On 22/08/2024 18:24, T i m wrote:
> On 22/08/2024 14:06, David Brooks wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> Just for a moment suppose ..... that some naive Mac user visits the
>> ASC forums and asks for advice.
>>
>> Just suppose that they are 'invited' to download and run software
>> which has not been vetted by the Apple App Store.
>>
>> Just suppose that it is later suggested that they then re-install their
>> macOS, which they proceed to do (without first erasing their hard drive)
>>
>> Everything should then simply 'work' - and it will!
>>
>> What about malicious code installed at the time as using the
>> unapproved software? THAT is left untouched on the machine - a hidden
>> backdoor.
>>
>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>
> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download bad
> stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
>
> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>
> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.

You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could use
the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.

Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.

A coincidence I'm sure.

On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>

>>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>>
>> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
>> bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
>>
>> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>>
>> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
>
> You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could use
> the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.

Likely breaking the licence rules.
>
> Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.

He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
>
> A coincidence I'm sure.

Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>

Cheers, T i m

On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
> On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
> <snip>
>
>>>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>>>
>>> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
>>> bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
>>>
>>> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>>>
>>> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
>>
>> You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could use
>> the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
>
> Likely breaking the licence rules.

Absolutely right!

>> Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
>
> He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.

WTF??? He's still posting here in the ACW group!

>> A coincidence I'm sure.
>
> Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>

The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!

On Aug 22, 2024 at 11:52:47 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lipfnvFlomcU2@mid.individual.net>:

> On 22/08/2024 18:17, Snit wrote:
>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 10:16:37 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>> <lipa3lFkrm3U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>
>>> On 22/08/2024 17:49, Snit wrote:
>>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:41:23 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>> <lip10jFjk9uU2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>
>>>>> On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
>>>>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 5:47:06 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>> <lioqaaFik0sU1@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 22/08/2024 02:03, Snit wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>>>> <lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
>>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
>>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
>>>>>>>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
>>>>>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
>>>>>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
>>>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/
>>>>>>>>>> questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and
>>>>>>>> imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is
>>>>>>>> deemed inappropriate.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What - in detail - was "inappropriate" in my question?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I do not recall all the details -- but we have talked about this before: you
>>>>>> go there asking about apps / developers and suggesting they might be doing
>>>>>> wrong when there is absolutely no evidence they are. This is not even about
>>>>>> Apple software but third party software which is not relevant for the site.
>>>>>> You do this over and over even when asked by them not to. Other than killing
>>>>>> your account how could they have gotten you to stop?
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm talking about the question posed THIS WEEK!
>>>>
>>>> Was it a part of a pattern of exaggerated and inappropriate concern you have
>>>> expressed there?
>>>
>>> Absolutely not.
>>
>> What was it about?
>
> Are you kidding me Snit?

I do not keep track of your questions. They are usually about some product.

You had a recent question about resetting a computer. Is that what you mean? I
do not know if you had others.

>
>>>>>>> I'm deadly serious in this quest, Snit.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Can you identify anything controversial?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For what conceivable reason was the question removed?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Not sure what you are asking about being removed... something in ACW? Not
>>>>>> possible.
>>>>>
>>>>> Perhaps someone else will explain if you cannot understand what has been
>>>>> written so very clearly. <sigh>
>>>>
>>>> The question on the Apple forum... you posted the reasons why. Surely you do
>>>> not mean that, do you?
>>>
>>> I posted the same question here in ACW
>>
>> What Message ID?
>
> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>

I do not see an issue with asking how to reset a Mac... though the answer was
already on the Apple database.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
> On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
>> On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
>> <snip>
>>
>>>>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>>>>
>>>> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
>>>> bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
>>>>
>>>> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>>>>
>>>> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
>>>
>>> You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could
>>> use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
>>
>> Likely breaking the licence rules.
>
> Absolutely right!
>
>>> Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
>>
>> He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
>
> WTF???  He's still posting here in the ACW group!
>
>>> A coincidence I'm sure.
>>
>> Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
>
> The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!

