Question for Ludd

[_Bret Ripley]

Holy cats! I wish I had a great deal of money, Darth, then I'd hired you to be my PA. I think I might just be able to get things done, then.

PA or PI? He reminds me of Columbo: "Your story makes a good deal of sense, Mr. Ludd." <turns to leave, stops, turns back toward Ludd> "But there's just one more thing that bothers me ...."

[_Kishkumen]

I have always suspected that Ludd was Greg Smith or Schryver. If that were so, then he would not really be doing research for anyone else.

Belmont isn't smart enough to be Ludd.

Thanks, by the way, for resurrecting the bad joke that bit me so hard on the ass. I appreciate it.

[_CaliforniaKid]

I have always suspected that Ludd was Greg Smith or Schryver.

I concluded he was Schryver after the very first couple of his posts I read. They were not only lecherous and crude, but also seemed to assume this was perfectly normal behavior.

[_Kishkumen]

I have always suspected that Ludd was Greg Smith or Schryver.

I concluded he was Schryver after the very first couple of his posts I read. They were not only lecherous and crude, but also seemed to assume this was perfectly normal behavior.

The more I consider it, the more he appears like Schryver. The other option is a bored ex-Mo whom we already know and who just doesn't give a crap. I can think of several who would behave in much the same way, all the while obviously puzzled about anyone's consternation concerning Schryver's antics. It just goes to show you that the distance between a crass, dogmatic ex-Mo and a crass, dogmatic apologist is negligible.

[_Philo Sofee]

I want to know who Darth J is. That guy (gal?) is SHARP! Always enjoy reading the penetrating analysis.....

[_Kishkumen]

I want to know who Darth J is. That guy (gal?) is SHARP! Always enjoy reading the penetrating analysis.....

Amen to that.

[_Philo Sofee]

I want to know who Darth J is. That guy (gal?) is SHARP! Always enjoy reading the penetrating analysis.....

Amen to that.

You ain't half assed bad yourself pal.

[_Cicero]

I have always suspected that Ludd was Greg Smith or Schryver. If that were so, then he would not really be doing research for anyone else.

Ne's certainly no newbie, that's for sure. But would either of the two you mentioned ever say something like this (even when trying to play a role):

MrStak:

I did read what you wrote. Very well done, by the way. It's obvious that Peterson, when it comes to serious scholarship, either doesn't understand the sources, or is willing to misrepresent them for his own purposes.

It's amazing to me that he has a reputation among TBMs for being some kind of genius polymath. He sounds to me more like a wikipedia master.

Dan is hypersensitive to criticism as many of you know, which is why I would be surprised to hear that Will or Greg would ever write something like that. Then again, I haven't been around here long enough to know what lengths folks will go to in order to make a convincing puppet.

[_Kishkumen]

Dan is hypersensitive to criticism as many of you know, which is why I would be surprised to hear that Will or Greg would ever write something like that. Then again, I haven't been around here long enough to know what lengths folks will go to in order to make a convincing puppet.

Yeah, and what Daniel doesn't know....

The thing is, as I have said already, it could be some unscrupulous person of any persuasion. The Internet is full of all types. Just look at the history of Darrick Evenson and you will see dizzying twists of loyalty. At this point, nothing surprises me. Just look at Ray Agostini, who publicly threatens LDS missionaries at one point, and then takes up an aggressive defense of Daniel Peterson at another. The world is full of odd and arguably unstable characters.

[_Cicero]

Dan is hypersensitive to criticism as many of you know, which is why I would be surprised to hear that Will or Greg would ever write something like that. Then again, I haven't been around here long enough to know what lengths folks will go to in order to make a convincing puppet.

Yeah, and what Daniel doesn't know....

The thing is, as I have said already, it could be some unscrupulous person of any persuasion. The Internet is full of all types. Just look at the history of Darrick Evenson and you will see dizzying twists of loyalty. At this point, nothing surprises me. Just look at Ray Agostini, who publicly threatens LDS missionaries at one point, and then takes up an aggressive defense of Daniel Peterson at another. The world is full of odd and arguably unstable characters.

I agree. People never cease to surprise me. I have found it interesting that some of the more ardent critics on this board are former apologists. I guess switching sides does not mean switching personalities . . .