DCP Publishes Material from this Board---Sans Attribution!

[_Mister Scratch]

Which parts had been used and who originally wrote them?

(I'm not being lazy. I read through it but couldn't figure out which parts you're talking about)

Bond

Here is the lead-in to Mr. Scratch's quote:

"My comment provoked the following fascinating response from a vocal critic of FARMS and of the church (who, ironically, posts under a pseudonym)":

Here is the quote:

"I take this . . . as tacit admission on DCP's part that FARMS peer review consists of a bunch of Church "yes men" giving the rubber stamp of approval. Here is also further confirmation of DCP's desire to keep the FARMS peer review process a big secret, probably because he knows that "exposure" would reveal the small, cabal-like group that does the reviewing."

Other quotes throughout the piece are also attributed to "vocal critics".

So, there were attributions after all--attributions which preserved the desired anonymity of those operating under pseudonyms.

Thanks, -Wade Englund-

Did you not go to college, Wade? In basic, introductory Freshman writing, you learn that you are supposed to provide clear documentation regarding your sources. In DCP's case, he should have given information, such as a web address, or the times the posts were made. This is basic, SOP. That he left this material out only lends further creedence to my primary argument, which is that FARMS Review is an atypical journal, and should hardly be regarded as "academic."

Your point here is dumb, too:

This seems a little odd to me. You purposely post under a fictional screen name so as to maintain anonymity, and yet you wish to be attributed for what you say under that fictional name? Do the standards for citation cover statements made real people operating under the guise of fictional characters?

The standards for citation do indeed cover all of that. What's more, how do you know that Mr. Scratch is not my real name? Furthermore, should "George Orwell," "Mark Twain," "George Eliot," and "Baurak Ale" all be dismissed out of hand, on account of the fact that they were pseudonyms?

[_maklelan]

Peterson is an attention whore.

If all that we exmormons have to say is so false and uneducated in his eyes, why does he spend so f'cking much time lurking, reading, whining and now publishing in the renowned FARMS fishwrap?

I wonder if my comments about that attention whore will ever grace his whoa-is-me-poor-picked-on-mormon signature line over in the cat box known as MAAD.

Hey Dan, it sucks knowing that you wasted your life defending the indefeasible doesn't it?

It's better than wasting your whole life and all your energies on ejaculating hatred at something you feel has victimized you, but that you're still powerless to at all influence. Plus, he gets paid. Plus-plus, "indefeasible" isn't a word.

Has your hatred been respected enough by anyone on the planet to merit publication? Its pretty sad when you stress so strongly the obvious nature of the veracity of your opinion, and yet no one on your side even cares enough to give you accolades. I understand that people in your situation write stuff like this mainly because it's a release for your indignation. It felt really good to call him a "whore," didn't it? You probably got your heart rate up a bit, too. You're just a slave to your ego.

[_harmony]

Peterson is an attention whore.

If all that we exmormons have to say is so false and uneducated in his eyes, why does he spend so f'cking much time lurking, reading, whining and now publishing in the renowned FARMS fishwrap?

I wonder if my comments about that attention whore will ever grace his whoa-is-me-poor-picked-on-mormon signature line over in the cat box known as MAAD.

Hey Dan, it sucks knowing that you wasted your life defending the indefeasible doesn't it?

It's better than wasting your whole life and all your energies on ejaculating hatred at something you feel has victimized you, but that you're still powerless to at all influence. Plus, he gets paid. Plus-plus, "indefeasible" isn't a word.

Has your hatred been respected enough by anyone on the planet to merit publication? Its pretty sad when you stress so strongly the obvious nature of the veracity of your opinion, and yet no one on your side even cares enough to give you accolades. I understand that people in your situation write stuff like this mainly because it's a release for your indignation. It felt really good to call him a "whore," didn't it? You probably got your heart rate up a bit, too. You're just a slave to your ego.

I'm not sure FROB qualifies as "published". It's more like a in house self-publication than a peer-reviewed scholarly publication. Little more than an apologetic newsletter, with as much oversight.

[_Pokatator]

Oh my goodness. What a shock! Oops -- wait a minute!! Aren't you anonymous? Yes! Anonymous dorks lack standing.

P

Graham has said that Graham is not his real name.

Mark Twain was not an anonymous dork; he was a psuedonymous dork. As we have discussed many times before, the two are different.

P

And then there are vulgar anonymous dorks.

P

Hey, whale dick, er I mean dork, you really brought a lot of good stuff to the discussion didn't you.

[_Polygamy Porter]

And then there are vulgar anonymous dorks.

P

Tell me then, why do you even participate in this cesspool of antimormon lies?

[_Polygamy Porter]

Peterson is an attention whore.

If all that we exmormons have to say is so false and uneducated in his eyes, why does he spend so f'cking much time lurking, reading, whining and now publishing in the renowned FARMS fishwrap?

