2024 21:37, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 27, 2024 at 1:31:36 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lj6rdbFn592U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 27/08/2024 21:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 27, 2024 at 12:46:59 PM MST, "Alan Browne" wrote
    <T2qzO.25114$xnk2.21931@fx11.iad>:

    On 2024-08-22 12:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "Da

    Why do you reply to it at all?

    I think David does have a good heart... he does not mean to be harmful as say
    Pothead or Skeeter or Carroll or Gremlin do. But his focus here is not healthy
    for him.

    People ignore my questions about file size discrepancy, Snit.

    I think that is the most interesting part of your recent questions.

    Will you, please, ask if anyone can explain why the downloaded file from
    EtreCheck is far smaller that the total files found by AppCleaner?

    The total files? You mean including the ones made after by the app and the ones made by the OS? Files which are not a part of the download? One would expect that to be larger, no?

    I don't know about "the ones made after by the app".

    Does it 'feel right' to you?

    https://i.ibb.co/y0t7T54/Screenshot-2022-04-15-at-10-54-52.png

    The reason might be as simple as the fact that the downloaded file is a
    ZIP file!

    But I don't think that's it!

    So you are asking about the file size discrepancy?

    Yes, I am.

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  • From Skeeter@21:1/5 to All on Tue Aug 27 16:15:13 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    In article <66ce3099$0$3620712$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com>, brock.mcnuggets@gmail.com says...

    On Aug 27, 2024 at 12:46:59áPM MST, "Alan Browne" wrote <T2qzO.25114$xnk2.21931@fx11.iad>:

    On 2024-08-22 12:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19áAM MST, "Da

    Why do you reply to it at all?

    I think David does have a good heart... he does not mean to be harmful as say Pothead or Skeeter or Carroll or Gremlin do. But his focus here is not healthy
    for him.

    You mean you don't agree with us so that means we're bad. Typical
    liberal thinking.

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Mike Easter on Thu Aug 22 12:34:10 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
    -------- Forwarded Message --------
    Subject: Why? - EXPLANATION!
    Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:43:49 +0100
    From: David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org>
    Newsgroups: alt.computer.workshop,uk.comp.sys.mac,comp.sys.mac.system References: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net> <lina1sFbs8sU1@mid.individual.net>



    On 22/08/2024 00:03, Mike Easter wrote:
    BDB wrote:
    Subject: Why?
    Would BDB have us believe that --

     - he hasn't a clue about how he offends in various ways
     - he doesn't 'troll' for our responses to his bannings from moderated places

    Ah! - But I do! ;-)

    Personally I happen to believe that people should --

     - behave themselves in such places as ASC

    I always HAVE 'behaved myself' in the ASC forums!

    Do you have evidence to the contrary?

     - not try to stimulate conversation by acting 'stupidly' OR dishonestly

    I only do so on Usenet (I think!)

    Now then - I'll explain what this is all about!

    My 'Cunning Plan" (as my boy used to say!) was to verify that someone
    'here' (ASW) is monitoring my activity and reporting back to his
    'controller' in 'The Lounge" - part of the ASC forums set-up.

    This Message-ID: <lieo8nF2lssU3@mid.individual.net> laid out the
    question almost exactly as I'd posted it on the ASC forums.

    I received four responses (notified to me by email - and I reproduced 3
    here in ACW).

    Then 'someone' - whomever it is monitoring here - notified a 'moderator'
    in 'The Lounge' that poster 'WhiterThanWhite' was actually David B.,
    incognito, and then "I" was banned again. As far as I can tell the
    original post and all responses have been removed from the ASC forums.

    If you Google, you will find notification that my post WAS made:-

    https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&oq=What+does+%22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBDDY3MjUxMDIyajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

    Here's a screenshot of an extract from that link:-

    https://i.ibb.co/rwBtnWL/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-11-13-38.png

    Here's some information about The Lounge ......

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251745608?sortBy=rank

    YOU may think I'm crazy - but I am not so. 🙂

    Want to test for yourself?

    Go to the ASC forums and ask questions about EtreCheck. By all means
    check out the Etresoft Inc address as shown here too:- https://www.etresoft.com/en/index.html

    21 Simcoe Street South
    Oshawa Ontario L1H 4G1
    Canada

    They are operating from a PO Box Number!