And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?

Cheers, T i m

On 23/08/2024 00:18, Snit wrote:
> On Aug 22, 2024 at 11:52:47 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
> <lipfnvFlomcU2@mid.individual.net>:
>
>> On 22/08/2024 18:17, Snit wrote:
>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 10:16:37 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>> <lipa3lFkrm3U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>
>>>> On 22/08/2024 17:49, Snit wrote:
>>>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:41:23 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>> <lip10jFjk9uU2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
>>>>>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 5:47:06 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>>> <lioqaaFik0sU1@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 22/08/2024 02:03, Snit wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>>>>> <lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
>>>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
>>>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
>>>>>>>>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
>>>>>>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
>>>>>>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
>>>>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/
>>>>>>>>>>> questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and
>>>>>>>>> imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is
>>>>>>>>> deemed inappropriate.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What - in detail - was "inappropriate" in my question?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I do not recall all the details -- but we have talked about this before: you
>>>>>>> go there asking about apps / developers and suggesting they might be doing
>>>>>>> wrong when there is absolutely no evidence they are. This is not even about
>>>>>>> Apple software but third party software which is not relevant for the site.
>>>>>>> You do this over and over even when asked by them not to. Other than killing
>>>>>>> your account how could they have gotten you to stop?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm talking about the question posed THIS WEEK!
>>>>>
>>>>> Was it a part of a pattern of exaggerated and inappropriate concern you have
>>>>> expressed there?
>>>>
>>>> Absolutely not.
>>>
>>> What was it about?
>>
>> Are you kidding me Snit?
>
> I do not keep track of your questions. They are usually about some product.
>
> You had a recent question about resetting a computer. Is that what you mean? I
> do not know if you had others.

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

>>>>>>>> I'm deadly serious in this quest, Snit.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Can you identify anything controversial?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> For what conceivable reason was the question removed?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Not sure what you are asking about being removed... something in ACW? Not
>>>>>>> possible.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Perhaps someone else will explain if you cannot understand what has been
>>>>>> written so very clearly. <sigh>
>>>>>
>>>>> The question on the Apple forum... you posted the reasons why. Surely you do
>>>>> not mean that, do you?
>>>>
>>>> I posted the same question here in ACW
>>>
>>> What Message ID?
>>
>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>
>
> I do not see an issue with asking how to reset a Mac... though the answer was
> already on the Apple database.

So what WAS "inappropriate" about my question, repeated here:-

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//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//

What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//

Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly

How would YOU have answered the OP's question?

--
HTH
David

On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
> On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
>> On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
>>> On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
>>> <snip>
>>>
>>>>>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
>>>>> bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
>>>>>
>>>>> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>>>>>
>>>>> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
>>>>
>>>> You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could
>>>> use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
>>>
>>> Likely breaking the licence rules.
>>
>> Absolutely right!
>>
>>>> Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
>>>
>>> He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
>>
>> WTF???  He's still posting here in the ACW group!
>>
>>>> A coincidence I'm sure.
>>>
>>> Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
>>
>> The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
>
> And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?

Yes, of course! 🙂

He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!

On 23/08/2024 09:32, David Brooks wrote:
> On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
>> On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
>>> On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
>>>> On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>
>>>>>>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to
>>>>>> download bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline,
>>>>>> hopefully forever.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
>>>>>
>>>>> You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could
>>>>> use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
>>>>
>>>> Likely breaking the licence rules.
>>>
>>> Absolutely right!
>>>
>>>>> Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
>>>>
>>>> He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
>>>
>>> WTF???  He's still posting here in the ACW group!
>>>
>>>>> A coincidence I'm sure.
>>>>
>>>> Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
>>>
>>> The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
>>
>> And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
>
> Yes, of course! 🙂

Bizarre.
>
> He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!

You really don't get any of it do you?

