Update on problem FT member
Dec 1, 2004 | 8:13 pm
#31
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Originally Posted by Guy Betsy
Just reminiscing....
Updating from B Watson's original list:
. . . .
With the latest additions of:
CyberNet
VoiceofAAdvantage
The question is why does he keep coming back worse than his previous predecessor? So when do you think he'll appear again?
Updating from B Watson's original list:
. . . .
With the latest additions of:
CyberNet
VoiceofAAdvantage
The question is why does he keep coming back worse than his previous predecessor? So when do you think he'll appear again?
Originally Posted by Randy Petersen
Other topics please. Like B Watson, I've spent hours the last few days trying to track down these members. I've got a few tools he didn't have, though he was a smart guy and probably figured a few things out. We'll do our best to try and not have these members interrupt your use of FlyerTalk. The best thing you can do is stay on topic so that our efforts to assist you are not interrupted. As noted from B Watson, there is a lead to an Australian ISP and i have a few ideas i'm working on. Thanks for your understanding. Feel free to report any additional "problem FT members" to me.
Cheers,
Randy
Cheers,
Randy
It would not be the first time that real-world personal animosities have spilled over to FlyerTalk (and vice versa).
Likewise, an analysis of the posts by B Watson may indeed reveal insight into his state of mind that may have evidentiary value in civil or criminal cases arising out of this affair.
Finally, as someone who just learned of the demise of the late moderator, I might ask if it would be possible to unlock the thread in this forum that was moved to Community?
Beyond discussion of his alleged fraud, which is a national issue affecting many, many people (other than Flyer Talkers), I would suspect that the issue of depression arises more among heavy computer users than those with well-balanced lives.
The continuation of the now-locked thread could serve as a support to other Flyer Talkers who are having problems out there, and out of his suicide, some good preventative efforts in the Flyer Talk community may arise.
Dec 1, 2004 | 8:52 pm
#32
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I'm confident to guess that the name CyberNet on FT has nothing to do with the company or the people at all..
Dec 1, 2004 | 10:14 pm
#33
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Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
Note that CyberNet was the name of Mr. Watson's company. Perhaps this was either connected to that outfit, or more likely, someone who was alienated from it? This may (or may not) be something to turn over to the pertinent authorities.
Dec 1, 2004 | 10:18 pm
#34
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Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
Note that CyberNet was the name of Mr. Watson's company. Perhaps this was either connected to that outfit, or more likely, someone who was alienated from it? This may (or may not) be something to turn over to the pertinent authorities.
It would not be the first time that real-world personal animosities have spilled over to FlyerTalk (and vice versa).
Likewise, an analysis of the posts by B Watson may indeed reveal insight into his state of mind that may have evidentiary value in civil or criminal cases arising out of this affair.
Finally, as someone who just learned of the demise of the late moderator, I might ask if it would be possible to unlock the thread in this forum that was moved to Community?
Beyond discussion of his alleged fraud, which is a national issue affecting many, many people (other than Flyer Talkers), I would suspect that the issue of depression arises more among heavy computer users than those with well-balanced lives.
The continuation of the now-locked thread could serve as a support to other Flyer Talkers who are having problems out there, and out of his suicide, some good preventative efforts in the Flyer Talk community may arise.
It would not be the first time that real-world personal animosities have spilled over to FlyerTalk (and vice versa).
Likewise, an analysis of the posts by B Watson may indeed reveal insight into his state of mind that may have evidentiary value in civil or criminal cases arising out of this affair.
Finally, as someone who just learned of the demise of the late moderator, I might ask if it would be possible to unlock the thread in this forum that was moved to Community?
Beyond discussion of his alleged fraud, which is a national issue affecting many, many people (other than Flyer Talkers), I would suspect that the issue of depression arises more among heavy computer users than those with well-balanced lives.
The continuation of the now-locked thread could serve as a support to other Flyer Talkers who are having problems out there, and out of his suicide, some good preventative efforts in the Flyer Talk community may arise.
Dec 1, 2004 | 11:38 pm
#35
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what b watson did or did not do is something that we can talk about untill we are blue in the face,
what ill always remember is that i sent him a pm asking for some ba F eye shades, he not only sent me a few pairs but also included a few pair of cx pj's and sent them to me fedex!
thanks B WATSON
what ill always remember is that i sent him a pm asking for some ba F eye shades, he not only sent me a few pairs but also included a few pair of cx pj's and sent them to me fedex!
thanks B WATSON
Dec 2, 2004 | 2:12 am
#36
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Leave the guy alone
I think there must be a new Admin sometime after X'mas probably before CNY so Randy can do something else.
2nd, really, leave the poor guy alone. This is post trying to locate the problem FT member.
A bit OT, man, the US freedom of news is scary. I wonder are my phone calls to the US are tapped all the time.
2nd, really, leave the poor guy alone. This is post trying to locate the problem FT member.
A bit OT, man, the US freedom of news is scary. I wonder are my phone calls to the US are tapped all the time.
Dec 2, 2004 | 9:28 am
#37
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Originally Posted by SPN Lifer
Finally, as someone who just learned of the demise of the late moderator, I might ask if it would be possible to unlock the thread in this forum that was moved to Community?
Beyond discussion of his alleged fraud, which is a national issue affecting many, many people (other than Flyer Talkers), I would suspect that the issue of depression arises more among heavy computer users than those with well-balanced lives.
The continuation of the now-locked thread could serve as a support to other Flyer Talkers who are having problems out there, and out of his suicide, some good preventative efforts in the Flyer Talk community may arise.
Beyond discussion of his alleged fraud, which is a national issue affecting many, many people (other than Flyer Talkers), I would suspect that the issue of depression arises more among heavy computer users than those with well-balanced lives.
The continuation of the now-locked thread could serve as a support to other Flyer Talkers who are having problems out there, and out of his suicide, some good preventative efforts in the Flyer Talk community may arise.
However, the issue is more to do with posting habits. Dissecting this members' suicide or business practices is hardly a matter in the CX or BA or SQ forums I would say. FlyerTalk does not prohibit such discussion, merely it seeks to remind members of staying on topic as well as posting to the correct forum. If any members here would like to pursue these types of topics, there are threads in OMNI where these discussions are going on right now.
Here's one:
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=376280
I think I've addressed the topic of this thread to let you know we are continuing our vigilance as started by B Watson to protect members of FlyerTalk from unruly members who seem to show no regard for the rights of other members.
Thanks for your understanding.