Talk:David S. Touretzky

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The subject of this article, David S. Touretzky, has edited Wikipedia as Touretzky (talk • contribs).

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I have archived the old discussions, most of them were nearly a year old and most of the banter was from banned user AI (talk • contribs) or blocked user The real Barbara Schwarz (talk • contribs). You can review old discussions by clicking on the little link in the Archive infobox. Do not edit old discussions, but rather start the discussions here anew if you wish to bring them up again. Vivaldi (talk) 23:06, 15 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Request for a comment

Hello David. Do you have a comment to make in regard to this link link removed per WP:BLP policy Orsini 06:28, 13 November 2006 (UTC) Terryeo 00:49, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Why would David bother dignifying the scientology cult's smear site by making any comment about it? Joel Phillips, the alleged webmaster of that scientology smear site, is recorded on video as stating that with regards to facts and truth and the removal of lies, they have "no obligation" to be honest. This video is available at http://www.xenutv.com/andreas/index.html on the file name andreas1.rm, and Phillips’ admission was part of an exchange with Tory Christman from time index: 09:51.80. Orsini 03:14, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Because Terryeo is trolling, as usual. Since Terryeo is already banned from editing Scientology-related articles, I can think of no valid reason, related to the editing of articles, that Terryeo would need to bring this up on Touretzky's and ChrisO's talk pages. wikipediatrix 04:06, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

I'm curious. Touretzky's sites are frequently cited in Scientology articles. Yet this link link removed per WP:BLP policy Orsini 06:28, 13 November 2006 (UTC) says some things which most people would not expect an expert to say. In addition there is the question of his postings about bomb-making. I'm curious. Wikipedia is supporting Touretzky in the sense that Wikipedia links to Touretzky's sites. I think all of us want Wikipedia's articles to be of good quality and don't want Wikipedia to reflect an interest in spreading terrorism, bigotry or other passe' attitudes which have had some past acceptance. So, I'm curious and that is my purpose in requesting a comment, okay? Terryeo 14:44, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

You are not curious; you are making comments to intentionally provoke people. The smear tool of the scientology cult is completely without merit, and I do not believe that site is taken seriously or understood to be credible by any sane person. Its "webmaster" Joel Phillips has been recorded on video stating he has don't have the obligation to correct any of the lies and smears he publishes on it, so Phillips' smear site appears to me to be "the source of spreading terrorism, bigotry [and] other passe' attitudes" you are whining about here. David Touretzky is on public record stating the scientology cult attempts to defame and smear its critics with innuendo and false information, and Phillips' site is clear evidence of this. Terryeo, explain why an allegedly religious organization needs a hate site to defame the critics exposing the cult's abuse. Failure to do so will be considered trolling with your "request for a comment". Also show exactly where David Touretzky has made "his postings about bomb-making" using reliable sources meeting Wikipedia standards. Failure to do so will be considered libel. Orsini 06:13, 13 November 2006 (UTC) PS: It appears Terryeo has been blocked indefinitely. Orsini 06:28, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

And you think that quotes from claimed IRC logs are any kind of source at all? For your information, that makes Usenet articles seem like rock-solid proof in comparison. Your trolling is getting worse and worse. AndroidCat 15:57, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Terryeo is clearly committed to trolling and to engaging in personal smears about the character of Wikipedia editors, such as this one. Isn't this yet another violation of his parole? Are we condemned to put up with his abuses forever? BTfromLA 16:20, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

I've already made some requests for admins to consider a permanent block on Terryeo based on this "spreading terrorism and bigotry" comment. wikipediatrix 16:22, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Fully justified. I was just looking at that "religiousfreedomwatch" site, which has become more extensive than I remember it. Not only is Dave Touretzky linked to bigotry, terrorism, misuse of government funds, putting babies in cages, etc., but Chris Owen is there, too, depicted as an admirer of Osama bin Laden. BTfromLA 16:41, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

BTfromLA: such ridiculous claims are not unexpected from the web sites of the lunatic fringe element often found on the internet these days. Orsini 06:13, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Good point, BT, and exactly why I was asking for a comment. You notice I am not attempting to validate any claim, but am asking for a comment. I created, you see, a question. When asked, I went the next step and responded, telling why I asked a question. Good point. The things BT mention are the things I wonder about. Terryeo 17:09, 12 November 2006 (UTC)

Oh Terryeo, that's so transparent. For example: What is your opinion on the rumour that you sledgehammer grandmothers from behind for their grocery money? Personally, I doubt it, but I'm just asking for comment. It quacks like a duck, please stop trying to dress it up. AndroidCat 17:56, 12 November 2006 (UTC)