I wonder if my comments about that attention whore will ever grace his whoa-is-me-poor-picked-on-mormon signature line over in the cat box known as MAAD.

Hey Dan, it sucks knowing that you wasted your life defending the indefeasible doesn't it?

It's better than wasting your whole life and all your energies on ejaculating hatred at something you feel has victimized you, but that you're still powerless to at all influence. Plus, he gets paid. Plus-plus, "indefeasible" isn't a word.

Has your hatred been respected enough by anyone on the planet to merit publication? Its pretty sad when you stress so strongly the obvious nature of the veracity of your opinion, and yet no one on your side even cares enough to give you accolades. I understand that people in your situation write stuff like this mainly because it's a release for your indignation. It felt really good to call him a "whore," didn't it? You probably got your heart rate up a bit, too. You're just a slave to your ego.

Actually I had to stop and wack off after posting that because it gave me such a huge erection.

I have been slinging anti Mormon mud for a bit over two years now, and yes it does feel good. Damn good as a matter of fact. I am an exmormon missionary and that is what I do. Every exmember a missionary I say! Stop trafficking human mo'spam on the door steps of America and I will put down my bottomless bucket of mud.

Dan has been defending this cult for what 15-20 years? Does any of his mo'polgetics "work" get ANY serious archaeological attention outside of the FARMS chapel? NOPE.


Tell us then, if this place is just a pack of antimormon wolves all fighting over the dead carcass of Brother Joseph, why are you here?

[_dartagnan]

And then there are vulgar anonymous dorks.

And then there are dorks who ironically hide behind monikers while bragging about their so-called "courage" to provide their true name on selective occasions; those who are just as vulgar (turds?) as the next dork – anonymous or not. Those lone rangers without a home since their sidekicks or mentors have already become cowards themselves by their standards (DCP and Pahoran have both validated the need to remain anonymous on an unforgiving internet).

So you’re the bravest man on the internet “Plutarch,” if not the dumbest. Just because you already screwed the pooch and let your name fly about, doesn’t mean it was “cowardice” for others who were smart enough in advance.

You’re just trying to invent some kind of admirable quality out of what was obviously bad planning on your part.

Yep, you're a lawyer.

[_maklelan]

Actually I had to stop and wack off after posting that because it gave me such a huge erection.

I have been slinging anti Mormon mud for a bit over two years now, and yes it does feel good. Damn good as a matter of fact. I am an exmormon missionary and that is what I do. Every exmember a missionary I say! Stop trafficking human mo'spam on the door steps of America and I will put down my bottomless bucket of mud.

Dan has been defending this cult for what 15-20 years? Does any of his mo'polgetics "work" get ANY serious archaeological attention outside of the FARMS chapel? NOPE.


Tell us then, if this place is just a pack of antimormon wolves all fighting over the dead carcass of Brother Joseph, why are you here?

Because I was told that this was a place for everyone, but now that everyone has made it clear that this is another recovery board for pissed off people who have to have a target for their discouragement with themselves I will bid you all good day and not return. Thanks for clearing that up, I was beginning to think everyone was just deluded about who was welcome here.

[_Mephitus]

Some are just more militant about being an exmo. As they are pissed off at Mormonism, and rightly so. On other forums, those kind of people have no way of venting in any safe venture. You should expect that some are going to try and flame you for supporting something that many are pissed off over. I just as much expect flaming by the other side. I EXPECT it.

Remember, this is the internet. Some people are much less...tactful (for a word) than they would be in life. Mentaly jog things down a bit, and youl be fine.

[_rcrocket]

And then there are vulgar anonymous dorks.

And then there are dorks who ironically hide behind monikers while bragging about their so-called "courage" to provide their true name on selective occasions; those who are just as vulgar (turds?) as the next dork – anonymous or not. Those lone rangers without a home since their sidekicks or mentors have already become cowards themselves by their standards (DCP and Pahoran have both validated the need to remain anonymous on an unforgiving internet).

So you’re the bravest man on the internet “Plutarch,” if not the dumbest. Just because you already screwed the pooch and let your name fly about, doesn’t mean it was “cowardice” for others who were smart enough in advance.

You’re just trying to invent some kind of admirable quality out of what was obviously bad planning on your part.

Yep, you're a lawyer.

Well, and not a very good one I imagine.

But, I have never hidden my identity on this board or the prior iteration of it (other than one playful instance where I pretended to be somebody else criticizing myself). I am not ashamed of my positions. Nor, hopefully, am I so invested emotionally in what goes on within this board that everything is a personal contest of one-upsmanship and insult at the sacrifice of truth, knowledge and integrity. But, I credit your anonymity, for it permits you to protect your integrity whilst coming off as an uneducated, unlettered and illread fool.

P