Are you unique? In what way?

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• Thanks - I wish you would stay - but I understand. --cheers!

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  by eddie1 on March 28th, 2007

• You could at least answer my e-mail, anonymous! :-)

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  by Stableboy on May 7th, 2007

• Anonymous is apparently Superpanda2, Stableboy.

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  by Jodie44 on May 20th, 2007

• I think this may be the ABer formerly known as BraveheartReject. Come back! You're missed!

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  by gone on May 20th, 2007

• Yep, Kate, I believe you're right and I was wrong here! Good call! (Someone else referred to this person as "Superpanda2" somewhere else on AB.)

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  by Jodie44 on May 20th, 2007

• I miss that avatar of Mel Gibson before he came out publically as weird. Don't know if it was the hair or the blue paint face!

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  by gone on May 20th, 2007

• I'm onto you.

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  by Fun on June 18th, 2007

• Can't say this guy will be even remotely missed. Asinine answers to questions, snippy comments and a general combative attitude. Good riddance.

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  by MP1116 on July 1st, 2009

• Hmmm... he departed 18 months before you arrived. Why do you even have an opinion about him?

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  by HasntBeen on July 4th, 2009

• Stableboy/BrandY/HasntBeen(Did I miss any of your other accounts?)Maybe this is an old user in a newer account. You know, like your accounts. Maybe, you aren't the only user who reinvented himself with a new account. Maybe you aren't the only one who is entitled to an opinion? Your comment sounds like you think this user must be an old user with a new account and it sounds like you disapprove, yes? I hope that isn't the case, because that would make you a big fat hypocrite.

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  by Hummmm on July 6th, 2009

• I guess the difference between us is that I'm not hiding out -- my account has clearly indicated any previous accounts. That's the kind of courage you should work up to, so it won't like like you're too chickenshit to accept responsibility for your prior participation.

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  by HasntBeen on July 6th, 2009

• I seem to remember you were in hiding at one point with at least two of your "new" identities until you were outed on the front page, only then did you go in and "accept responsibility for your prior participation." Frankly, I just don't understand where you get off painting yourself a moral high ground on this alternate account issue. Somehow it just doesn't seem honest to act suspicious or indignant about it after you have done it on numerous occasions.

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  by Hummmm on July 6th, 2009

• There have been brief periods when I had created a new account, but not yet linked it to the old, that is true. There was never any intention to hide out or engage old known friends or enemies in secret, as you're doing. The moral high ground comes from a recognition that people who knew me in my old account have a right to know who they're dealing with, whether their opinion was positive, negative, or neutral. It's about not being sneaky or trying to pull one over on people: i.e. you know them, but they don't know you.
   
  If it's not something you care about... well, that's your choice. To me, it's sneaky.

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  by HasntBeen on July 6th, 2009

• I think you have read too much into my intent and possibly the intent of MP1116 as well. My purpose for this account was to illustrate to you that sometimes there just might be a valid reason behind the alternate account. When you made your alternates it was to distance yourself from the drama you had become embroiled in and I think it was a good idea. The moral high ground should have come from acknowledging that you too have had an alternate account and however briefly they were NOT linked to the old account and they were not something to be scorned. Your automatic assumption that MP116 and this account are "sneaky" really says it all, you have double standards and they are showing.

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  by Hummmm on July 6th, 2009

• This account was meant as a learning tool for you. My intent was to offer you some constructive criticism, but it appears you are incapable of absorbing it. I must say this changes they way I see you. I know this won’t mean anything to you, but I’m really disappointed in you. From your postings, I thought you were a man who was interested in learning and growing on a personal level. I can see now, that is not the case. If you are unwilling or unable to hear and apply constructive criticism, you have root rot and you have died on the vine. Too bad really, I thought you had potential, I thought you actually practiced what you preach. I followed your postings and was somewhat impressed with your desire to self improve and live an authentic life. How disappointing to learn that you are a fraud. I will not bother you again.

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  by Hummmm on July 6th, 2009

• I'd say you're much better at judging than you are at reading what I've actually written. Whatever.

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  by HasntBeen on July 6th, 2009

• I’m a newbie here on AB, and maybe unaware of past events, but wouldn’t an alternate account imply the use of two accounts simultaneously; each being separately immune to the fallout of the other? That, to me, would suggest an attempt at deception. Creating a new, exclusively used account, under another user name, suggests an individuals capacity for growth, and a wish not to be confined, or expected to hold fast to every word, or concept, that was expressed in the past, under expected threat of hypocrisy or inconsistency. We are very symbolic in our assessments.