The whole engraver thing has been repeatedly used against Snit by the
usual culprits and you think playing along with them against your
'friend' is good for your 'friend'?

You really are either thick or don't care about anyone, including your
friends?

Cheers, T i m

On 23/08/2024 09:53, T i m wrote:
> On 23/08/2024 09:32, David Brooks wrote:
>> On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
>>> On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
>>>> On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
>>>>> On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to
>>>>>>> download bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline,
>>>>>>> hopefully forever.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could
>>>>>> use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
>>>>>
>>>>> Likely breaking the licence rules.
>>>>
>>>> Absolutely right!
>>>>
>>>>>> Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
>>>>>
>>>>> He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
>>>>
>>>> WTF???  He's still posting here in the ACW group!
>>>>
>>>>>> A coincidence I'm sure.
>>>>>
>>>>> Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
>>>>
>>>> The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
>>>
>>> And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
>>
>> Yes, of course! 🙂
>
> Bizarre.
>>
>> He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!
>
> You really don't get any of it do you?
>
> The whole engraver thing has been repeatedly used against Snit by the
> usual culprits and you think playing along with them against your
> 'friend' is good for your 'friend'?
>
> You really are either thick or don't care about anyone, including your
> friends?

Do YOU see red?

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

I don't think Snit will! 🙂

On 23/08/2024 11:38, David Brooks wrote:
> On 23/08/2024 09:53, T i m wrote:
>> On 23/08/2024 09:32, David Brooks wrote:
>>> On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
>>>> On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>> On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
>>>>>> On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to
>>>>>>>> download bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline,
>>>>>>>> hopefully forever.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE
>>>>>>> could use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Likely breaking the licence rules.
>>>>>
>>>>> Absolutely right!
>>>>>
>>>>>>> Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
>>>>>
>>>>> WTF???  He's still posting here in the ACW group!
>>>>>
>>>>>>> A coincidence I'm sure.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
>>>>>
>>>>> The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
>>>>
>>>> And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
>>>
>>> Yes, of course! 🙂
>>
>> Bizarre.
>>>
>>> He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!
>>
>> You really don't get any of it do you?
>>
>> The whole engraver thing has been repeatedly used against Snit by the
>> usual culprits and you think playing along with them against your
>> 'friend' is good for your 'friend'?
>>
>> You really are either thick or don't care about anyone, including your
>> friends?
>
> Do YOU see red?

Am I colour blind? No.
>
> https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Second hit on the link you sent:

https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/thread/687438

People outing you for being you.
>
> I don't think Snit will! 🙂

So, WTF has your reply go to do with anything I said?

Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have
trousers on before you go out?

Cheers, T i m

On 23/08/2024 09:29, David Brooks wrote:

<snip>

> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
>
> What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
> programs and change settings to default?//
>
> Here are answers on-line:-
> https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
>
> How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
>
If you had any idea how an OS / filesystem / preferences work you could
answer it for yourself.

If you owned a computer and were doing something like re-installing the
OS for a specific reason then found an online forum and posted to it
asking such a question, you would sound like a vegetarian asking if
cauliflower is vegan.

So you have a computer, have reinstalled the OS and found it doesn't
delete your personal files and are asking why it didn't also delete
something you believe to be malware?

Cheers, T i m

On 23/08/2024 12:36, T i m wrote:
> On 23/08/2024 09:29, David Brooks wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
>>
>> What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
>> programs and change settings to default?//
>>
>> Here are answers on-line:-
>> https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-
>> macos-do-exactly
>>
>> How would YOU have answered the OP's question?

=

> If you had any idea how an OS / filesystem / preferences work you could
> answer it for yourself.
>
> If you owned a computer and were doing something like re-installing the
> OS for a specific reason then found an online forum and posted to it
> asking such a question, you would sound like a vegetarian asking if
> cauliflower is vegan.
>
> So you have a computer, have reinstalled the OS and found it doesn't
> delete your personal files and are asking why it didn't also delete
> something you believe to be malware?