    HTH

    --
    Kind regards,
    David

    UCSM and CSMS groups added as an extra addressee

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    <th valign="BASELINE" align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap">From: </th>
    <td>David Brooks <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:BDB@nomail.afraid.org">&lt;BDB@nomail.afraid.org&gt;</a></td>
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    <th valign="BASELINE" align="RIGHT" nowrap="nowrap">References:
    </th>
    <td><a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net">&lt;lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net&gt;</a>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:lina1sFbs8sU1@mid.individual.net">&lt;lina1sFbs8sU1@mid.individual.net&gt;</a></td>
    </tr>
    </tbody>
    </table>
    <br>
    <br>
    On 22/08/2024 00:03, Mike Easter wrote:<br>
    <blockquote type="cite">BDB wrote:<br>
    <blockquote type="cite">Subject: Why?<br>
    </blockquote>
    Would BDB have us believe that --<br>
    <br>
     - he hasn't a clue about how he offends in various ways<br>
     - he doesn't 'troll' for our responses to his bannings from
    moderated places<br>
    </blockquote>
    <br>
    Ah! - But I do! ;-)<br>
    <br>
    <blockquote type="cite">Personally I happen to believe that people
    should --<br>
    <br>
     - behave themselves in such places as ASC<br>
    </blockquote>
    <br>
    I always HAVE 'behaved myself' in the ASC forums!<br>
    <br>
    Do you have evidence to the contrary?<br>
    <br>
    <blockquote type="cite">  - not try to stimulate conversation by
    acting 'stupidly' OR dishonestly<br>
    </blockquote>
    <br>
    I only do so on Usenet (I think!)<br>
    <br>
    Now then - I'll explain what this is all about!<br>
    <br>
    My 'Cunning Plan" (as my boy used to say!) was to verify that
    someone<br>
    'here' (ASW) is monitoring my activity and reporting back to his<br>
    'controller' in 'The Lounge" - part of the ASC forums set-up.<br>
    <br>
    This Message-ID: <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:lieo8nF2lssU3@mid.individual.net">&lt;lieo8nF2lssU3@mid.individual.net&gt;</a> laid out
    the<br>
    question almost exactly as I'd posted it on the ASC forums.<br>
    <br>
    I received four responses (notified to me by email - and I
    reproduced 3<br>
    here in ACW).<br>
    <br>
    Then 'someone' - whomever it is monitoring here - notified a
    'moderator'<br>
    in 'The Lounge' that poster 'WhiterThanWhite' was actually David
    B.,<br>
    incognito, and then "I" was banned again. As far as I can tell the<br>
    original post and all responses have been removed from the ASC
    forums.<br>
    <br>
    If you Google, you will find notification that my post WAS made:-<br>
    <br>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&amp;oq=What+does+%22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBDDY3MjUxMDIyajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=
    chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">https://www.google.com/search?q=What+does+%22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&amp;oq=What+does+%22Reinstall+macOS%22+do%2C+exactly%3F&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBDDY3MjUxMDIyajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8</
    <br>
    <br>
    Here's a screenshot of an extract from that link:-<br>
    <br>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://i.ibb.co/rwBtnWL/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-11-13-38.png">https://i.ibb.co/rwBtnWL/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-11-13-38.png</a><br>
    <br>
    Here's some information about The Lounge ......<br>
    <br>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251745608?sortBy=rank">https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251745608?sortBy=rank</a><br>
    <br>
    YOU may think I'm crazy - but I am not so. 🙂<br>
    <br>
    Want to test for yourself?<br>
    <br>
    Go to the ASC forums and ask questions about EtreCheck. By all
    means<br>
    check out the Etresoft Inc address as shown here too:-<br>
    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.etresoft.com/en/index.html">https://www.etresoft.com/en/index.html</a><br>
    <br>
    21 Simcoe Street South<br>
    Oshawa Ontario L1H 4G1<br>
    Canada<br>
    <br>
    They are operating from a PO Box Number!<br>
    <br>
    HTH<br>
    <br>
    <pre class="moz-signature">--
    Kind regards,
    David

    UCSM and CSMS groups added as an extra addressee
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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Thu Aug 22 15:36:19 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Thu Aug 22 17:56:43 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite

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  • From Skeeter@21:1/5 to All on Thu Aug 22 11:02:20 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    In article <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>, BDB@nomail.afraid.org
    says...