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  by Kravenhead on July 7th, 2009

• Symbolism, as in a user name or avatar, can evoke a predisposition in attitude, resulting in miscommunication, and direct us to enmity or acceptance. If someone recognizes that possibility, and opts to diminish the effect, with good intent, by changing the ingrained symbolism of avatar and user name… I can find no fault in that. Change is what this is all about. The stagnation of thoughts and ideas, or expecting someone else to remain static, is not only counterproductive, but inhibits awareness and growth.

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  by Kravenhead on July 7th, 2009

• It seems to me, that a much more direct communication, with out the inherent possibility of posturing and pretense of public display, may be in order… I assume you know each other’s e-mail address?

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  by Kravenhead on July 7th, 2009

• Are you talking to me or "Hummm"?
   
  The issue with sock puppets is simple: as in the example above, where MP1116 is apparently an "old" user who knew the Answerer long ago. MP1116 popped in here to share their "insight" about the person who posted the answer, with the charming comment "Can't say this guy will be even remotely missed. Asinine answers to questions, snippy comments and a general combative attitude. Good riddance."
   
  Since MP1116 didn't exist until long after the answer was posted, it is obviously a new account of an old user. Not a problem to me, except when that person starts being a jerk toward those who they disliked from the previous account. By disguising the continuity of their identity, they're depriving the target of their venom the ammunition of "oh, I know who you are" -- i.e. the victim cannot connect this comment to the original conflict(s) to help them understand.
   
  I think I know who our Anonymous user (the answer-poster) was. I disagree with MP1116's assessment of their entire AB involvement. Further, MP1116 is just being rude and offensive, knowing that the original poster is not around to defend themself, they are taking a cheap potshot at them with the comment.
   
  So, I stepped in to point that out, earning what appears to be the irritation of "Hummmm", who may or may not be another account for MP1116. Hummm has shared how disappointed they are with my lack of open-mindedness, apparently because I've had the nerve to challenge the attitude of MP1116! :)
   
  I'm sorry, but this is all just too silly: MP1116's behavior has nothing to do with demonstrating their personal growth or ability to evolve, they're just being an ass and taking advantage of a chance to piss on an old enemy who isn't around any longer, while avoiding accountability by having severed connections to their own old identity.
   
  What you're saying about "evolution" is fine, if that is indeed what someone is doing creating a new account, but that has nothing to do with this kind of behavior -- we call it trolling. I don't feel the slightest twinge about calling MP1116 on the carpet for that.

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  by HasntBeen on July 7th, 2009

• My comment was in response to Hummmm's harsh criticism of your account changes. I thought it was an unfair assessment. When there's a "history" people often presume too much. It was your evolution I was referring to. As a bystander, I thought a more direct communication between Hummmm and yourself, might help clear things up. From my perspective, someone is in shadow, and it's not you. I've never known you to be "shy". :)

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  by Kravenhead on July 7th, 2009

• Gotcha. Well I suspect Hummm has unsubscribed, but they know where to find me :)

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  by HasntBeen on July 7th, 2009

• By the way... just in case you were an observer, I found no pleasure in my treatment of Jay D. The issue, I think, is an important one. So I provided an opposing force, for him to thrash himself against. Even after all my years, it's sometimes difficult, not to impose my will.

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  by Kravenhead on July 7th, 2009

• Sorry, I don't know what thread you're referring to.

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  by HasntBeen on July 7th, 2009

• That's probably just as well. I'm just experiencing that hollow feeling ya get, after the debate is over.

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  by Kravenhead on July 7th, 2009

• I like that feeling! Maybe that's why I get into so many debates :)

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  by HasntBeen on July 7th, 2009

• Wow...
  
  I've been a member of answerbag for about 5 years. Check back in my profile and you will know that. "Anonymous" has been a wise-ass many many times, which is where my comment came from. I had only just noticed this while going through some of my old answers, and seeing his wise-ass remarks. When I checked his profile I saw this, so I felt the need to make my comment.
  
  So in short, I've been here a long time, MUCH longer than you Hasn'tBeen. I am clueless as to why my profile indicates that I am #1 female and #2 re-registered for Jan 9, 2009.
  
  However, if you look at my answers, you'll see they date back 5 years.
  
  Sorry HasntBeen but you lose. Talk about a tantrum...

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  by MP1116 on July 8th, 2009

• It's not a tantrum, it's just a statement that your remarks are rude, uncalled-for, and cowardly. The duration of your account is a minor point, who cares? You're being an ass to someone who isn't here. This person had plenty of good stuff to offer, nobody is perfect, and certainly not you.

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  by HasntBeen on July 8th, 2009