=

Please confirm that that is the exact reply you would have posted in
response to the person who originally asked the question.

This fellow:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/users/229525/brendon-ai

Is that right?

--
David

By the way, the original question may be found here:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly

On 23/08/2024 12:50, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>

>> If you had any idea how an OS / filesystem / preferences work you
>> could answer it for yourself.
>>
>> If you owned a computer and were doing something like re-installing
>> the OS for a specific reason then found an online forum and posted to
>> it asking such a question, you would sound like a vegetarian asking if
>> cauliflower is vegan.
>>
>> So you have a computer, have reinstalled the OS and found it doesn't
>> delete your personal files and are asking why it didn't also delete
>> something you believe to be malware?
>
> =
>
> Please confirm that that is the exact reply you would have posted in
> response to the person who originally asked the question.

No, I wouldn't have included the 'honest' (as you would call them) bits
in my first reply but I would after reading their reply to people who
had tried to answer ther question honestly and accurately:

"No, it doesn't install the system that came with the Mac when it was
new. This is a 2010 iMac with Sierra installed, but it came with Snow
Leopard. I reinstalled Sierra. –
brendon-ai
Commented Mar 19, 2017 at 13:32"

Can you see why that reply is that of a stupid twat or troll (or
possibly just on the spectrum)?

Was it you perchance as it very much fits your MO and false sense of
entitlement?

Cheers, T i m

On 23/08/2024 13:21, T i m wrote:
> On 23/08/2024 12:50, David Brooks wrote:
> <snip>
>
>>> If you had any idea how an OS / filesystem / preferences work you
>>> could answer it for yourself.
>>>
>>> If you owned a computer and were doing something like re-installing
>>> the OS for a specific reason then found an online forum and posted to
>>> it asking such a question, you would sound like a vegetarian asking
>>> if cauliflower is vegan.
>>>
>>> So you have a computer, have reinstalled the OS and found it doesn't
>>> delete your personal files and are asking why it didn't also delete
>>> something you believe to be malware?
>>
>> =
>>
>> Please confirm that that is the exact reply you would have posted in
>> response to the person who originally asked the question.
>
> No,

Thanks.

> I wouldn't have included the 'honest' (as you would call them) bits
> in my first reply but I would after reading their reply to people who
> had tried to answer ther question honestly and accurately:
>
> "No, it doesn't install the system that came with the Mac when it was
> new. This is a 2010 iMac with Sierra installed, but it came with Snow
> Leopard. I reinstalled Sierra. –
> brendon-ai
> Commented Mar 19, 2017 at 13:32"
>
> Can you see why that reply is that of a stupid twat or troll (or
> possibly just on the spectrum)?
>
> Was it you perchance as it very much fits your MO and false sense of
> entitlement?

No, it wasn't me.

I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy - the Apple Mac is a magical place for malware to
hide if folk can be persuaded to deliberately load and authorise suspect
software.

On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>

> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
> trigger controversy -

So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?

I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.

Cheers, T i m

On Aug 23, 2024 at 1:29:52 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<liqvk0FsidqU2@mid.individual.net>:

> On 23/08/2024 00:18, Snit wrote:
>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 11:52:47 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>> <lipfnvFlomcU2@mid.individual.net>:
>>
>>> On 22/08/2024 18:17, Snit wrote:
>>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 10:16:37 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>> <lipa3lFkrm3U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>
>>>>> On 22/08/2024 17:49, Snit wrote:
>>>>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:41:23 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>> <lip10jFjk9uU2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Aug 22, 2024 at 5:47:06 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>>>> <lioqaaFik0sU1@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On 22/08/2024 02:03, Snit wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>>>>>> <lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
>>>>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
>>>>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
>>>>>>>>>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
>>>>>>>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
>>>>>>>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
>>>>>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/
>>>>>>>>>>>> questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and
>>>>>>>>>> imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is
>>>>>>>>>> deemed inappropriate.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> What - in detail - was "inappropriate" in my question?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I do not recall all the details -- but we have talked about this before: you
>>>>>>>> go there asking about apps / developers and suggesting they might be doing
>>>>>>>> wrong when there is absolutely no evidence they are. This is not even about
>>>>>>>> Apple software but third party software which is not relevant for the site.
>>>>>>>> You do this over and over even when asked by them not to. Other than killing
>>>>>>>> your account how could they have gotten you to stop?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I'm talking about the question posed THIS WEEK!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Was it a part of a pattern of exaggerated and inappropriate concern you have
>>>>>> expressed there?
>>>>>
>>>>> Absolutely not.
>>>>
>>>> What was it about?
>>>
>>> Are you kidding me Snit?
>>
>> I do not keep track of your questions. They are usually about some product.
>>
>> You had a recent question about resetting a computer. Is that what you mean? I
>> do not know if you had others.
>
> This Message-ID: <lieo8nF2lssU3@mid.individual.net> laid out the
> question almost exactly as I'd posted it on the ASC forums.

Are there rules in the forums to not ask questions already answered in the
Apple public database?
>
>>>>>>>>> I'm deadly serious in this quest, Snit.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Can you identify anything controversial?
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> For what conceivable reason was the question removed?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Not sure what you are asking about being removed... something in ACW? Not
>>>>>>>> possible.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Perhaps someone else will explain if you cannot understand what has been
>>>>>>> written so very clearly. <sigh>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The question on the Apple forum... you posted the reasons why. Surely you do
>>>>>> not mean that, do you?
>>>>>
>>>>> I posted the same question here in ACW
>>>>
>>>> What Message ID?
>>>
>>> <liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>
>>
>> I do not see an issue with asking how to reset a Mac... though the answer was
>> already on the Apple database.
>
> So what WAS "inappropriate" about my question, repeated here:-
>
> Path:
> ...!eternal-september.org!feeder3.eternal-september.org!fu-berlin.de!uni-ber
> lin.de!individual.net!not-for-mail
> From: David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org>
> Newsgroups: alt.computer.workshop,comp.sys.mac.system
> Subject: What does "Reinstall macOS" do, exactly?
> Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:10:47 +0100
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> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
>
> What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
> programs and change settings to default?//
>
> Here are answers on-line:-
> https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
>
> How would YOU have answered the OP's question?

You are not just asking a question but pointing to stackexchange. Is that
allowed?

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Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
> <snip>
>
>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>> trigger controversy -
>
> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>
> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
> what I think of you.

I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>

Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?

On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:

> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>> <snip>
>>
>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>> trigger controversy -
>>
>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>
>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>> what I think of you.
>
> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>
> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?

It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
> On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
>
>> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>>> <snip>
>>>
>>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>>> trigger controversy -
>>>
>>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>>
>>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>>> what I think of you.
>>
>> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>>
>> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
>
> It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.

When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?

When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?

If you did either, what user name did you use?

On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:

> On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>
>>> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>>>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>>>> <snip>
>>>>
>>>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>>>> trigger controversy -
>>>>
>>>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>>>
>>>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>>>> what I think of you.
>>>
>>> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>>>
>>> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
>>
>> It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
>
> When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?

None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
>
> When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?

Do not recall.
>
> If you did either, what user name did you use?

Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
> On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
> <liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
>
>> On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>
>>>> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>>>>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>>>>> trigger controversy -
>>>>>
>>>>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>>>>
>>>>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>>>>> what I think of you.
>>>>
>>>> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>>>>
>>>> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
>>>
>>> It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
>>
>> When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
>
> None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.

I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.

>> When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
>
> Do not recall.

With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
each and every day!

>> If you did either, what user name did you use?
>
> Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.

How difficult would that be for you to check?

I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.

On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:

> On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>> <liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
>>
>>> On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
>>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>
>>>>> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>>>>>> trigger controversy -
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>>>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>>>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>>>>>> what I think of you.
>>>>>
>>>>> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>>>>>
>>>>> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
>>>>
>>>> It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
>>>
>>> When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
>>
>> None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
>
> I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.

