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1. If you don't like what he says, or how he says it - or those "smileys" he peppers his posts with...put him on your ignore list. It feels good. Try it.
2. He LIVES to upset people. He's a troll. Time on his hands, perpetual summer (why aren't you outside more, Bob?) a twisted sense of humour, and never tires of the nibbles, the occasional bite, a fight or two - and the release. He's a recreational "fisherman". He's NOT hungry, he just enjoys fishing.
3. All the more reason to move ALL our internal issues off this BB and onto the AOA BBS. It won't upset him - he'll just move on to the next forum where the fish DO bite.
4. Don't let him rattle you. That's exactly what he wants. The anonymity of the internet is what he thrives on. Anonymous, no recourse.
It really is easy enough to find out who he is, but why would you want to? Stop by and beat the crap out of him? Come on. He's harmless. Probably got a good story or two, pays for a round of drinks every now and then too.
Here's an idea - why don't we invite him to HKG to give us all a talk on TriStar operations in Asia in the 80's and 90's. Get him really ratfaced, hear what REALLY happens in the gulf, put a face to the man. We'll probably have a good laugh or two, maybe even learn something. What do you say?