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Old Sep 15, 2007 | 5:29 am
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Originally Posted by FliesWay2Much
Concerning screener names, it's best to do that discreetly and tell them after the fact that you have their names and intend to file a complaint. Most screeners won't hide their badges until you ask for their names, so they will leave themselves vulnerable to a sneak attack. Calling them by name out of the blue can be really effective.
Yes, indeed!
This takes a certain degree of tradecraft which requires practice. Every time you go through a checkpoint or pass some of them on a break, try to pick a name and number off a badge or two.
This is exactly what I do! And I thought I was the only one. ^^^

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