I have posted at your request. LOL!
>
>>> When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
>>
>> Do not recall.
>
> With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
> each and every day!

I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though
where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
>
>>> If you did either, what user name did you use?
>>
>> Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
>
> How difficult would that be for you to check?
>
> I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.

Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:
> On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
> <lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
>
>> On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>> <liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
>>>
>>>> On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
>>>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>>>>>>> trigger controversy -
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>>>>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>>>>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>>>>>>> what I think of you.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
>>>>>
>>>>> It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
>>>>
>>>> When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
>>>
>>> None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
>>
>> I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
>
> I have posted at your request. LOL!

Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise.
Is the thread still available to you?

>>>> When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
>>>
>>> Do not recall.
>>
>> With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
>> each and every day!
>
> I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
> quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though
> where I might be of help by all means point me to it.

OK - I will do that very thing! 🙂

>>>> If you did either, what user name did you use?
>>>
>>> Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
>>
>> How difficult would that be for you to check?
>>
>> I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.
>
> Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.

In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!

Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown.

TIA

On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:13:23 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisjcjF5jdqU1@mid.individual.net>:

> On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:
>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>> <lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
>>
>>> On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
>>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>> <liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>
>>>>> On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
>>>>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>>>>>>>> trigger controversy -
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>>>>>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>>>>>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>>>>>>>> what I think of you.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
>>>>>
>>>>> When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
>>>>
>>>> None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
>>>
>>> I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
>>
>> I have posted at your request. LOL!
>
> Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise.
> Is the thread still available to you?

I use the name Snit. Here is my profile:

https://discussions.apple.com/profile/Snit/participation

>>>>> When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
>>>>
>>>> Do not recall.
>>>
>>> With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
>>> each and every day!
>>
>> I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
>> quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though
>> where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
>
> OK - I will do that very thing! 🙂

Thanks. That I am open to.
>
>>>>> If you did either, what user name did you use?
>>>>
>>>> Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
>>>
>>> How difficult would that be for you to check?
>>>
>>> I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.
>>
>> Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.
>
> In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!

Curious. I saw it a few minutes ago.

> Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown.

I can now log in.
>
> TIA

--
Personal attacks from those who troll show their own insecurity. They cannot use reason to show the message to be wrong so they try to feel somehow superior by attacking the messenger.

They cling to their attacks and ignore the message time and time again.

On 24/08/2024 00:15, Snit wrote:
> On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:13:23 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
> <lisjcjF5jdqU1@mid.individual.net>:
>
>> On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:
>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>> <lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
>>>
>>>> On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
>>>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>> <liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
>>>>>>> On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
>>>>>>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
>>>>>>>>> On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
>>>>>>>>> <snip>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
>>>>>>>>>> trigger controversy -
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
>>>>>>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
>>>>>>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
>>>>>>>>> what I think of you.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
>>>>>
>>>>> None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
>>>>
>>>> I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
>>>
>>> I have posted at your request. LOL!
>>
>> Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise.
>> Is the thread still available to you?
>
> I use the name Snit. Here is my profile:
>
> https://discussions.apple.com/profile/Snit/participation

Thank you! 🙂

I cannot, however, find any post by you. :-(

>>>>>> When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
>>>>>
>>>>> Do not recall.
>>>>
>>>> With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
>>>> each and every day!
>>>
>>> I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
>>> quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though
>>> where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
>>
>> OK - I will do that very thing! 🙂
>
> Thanks. That I am open to.

:-D

>>>>>> If you did either, what user name did you use?
>>>>>
>>>>> Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
>>>>
>>>> How difficult would that be for you to check?
>>>>
>>>> I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.
>>>
>>> Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.
>>
>> In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!
>
> Curious. I saw it a few minutes ago.

Odd.

>> Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown.
>
> I can now log in.

Curiouser and curiouser!