Trolls: Can They Read?

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Buy a copy of Dr. White's book from Amazon.com, but be sure to ignore the temper tantrums as expressed in "book reviews" by hostile and cranky Mormon Trolls who gave this book only one star (gee, I wonder why)! We know that Trolls can't read-- hmm, must've gotten a trained chimp to write those reviews--, but when they get a whiff of anything that even remotely sounds like it might be critical of their religion, they go nuts! This book is worth reading for that alone!

Our former first lady, Barbara Bush, is a crusader in the fight against adult illiteracy. Sadly but truly, some Mormon trolls, like a few of their adult human counterparts, cannot read. I hope that Mrs. Bush will set her sights on helping these trollish individuals learn how to read, so that they may enjoy the world of literacy. (More on this later.)

Well, I was at first quite baffled to see that the counter on my home page listed over 400 hits. But now, I think I know why! I must say that I am honored and quite touched that Gary No-Brain would actually include links to my webpages at his web site (the term "web site" when referring to No Brain's on-line activity is used quite loosely; I think of it as a "web slight").

Truly, this is a great moment in Troll - Human relations. Perhaps one day, our two civilizations can forge a peaceful co-existence (much like the citizens of Naboo and the Gungans in Star Wars: The Phantom Meance, Episode One).

Seriously, though, I think that it's a slow, slow 'news day' (so to speak) in the world of LDS when someone who seems to consider himself a serious Mormon apologist would go to the effort to publicize this goofy website. As I've stated elsewhere at this site, when No-Brain slaps these sorts of things up at his "web-slight," you know that he's hurting for information and content.

---Either that, or he finds this site to be some sort of actual threat to Mormonism, which makes me laugh. Ha ha, I say, ha ha.

I do understand the theme of his site is the "worst of the anti-mormon web," but
I am not "anti-mormon" and
I would think that he would wish to high light only those sites that make a serious effort to debunk Latter Day Saint beliefs.

Better yet, though, I think he has publicized my "Troll" site because it just plain bugs the crud out of him that someone has erected a website that slams him and shows the world what an inconsiderate, rude loser he is.

Now let us examine some of his comments about my webpages at his "web-slight," shall we?
A.) Gary No Brain begins by stating:
Further demonstrating her remarkable reasoning powers, she has now constructed a website to pick on poor Dan Peterson and your humble correspondent.

1.) I am not altogether clear as to why No-Brain would bring "reasoning powers" into play at all, as I quite clearly state at the intro (home page) of my site that my major intent for this site is to comment on the rude, hypocritical, and bizarre behavior of some self-professing Mormons (especially that of Novak and Peterson).

My intent at this site is not to give brilliant arguments against Mormon beliefs, which is why I refer people to visit the sites that I provide links to-- if only No-Brain knew how to read, perhaps he would have picked up on this ---Hello, calling Barbara Bush!-- here's a candidate for a literacy program!

(Today, I temporarily broke my self-imposed ban on Mormon e-mail contact to inform him of this last bit, as well as the fact that he is a loser, and that I am honored to have my site linked to at his. My only fear and dread in e-mailing certain Mormon types is that I will be inundated with one billion e-mails from people I don't know telling me that I'm being a big meanie.)

2.) No-Brain said:

"to pick on poor Dan Peterson and your humble correspondent."

Even if No-Brain COULD read, I am afraid that he would fail at reading comprehension:

Clearly, I am the victim, I was the one who was "picked on" by Peterson, Novak, and their little Troll friends who bombarded me with e-mail. Novak publicized my private e-mail without even asking permission. I was harassed (via e-mail) because Peterson forwareded my messages to lots of his pals, and they in turn, sent me e-mails (I didn't know these Trolls, had never talked to them before). (Almost every page at this site offers proof and/or reasonable explanations of all this, as well as my side of the story.)

Hmmm, could it be that maybe, just maybe, Novak and Peterson did something to provoke me into making this website?
This is the first and only website I have put together that speaks out against specific individuals in this manner. (I run a few other websites, but none of them are aimed at "getting back" or annoying someone, as this one does.) Obviously, then, No-Brain and his friends *did SOMETHING* to me to deserve this ire.

There ain't nothin' "humble" about Novak. He is an obnoxious, rude, creep. See my documentation elsewhere at this site for back up of those assertions.

B.) Now we move on to No-Brain's next observations:

Whatever you do, never forget that Kristi is not anti-Mormon. That would be bad manners on your part. And stop thinking about irony. I know you are thinking about irony.

Never mind that No-Brain does not understand the meaning of the word "irony." (The correct choice of word here would be "hypocritical" or "inconsistent." I'm afraid he's been listening to that Alannis Morisette song and has adopted her incorrect understanding of the word).
Again, he fails to distinguish between the fact that a person can disagree with someone else's set of beliefs (in this case, Mormonism) but not be "anti-Mormon." --So no, I am not being hypocritical or inconsistent.

One of my co-workers is an atheist. While I totally reject the atheistic belief held by this person, I still like *him* and enjoy his company; I am not an "anti-atheist" but rather stand in the corner of "anti-athe- ISM" (I consider myself to be "pro-theist," and perhaps "anti-atheISM" but not "anti-atheist").