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19áAM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10áAM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite

    He wont, he never does.

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Skeeter on Thu Aug 22 19:51:24 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 22/08/2024 18:02, Skeeter wrote:
    In article <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>, BDB@nomail.afraid.org
    says...

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite

    He wont, he never does.

    That's untrue. He usually does find the reference.

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Thu Aug 22 22:14:09 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Fri Aug 23 09:20:03 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png >>>>>
    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the
    question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent
    themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    Thanks.

    --
    David

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Fri Aug 23 17:04:04 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png >>>>>>>
    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things. >>>
    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the
    question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent
    themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums,
    TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

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  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Fri Aug 23 18:16:52 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things. >>>>>
    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox! >>>>
    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the
    question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running >>>> the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent
    themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums,
    TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 00:04:31 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox! >>>>>>
    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think >>>>>> there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running >>>>>> the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums,
    TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC >>>>>> forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the >>>> ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the
    ASC forums.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 00:21:05 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 00:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:04:31 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lisirvF5itgU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think >>>>>>>> there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums, >>>>>> TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies >>> and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome >>> there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC >>>>>>>> forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the >>>>>> ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would >>> not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to
    reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the
    ASC forums.

    Get involved in your battle with them. But you already said they said it was OK. This is all so weird.

    Do YOU thinks it's OK to use an AppleID - other than your "real" one -
    in order to access the ASC forums?

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums. >>>>
    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    Why would I get caught up in it? I do not use the forums except very casually.

    To help satisfy my curiosity! ;-)

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 00:32:06 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox! >>>>>>
    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think >>>>>> there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running >>>>>> the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums,
    TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC >>>>>> forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the >>>> ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the
    ASC forums.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums.

    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 08:24:47 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 00:13, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:04:53 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lisislF5itgU2@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png >>>>>>>
    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things. >>>
    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.


    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched.

    You repeatedly talk about things outside of Apple... often implicating people as if they were doing wrong even when there is no evidence or reason. This has
    been covered many times.


    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    You did speak of third parties.


    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the
    question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent
    themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    If they told you that why did you ask me to ask them that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC
    forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    Why? I am not wanting to harass them or get involved with your battle with them. You have been repeatedly inappropriate and they have told you that many times.

    Thanks.

    <SIGH> :-(

    In the old days ...... do you think that reinstalling an operating on a computer effectively erased a drive?

    Would malware on that hard drive have be eradicated?

    That appears NOT to happen nowadays on a Mac.

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 08:43:14 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 01:04, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:32:06 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liskfmF5itgU5@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:-

    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think >>>>>>>> there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums, >>>>>> TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies >>> and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome >>> there.

    Who has told you that?

    You!

    No - I've reported what emails from 'moderators' have said!

    I most certainly 'touched a nerve' - I must have got close to the truth.

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC >>>>>>>> forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA.

    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the >>>>>> ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would >>> not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to
    reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the
    ASC forums.

    If not for joining your battle with them they why? And you said they already said it was OK. Why ask when we have an answer? This is all so odd to me.

    I simply wanted you to check - so that both you and others reading here
    would would have a second opinion.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums. >>>>
    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter?

    I am not really concerned about the forums there.

    Indeed. I got that impression.

    What about THIS place? https://x704.net/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9373&p=124552#p124552

    You'll note that it's run by 'BDAqua' - a top honcho on the ASC forums!

