Departure, Effectively with a Gun to My Head

[_Daniel Peterson]

As of this afternoon, GoodK has declared his intention to sue me, with the express (and expressed) goal of financially destroying me, my wife, and my family.

This came as quite a surprise to me, frankly, but, in light of his threat, it seems inadvisable to participate here on MDB any more. I don't take the prospect of losing my house and my life savings lightly, even if it's somewhat remote. A loaded pistol is very dangerous when it's aimed at your head, whether the person holding it is an experienced gunman or a six-year-old child.

So this time it's absolutely for real, because essentially coerced.

I know that even the most baseless and frivolous lawsuits sometimes succeed, and I understand from personal experience that even a malicious lawsuit that will ultimately be tossed out by the judge "with prejudice" can consume many hours and even days, and a great many lawyers' fees, over the course of two or more years. I don't think it wise to provide GoodK and a perhaps very aggressive attorney with anything at all that might be used as a weapon against me and my family.

I wish all here the best, including -- very sincerely -- my several vocal detractors. Despite our obvious deep disagreements, I've found Dr. Shades to be fair and reasonable, and there are several others here whom I genuinely appreciate. I can always be reached at daniel_peterson@BYU.edu.



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[_GoodK]

I find a particular The Nehor gem to be in order:

In contrast to all the sobering reflection regarding the leaving of Scratch I'd like to offer this tribute:

Ding Dong! The Witch is dead. Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch!
Ding Dong! The Wicked Witch is dead.
Wake up - sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed.
Wake up, the Wicked Witch is dead. She's gone where the goblins go,
Below - below - below. Yo-ho, let's open up and sing and ring the bells out.
Ding Dong' the merry-oh, sing it high, sing it low.
Let them know
The Wicked Witch is dead!

[_asbestosman]

I find a particular The Nehor gem to be in order:

Congratulations! Your Orwellian fantasy appears to be coming true. There will be none who dare oppose GoodK.

Here's my own song:

Who's afraid of the big GoodK, the big GoodK, the big GoodK?
Who's afraid of the big GoodK? Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya.

[_JohnStuartMill]

Great. Now this place will be even closer to a mirror image of the dissent-less Mormonapologetics.org.

Way to go, GoodK.

[_harmony]

Crap.

[_asbestosman]

Who's afraid of the big GoodK?

Everyone.

That's why we don't want to associate with him anymore.

[_Bond James Bond]

Great. Now this place will be even closer to a mirror image of the dissent-less Mormonapologetics.org.

Way to go, GoodK.

+1 (I wonder if that "+1" will allow me to be named as a co defendant? I'll surrender [some of]my books and my copy of Airplane!, just don't take my freedom.)

[_The Nehor]

I find this ridiculous. That Shades does not consider seriously threatening other posters with legal action a bannable offense is ludicrous. If it counts as a victory, eat it up GoodK. I'm leaving this cesspool too. I invite all other fair-minded people to join me.

I expect that this Mormon discussion board will soon lack for any Mormons if this level of harassment is tolerated over PARODIES. Bye.

[_Dwight Frye]

Well this sucks. First Scratch, now DCP. Hell, I'll even be a little bummed if the Nehor really leaves. This just ain't right.

[_GoodK]

Crap.

I'm so sorry for your loss (again).