How close should a pastor get to the members?

[2020Vision]

Originally Posted by Amos

A little time with the search engine was quite revelatory.

I did a little search on Brother Indy's 70-odd posts, and read all of them.

Interestingly enough, over half of them were either direct responses to me or in conversations where I was involved.

It is obvious that some regular poster has created a username largely for the purpose of taking little snide pot shots at me.

By noting his obvious distaste for JP and by taking note of his ideological hot buttons, as well as a few other characteristic ways of turning a phrase that I recognize, I have pretty well figured out who our hero is.

I guess I ought to be flattered to have my own personal stalker on AFF.

I thought I only seemed to see him post when I was involved, but I didn't realize just how exclusive his posting was until I did a search. He has a few posts in threads I am not involved in, but most of them are to me.

If anyone doubts this, it is easy enough to confirm what I found.

While it really isn't any big deal to me, this poster really has something in his craw. It is obvious.

Bro, for your own peace of mind you need to move on.

I am not "after " you. I am not sure why you continue to stalk me like this...but it isn't healthy. In fact, it's a little weird.

Get some help.

Creepy.

[Charnock]

Originally Posted by Amos

A little time with the search engine was quite revelatory.

I did a little search on Brother Indy's 70-odd posts, and read all of them.

Interestingly enough, over half of them were either direct responses to me or in conversations where I was involved.

It is obvious that some regular poster has created a username largely for the purpose of taking little snide pot shots at me.

By noting his obvious distaste for JP and by taking note of his ideological hot buttons, as well as a few other characteristic ways of turning a phrase that I recognize, I have pretty well figured out who our hero is.

I guess I ought to be flattered to have my own personal stalker on AFF.

I thought I only seemed to see him post when I was involved, but I didn't realize just how exclusive his posting was until I did a search. He has a few posts in threads I am not involved in, but most of them are to me.

If anyone doubts this, it is easy enough to confirm what I found.

While it really isn't any big deal to me, this poster really has something in his craw. It is obvious.

Bro, for your own peace of mind you need to move on.

I am not "after " you. I am not sure why you continue to stalk me like this...but it isn't healthy. In fact, it's a little weird.

Get some help.

Wow! You made someone else mad?

[Indy]

Originally Posted by Amos

A little time with the search engine was quite revelatory.

I did a little search on Brother Indy's 70-odd posts, and read all of them.

Interestingly enough, over half of them were either direct responses to me or in conversations where I was involved.

It is obvious that some regular poster has created a username largely for the purpose of taking little snide pot shots at me.

By noting his obvious distaste for JP and by taking note of his ideological hot buttons, as well as a few other characteristic ways of turning a phrase that I recognize, I have pretty well figured out who our hero is.

I guess I ought to be flattered to have my own personal stalker on AFF.

I thought I only seemed to see him post when I was involved, but I didn't realize just how exclusive his posting was until I did a search. He has a few posts in threads I am not involved in, but most of them are to me.

If anyone doubts this, it is easy enough to confirm what I found.

While it really isn't any big deal to me, this poster really has something in his craw. It is obvious.

Bro, for your own peace of mind you need to move on.

I am not "after " you. I am not sure why you continue to stalk me like this...but it isn't healthy. In fact, it's a little weird.

Get some help.

Talk about creepy and weird. Little ol me with my measly few posts causes you so much grief that you must search and analyse my posts. Now that is scary. Tell me you didnt really read all of them. Who really is the stalker?

[Maple Leaf]

Originally Posted by Indy

Talk about creepy and weird. Little ol me with my measly few posts causes you so much grief that you must search and analyse my posts. Now that is scary. Tell me you didnt really read all of them. Who really is the stalker?

I am a connoisseur of words, not in the sense that I consider myself an expert, but in the sense that I love words. I love fine words in the way that a musician loves a complicated chord. I enjoy unusual words in the way that a collector enjoys a rare stamp or an especially rare coin. Because of this interest I notice unusual words and unusual uses of common words.

For example: Newman is a very articulate writer, but she invariably uses the word "rather" where you would usually use "whether." If she were to adopt a new identity, this usage would give her away within a few posts. I’ve always wondered if it was a regional colloquialism.

Then there are words that are not commonly used. One that I like to use is “milady.” I use it because it expresses respect and because it has a whimsically British feel. If you were to search the forum use of “milady,” you would find the word used in a grand total of 10 posts. Eight of those posts are mine, and the other two belong to two users who only used the term once each.

This long convoluted explanation is only to say that I noticed the use of an unusual word by Indy, so I did a quick search. The result was that the word has been used eight times on this forum: once by Amos, once by Indy, and two times by two other posters. The remaining four uses of the word all belong to one poster. That means that of the seven times that this word was used by people other than Amos, five times were by Indy and this other poster, and four usages of the word belong to the mystery poster. Is it coincidence that a full one half of the uses of an unusual word belong to one poster?

I have no intention of revealing either the “word” or the poster, and I certainly have no problem with the legitimate use of multiple identities, but anonymity is a myth among frequent forum participants.

