That's exactly the kind of combination of ad hominem attack and and distraction that I'm talking about.
Plenty of people here use similar names for their accounts ... it's just the internet. But then, what would I know, because I'm clearly a dog.
You dog you! lol sorry
You are right, trying to refute Formidilosus’ test
solely because of his username would be an ad hominem attack. I should’ve provided more context. I have a bit of history debating this and sort of stupidly assume people know my whole argument (see links below).
I’m saying that he, independent of his test, as an online entity, has less credibility to me
a bit because of his username
plus a some of other facts that matter more.
It’s a shame because I like the spirit of his test. I want to believe, but can’t due to his apparent (not necessarily true) character.
Anyway, I hope you can see the difference between saying:
“Because of ScaryBob’s username, ScaryBob’s argument is bunk.”
and
“ScaryBob seems a little sketchy in general (mainly facts a, b, c), but also factoring in his username too. So, I don’t really trust what ScaryBob writes.”
The naming of things does matter, though. For example,
@Bigfatcock is one of our SH members (pun intended). Bless his soul. He provides humor to us all. Manna from heaven. I hope he visits us and cracks a joke.
The following are some of the other more important aspects as to how Formidilosus conducts himself that gives one pause:
1) Given free NF scopes (but not other brands, apparently):
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/vortex-lht-4-5-22-durability-test.7105709/post-9960245 But Formidilosus
says here on his point #1: “I have never been paid or compensated any way, shape, or form from any optics company whatsoever.”
2) Keeping his identity secret (his prerogative, but it hurts cred in this case).
3) 8000 rds without cleaning a 308 (more now, one supposes):
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/barrel-break-in-does-it-matter.234680/post-2289886 4) Formidilosus never answers the Loctite question (my first question, #1). Ignoring questions is never a good sign:
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/vortex-lht-4-5-22-durability-test.7105709/post-9959959 NEW INFO: see this
post of mine, which the result of my research into Loctite and how it changes torque readings. Doesn’t let Formidilosus off the hook for not answering on the other thread, but a man’s gotta honestly report what he discovers.
Of general interest: Formidilosus vs. Frank vs. Koshkin (at the time of writing, things may have changed):
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/vortex-lht-4-5-22-durability-test.7105709/post-9962639 I can take a look at his tests, and on the face of it, without giving it too much thought, be swayed.
But when one adds in his entire online picture, well…Formidilosus does himself no favors.
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