Re: What does "Reinstall macOS" do, exactly?

On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:

On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
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On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:

On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
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On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:

On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
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On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:

On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
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I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy -

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So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
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I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.

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I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
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Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?

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It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.

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When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?

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None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.

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I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.

 I have posted at your request. LOL!

Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise.
Is the thread still available to you?

When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?

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Do not recall.

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With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
each and every day!

 I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though
where I might be of help by all means point me to it.

OK - I will do that very thing!  🙂

If you did either, what user name did you use?

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Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.

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How difficult would that be for you to check?
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I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.

 Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.

In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!
Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown.
TIA