    There's more on-line than Usenet! 😉

    --
    David

    --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
    * Origin: fsxNet Usenet Gateway (21:1/5)
  • From David Brooks@21:1/5 to Snit on Sat Aug 24 10:15:34 2024
    XPost: alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac

    On 24/08/2024 01:05, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:21:05 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lisjr1F5itgU3@mid.individual.net>:

    On 24/08/2024 00:11, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:04:31 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lisirvF5itgU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 21:16, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:16:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirug4F1vc0U4@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 17:09, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:04:04 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <lirq7kF1vc0U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 15:31, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:20:03 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
    <liqv1jFsidqU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 23/08/2024 00:10, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 2:14:09 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <lipo11Fn1psU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 18:01, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 9:56:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip8ubFkrm3U1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 17:52, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:36:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <lip0n3Fjk9uU1@mid.individual.net>:

    On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
    On Aug 22, 2024 at 4:34:10 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>:


    Data could not be decoded.
    Data could not be decoded.

    Any idea why?

    Context?

    Here's a screenshot - you'll have to magnify:- >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    https://i.ibb.co/jLBHSfw/4278848-B-D336-4-FD4-9-EA4-2260-CDD43-D61.png

    You posted the reason why your posts at the forum were removed and now you are
    asking others why it was removed? It was removed for the reasons you posted.

    Really?

    Please cite


    No MID?

    Arg! I copied the whole message. My client sometimes does stupid things.

    Message-ID: <lin80kFb5gfU2@mid.individual.net>

    Sorry it did not come through the first time.

    OK

    That was the message sent from Apple with their standard routine bollox!

    *I want to know what nerve my question touched*.

    There was NOTHING "inappropriate" about my question. (Or do you think
    there was?)

    Someone notified Apple that that 'WhiterThanWhite' - who asked the >>>>>>>>>> question on the ASC - was actually me.

    There is no way to challenge an arbitrary decision made by those running
    the ASC forums. Even Apple Support advises folk to simply reinvent >>>>>>>>>> themselves under a new Apple ID and carry-on-regardless!

    You quoted where they said you should not.

    I did indeed. I'm not hiding anything!

    I have also explained that BDAqua, a major player on the ASC forums, >>>>>>>> TOLD me to reinvent myself under another Apple ID.|
    Apple Support - by telephone - also told me the same thing.

    They were OK with it until you continued behavior they asked you to stop. OK.

    I really do wish you would pay proper attention.

    You have been repeatedly asked to stop posting things about other companies
    and about your fears of malware. You keep doing so and are now not welcome
    there.

    Who has told you that?

    Please give them a ring yourself and ask Apple Support about the ASC >>>>>>>>>> forums and let us know what they say over there in the USA. >>>>>>>>>
    I have no desire to be kicked from the forums for harassing them over how they
    handle people who do not respect their rules.

    How is calling Apple Support on the 'phone going to hassle anyone on the
    ASC forums?

    OK, no désire to harass Apple in any medium.

    I didn't ask you to harass Apple.

    You want me to contact them and ask about your battle with them. That would
    not be appropriate.

    That is not correct.

    I suggested that you 'phone Apple Support and ask if it is OK for you to >>>> reinvent yourself under a new Apple ID in order to gain access to the
    ASC forums.

    Get involved in your battle with them. But you already said they said it was
    OK. This is all so weird.

    Do YOU thinks it's OK to use an AppleID - other than your "real" one -
    in order to access the ASC forums?

    I would likely only use my real one. I do not know. But you said they said it was OK.

    Yes indeed. They don't seem to think it's a security risk.

    They make up their own rules, Snit.

    Sure... it is their forum. Who else should make the rules?

    https://discussions.apple.com/terms

    Apple should make the rules - and Apple should moderate the ASC forums. >>>>>>
    Apple do NOT moderate the ASC forums.

    If you don't believe me, ask the question on the ASC forums!

    They oversee it, surely.

    I'm not sure that they do. How will you find out the truth of this matter? >>>
    Why would I get caught up in it? I do not use the forums except very casually.

    To help satisfy my curiosity! ;-)

    I am not comfortable digging into them for you after you have been kicked out for what you describe as repeated poor behavior. Does not seem moral.

    THEY have described my behaviour in that way.

    That is, or course, untrue. I /have/ asked searching questions and some
    folk there don't like that.
    SOMEBODY there also manipulates posts/threads to suit their own agenda!

    Why not test for yourself instead of making yourself persona non grata
    here in my Usenet group?

    Try it ....... you might like it! ;-)

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