This tendency of referring to any who disagree with Mormon tactics or beliefs as "anti-Mormon" really shows how desperate some Mormons are-- this is an appeal to emotion, pure and simple. Accusing me of being an "anti- Mormon" who hates Mormon people is a nice little way of avoiding responding to the real issues that are raised by other Christians against Mormonism.

We continue with No-Brain's ramblings (which isn't easy, as it does tend to give one an upset stomach. I think I should keep a bottle of "pepto bismol" by my computer as I type this):

Ah, the charm, the grace, the refined argumentation. Everything on this page screams culture and breeding.
On "Mr." No-Brain's use of the phrase "the refined argumentation" and adjectives such as "charm" etc. . .

For the one billionth time, this website is meant to expose the childish, rude behavior of Mormons such as Novak and Peterson; it is not meant to offer refutations of Mormonism.

Notice how No-Brain has to intentionally twist or ignore what I plainly say at my web site in order to paint me (or my intentions) as something that I (or my intentions) am not.

I'm not trying to be 'charming' or 'refined' or high brow at this site. If anything, I am using biting sarcasm and a sense of humor (not arguments, apologetics or logic) to be a pain in No-Brain's butt. I am the thorn in his side, and that of other like-minded Mormon Trolls.

More from the Troll, No-Brain:
Yep, "rude" and "hateful." I am well-known for hate and rudeness, especially in my family, work and church. No name-calling here.

If it looks like a duck, if it quacks like a duck. . . (you know the rest, folks!)
Well, it's a shame that "Mr." No-Brain can't show some of his politeness, warmth, and fairness to people who are NOT in his family or who do not work with him or attend church with him. Apparently he puts on one face for those around him, and another for those outside his immediate life and set of religious beliefs.

More name calling: Novak is an idiot and a jerk.

And finally, because Kristi is not an anti-Mormon, she has created Trolling For Trolls: Mormon Trolls Who Deserve Honorable Mention.

Here we go again with the anti-Mormon label. I've already commented on this one enough.

As I clearly explain at my site, the only Mormons I consider to be trolls are those who act in the same manner as "Mr. No-Brain" does. I make it very plain at my site that I do not regard ALL Mormons as being rude, hateful trolls, etc.
I just knew by adding a list of links to sites that refute Mormonism, that make Mormons/Mormonism in general look bad, or articles BY Mormons that shows their faulty logic and such, that this would be a huge turn off to Novak, which is precisely why I did it!

My "vendetta" is against "Mr." No Brain, not against Mormonism. I don't really care a whole lot about Mormonism myself.

I am pleased that Kristi just loves Ed Decker.

Just as much as "Mr. No-Brain" loves James White (when are you going to "pop the question," by the way?).

Hmmm, I don't know: does Ed Decker look like Mel Gibson or a young Robert Conrad? If so, I'd consider dating him. Actually, No Brain is the one who is obsessed with Ed Decker, as he comments on this individual at his site; all I've done is provide a link to Decker's Site (sans comments), and that's it. Speaking of obsession. . .

Kristi does not seem to know that D. Michael Quinn is now the darling of the evangelical anti-Mormon crowd.
Nope, Kristi doesn't know that. Now I do. Wheee. If that really bothers No-Brain, I can remove that URL, or include it under another category.
And I am now confident that Kristi must be from somewhere in England where they drop the "h." I am pretty sure that "William J. Amblin" is none other than William J. Hamblin--known to his friends and wife as "Bill." After all, "in Hartford, Herringford and Hampshire, hurricanes hardly ever happen."

Could it be that I made a type-o? This is quite similar to the way in which No Brain picks on Dr. James White for White's supposedly poor use (or knowledge) of HTML.

If I find this to be true, that the man's name has an "h" in it, hey, I can always type in a bloody "H." What exactly is No-Brain trying to accomplish by running down my typing abilities???

(Bear in mind that I don't take this web site as seriously as "Mr." No Brain does.)

For the record, Bill is not only a Mr.—with or without the quotation marks—he also has a doctorate from an accredited university. Alas, his degree is not in theology, however.

Would this be a "Troll University"? It is possible for a Troll to be educated and STILL BE WRONG about Mormonism.

Which reminds me. I came across a website run by a young Mormon woman who had a college degree-- although she is a very bright young woman, I disagree with some of her points about Mormonism.

I did NOT list this particular Mormon's URL/site under the "Mormon Troll list 'o' losers," as she is obviously quite intelligent, articulate, and did not resort to ad hominem against non-Mormons and the like.

While I do reject this young lady's *views*, I do not reject her, nor do I consider her to be a rude Troll. Hence, you will not find her on my Troll site. I do have a sense of fairness, which is more than I can say for "No Brain."

No Brain bleats:
don't want to brag, but Dan rated but one page in Kristi's demonology.

Why does No Brain rank a few more pages than Peterson?
He's an easy target and constantly provides new fodder.

I am sorry to dash his hopes-- No Brain was probably thinking that my numerous pages on him are due to some sort of secret crush I have on him, but no, that is not the case.

I know you're lonely, No Brain, and I know that you have an un-requited crush on Dr. White, but don't despair: take the advice I gave to Peterson. Oh, no, wait. I've already given No Brain that advice. My mistake.

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