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Subject: Re: What does "Reinstall macOS" do, exactly?
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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.