I am doing my level best to remain silent in the face of a campaign by Irismeister to bait me into lashing out at him. I have been advised from several quarters not to say anything bad so he can get himself banned. I may lose patience very soon, and either make horrible comments his way or leave Wikipedia (possibly both). Irismeister apparently believes he can threaten to sue me and then blame me for cutting off contact. If I have to endure much more of the following
"Jwrosenzweig is an adult and perhaps he can speak for himself. But if he refuses to speak to me (perhaps he is just afraid and/or embarassed for the miserable things he did to me and the iridology page) - then why doesn't he address the Wiki community instead, for what he did last week? Does he fear legal action there too ? I know it's hard for him to be a policeman (keeping him from editing - which he really does better than policing) but I am willing to forgive his provocative and insulting behavior"
from a known troll, I think it will be the end of me. I believe I have exhibited as much patience as possible, but I cannot continue to try and edit productively here if I am threatened with libel for talking to trolls, and threatened with censure or ban for ignoring them. If anyone thinks it is easy to endure the kind of baiting that Irismeister resorts to, I invite you wholeheartedly to attempt a discussion with him. Will the AC please consider looking into Irismeister? I am very sorry to admit that I wouldn't bring the charges myself (without a document from him stating that I would not be held liable for any statements made), as I can't risk a lawsuit.
Really, I think that's the point. When a troll also apparently possesses some funds, legal counsel, and the desire to sue, I feel trapped. And I've probably already said too much that would be counted libel by Irismeister, so I'm done talking now. HELP.
Jwrosenzweig
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