[Michael Phelps]

Originally Posted by Maple Leaf

I am a connoisseur of words, not in the sense that I consider myself an expert, but in the sense that I love words. I love fine words in the way that a musician loves a complicated chord. I enjoy unusual words in the way that a collector enjoys a rare stamp or an especially rare coin. Because of this interest I notice unusual words and unusual uses of common words.

For example: Newman is a very articulate writer, but she invariably uses the word "rather" where you would usually use "whether." If she were to adopt a new identity, this usage would give her away within a few posts. I’ve always wondered if it was a regional colloquialism.

Then there are words that are not commonly used. One that I like to use is “milady.” I use it because it expresses respect and because it has a whimsically British feel. If you were to search the forum use of “milady,” you would find the word used in a grand total of 10 posts. Eight of those posts are mine, and the other two belong to two users who only used the term once each.

This long convoluted explanation is only to say that I noticed the use of an unusual word by Indy, so I did a quick search. The result was that the word has been used eight times on this forum: once by Amos, once by Indy, and two times by two other posters. The remaining four uses of the word all belong to one poster. That means that of the seven times that this word was used by people other than Amos, five times were by Indy and this other poster, and four usages of the word belong to the mystery poster. Is it coincidence that a full one half of the uses of an unusual word belong to one poster?

I have no intention of revealing either the “word” or the poster, and I certainly have no problem with the legitimate use of multiple identities, but anonymity is a myth among frequent forum participants.

Remind me to never get on your bad side, lol!

[Amos]

Originally Posted by Indy

Talk about creepy and weird. Little ol me with my measly few posts causes you so much grief that you must search and analyse my posts. Now that is scary. Tell me you didnt really read all of them. Who really is the stalker?

Grief?

Don't flatter yourself, Hoss.

You are on the backward end of this little go-round, because it is easy to see who seeks out whose posts to respond to.

You are the one who materializes when I show up and tries to pick at me.

I could create a thread and prove my point if I wanted to take the trouble. You are busted, and the best thing you could do is just fade back into anonymity until you get your nerve up enough to quit hiding and sniping from the bushes.

If I really stick in your craw that bad, why don't you just send me a PM and tell me why I am such a big bad wolf?

[Amos]

Originally Posted by Maple Leaf

I am a connoisseur of words, not in the sense that I consider myself an expert, but in the sense that I love words. I love fine words in the way that a musician loves a complicated chord. I enjoy unusual words in the way that a collector enjoys a rare stamp or an especially rare coin. Because of this interest I notice unusual words and unusual uses of common words.

For example: Newman is a very articulate writer, but she invariably uses the word "rather" where you would usually use "whether." If she were to adopt a new identity, this usage would give her away within a few posts. I’ve always wondered if it was a regional colloquialism.

Then there are words that are not commonly used. One that I like to use is “milady.” I use it because it expresses respect and because it has a whimsically British feel. If you were to search the forum use of “milady,” you would find the word used in a grand total of 10 posts. Eight of those posts are mine, and the other two belong to two users who only used the term once each.

This long convoluted explanation is only to say that I noticed the use of an unusual word by Indy, so I did a quick search. The result was that the word has been used eight times on this forum: once by Amos, once by Indy, and two times by two other posters. The remaining four uses of the word all belong to one poster. That means that of the seven times that this word was used by people other than Amos, five times were by Indy and this other poster, and four usages of the word belong to the mystery poster. Is it coincidence that a full one half of the uses of an unusual word belong to one poster?

I have no intention of revealing either the “word” or the poster, and I certainly have no problem with the legitimate use of multiple identities, but anonymity is a myth among frequent forum participants.

Interesting.

[Maple Leaf]

Originally Posted by Amos

Grief?

Don't flatter yourself, Hoss.

You are on the backward end of this little go-round, because it is easy to see who seeks out whose posts to respond to.

You are the one who materializes when I show up and tries to pick at me.

I could create a thread and prove my point if I wanted to take the trouble. You are busted, and the best thing you could do is just fade back into anonymity until you get your nerve up enough to quit hiding and sniping from the bushes.

If I really stick in your craw that bad, why don't you just send me a PM and tell me why I am such a big bad wolf?

Now here's a perfect example.

Anybody who has read these forums for any length of time would be able to peg this poster immediately in spite of an identity change.

A writer with Amos' skill and command of language could intentionally change his style, but it's difficult and hard to maintain over an extended period of time.

One of the best techniques for hiding identity is to limit your self to short posts. Indy has used this little trick quite effectively, but has transgressed and made a few longer posts and they undoubtedly bear his signature.

[Amos]

The trouble with duplicity is that it becomes very difficult to maintain.

You will slip up eventually and tip your hand.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Amos

The trouble with duplicity is that it becomes very difficult to maintain.

You will slip up eventually and tip your hand.

Yes, your post remind me very much of someone that's been around for a long time - - !!!!!!

I could never get away with another identity for the exact reasons Maple Leaf has explained. I use the word "just" too much and I use the - - to separate my thoughts. It'd be a dead give away - just me - - know what I mean?