# Can psychosis be diagnosed from BB posts? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 7, 2000, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026 "2000-01-07T03:40:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Gaudere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@Gaudere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gaudere)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/121 "2000-01-14T19:34:00Z")
You’re welcome, Falcon. 🙂 I know far too many honest, compassionate, _rational_ people (including yourself) who suffer from some variant of mental illness to generalize from Phaedrus to all of the “mentally ill”. ---
**Author:** ![Sake\_Samurai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc79bd/32.png) [@Sake\_Samurai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sake_Samurai)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/122 "2000-01-14T19:40:00Z")
Woops, I didn’t click on manny’s link! Looks like the game is up Phaedrus - you’ve just been shamed in my eyes. Recant, apologize & send the money. * * * Hell is Other People. ---
**Author:** ![Phaedrus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@Phaedrus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phaedrus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/123 "2000-01-14T19:41:00Z")
Shannon, you have already proved that you were able to simulpost, so in effect you have “proved” nothing. It will take time to compile what I have but, rest assured, I WILL do it. I read the link. Your persona “andros” posted a 50 word post right after you. Big deal, I could do the same thing with another screen name without using dual screens. But as you have stated, you knew how to do that all along. It is interesting to note how you and andros follow each other around. Not that that is that significant. But I do have incontrovertible proof and I will present it. For the last time, you said you were leaving so [font size=7]LEAVE, AND GET COUNSELLING WHILE YOUR AT IT! * * * Phaedrus, Defender of Truth, Justice, and the Native American Way ---
**Author:** ![Phaedrus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@Phaedrus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phaedrus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/124 "2000-01-14T19:46:00Z")
Sake, sorry if I look bad in your eyes, it is what Shannon has desired for a while. Still I have proof that will conclusively show I am right. Others have read these findings and agree with me. Sorry for the typo, Guadere, [font size=7]LEAVE, AND GET SOME COUNSELLING FOR YOURSELF WHILE YOU ARE AT IT![/FONT] Ken * * * Phaedrus, Defender of Truth, Justice, and the Native American Way ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/125 "2000-01-14T19:48:00Z")
> [@](#): > > LEAVE, AND GET COUNSELLING WHILE YOUR AT IT! “Physician! Heal thyself!” ---
**Author:** ![Phaedrus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@Phaedrus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phaedrus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/126 "2000-01-14T19:48:00Z")
[font size=7]LEAVE, AND GET SOME COUNSELLING FOR YOURSELF WHILE YOU ARE AT IT![/font] ---
**Author:** ![David\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@David\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_B)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/127 "2000-01-14T19:52:00Z")
Phaedrus drooled: > [@](#): > > Shannon, you have already proved that you were able to simulpost, so in effect you have “proved” nothing. Hmmm. Now didn’t you just say: > [@](#): > > I ask you to prove that you are NOT all of the above posters. I asked YOU and any others that what to, to show a simulpost of yours and your other personalities. > > 10 grand, Shannon. And I have the money. And: > [@](#): > > The only true way to show she is not the above mentioned posters is to bring evidence showing that she and her other “personalities” posted at the same time in the past. And: > [@](#): > > The easiest way to prove she is not the posing posters is to show that she was “smart” enough to cover her tracks by “simulposting” … I would give 10,000.00 to someone who was THAT clever And: > [@](#): > > How many times do I have to tell you that you ARE NOT smart enough to have “covered your tracks” before I blew the whistle on you. Looky there. You did say all of those things. And Manhattan proved you wrong. So where is the $10,000? When can Gaudere be expecting to see it? After all, you wouldn’t want to be branded a **liar** , would you? ---
**Author:** ![Phaedrus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@Phaedrus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phaedrus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/128 "2000-01-14T20:06:00Z")
You wouldn’t expect me to cough up that kind of cake without presenting all the evidence? Would you? If and only if I present the evidence AND it not only looks to me as if I was wrong but a majority of the posters here and the people that are looking from without will I hand over the money. If that becomes the case, I will fork it over. To do otherwise would be dishonest and mean, I mean if she really is just one poster, I have REALLY been unusually nasty here. I wouldn’t have gone this far but SHE was the one who wouldn’t leave it alone. I am not a mean-spirited person, neither am I a liar, nor am I mentally unbalanced. I am kind and compassionate, and generally love people and generally people love me. That is unless they are sick, and I truly believe Shannon is sick. All Shannon has ever wanted was for me to leave this board or to exist here without a friend, she is the most vicious and cruel person I have EVER had an encounter with since I have been on the net. Where is “andros”? * * * Phaedrus, Defender of Truth, Justice, and the Native American Way ---
**Author:** ![David\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@David\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_B)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/129 "2000-01-14T20:09:00Z")
Phaedrus said: > [@](#): > > You wouldn’t expect me to cough up that kind of cake without presenting all the evidence? > Would you? Considering that is **exactly what you said you would do** , yes, I would expect that from a sane non-liar. From you? No. > [@](#): > > If and only if I present the evidence AND it not only looks to me as if I was wrong but a majority of the posters here and the people that are looking from without will I hand over the money. If that becomes the case, I will fork it over. I’ll believe it when I see it. > [@](#): > > To do otherwise would be dishonest and mean, I mean if she really is just one poster, I have REALLY been unusually nasty here. Indeed, you have. > [@](#): > > I wouldn’t have gone this far but SHE was the one who wouldn’t leave it alone. Said the harasser. “She made me do it!” Bullshit. > [@](#): > > I am not a mean-spirited person, neither am I a liar, nor am I mentally unbalanced. From what I’ve seen, you are actually all three. > [@](#): > > All Shannon has ever wanted was for me to leave this board or to exist here without a friend, she is the most vicious and cruel person I have EVER had an encounter with since I have been on the net. Indeed. Note that this is the person who got the most votes for most-liked poster on Great Debates because of the way she could disagree with people and still be so nice. ---
**Author:** ![John\_Corrado](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e4f/32.png) [@John\_Corrado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Corrado)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/130 "2000-01-14T20:20:00Z")
Oh, joy. Flat Earth all over again. **Phaedrus** : Hypothesis X is absolutely true! Hypothesis Y is absolutely false! **Everyone Else** : Here’s our proof that X is absolutely false. Please tell us why you believe Y is false. **Phaedrus** : Your proof does not stand! And I have absolute proof that Y is false! I’ll post it in a day or two. Did I mention that I ran a genetics company? **Phaedrus** : Mumbles to self for 300 posts. **Everyone Else** : Dammit, Phaedrus, we’ve given you absolute proof that X is false! And you still haven’t bothered to prove that Y is false! **Phaedrus** : Honest, I’ll have that proof any day now. Did I tell you my horror story about being a lawyer in front of the Supreme Court? **Phaedrus** : mumbles to self for another 100 posts **Everyone Else** : Screw this, we’re going home. **Phaedrus** : Ha! I win! They’ve given up and accepted my arguments! Let me go to another thread and try it again! Phaedrus, you are sociopathic. You have no true understanding of what truth is. Your concept of reality shifts from day to day. I truly hope that you deign to see a psychiatrist, because you have serious psychological problems and desperately need help. * * * JMCJ This could be YOUR sig line! For just five cents a post, JMCJ Enterprises will place YOUR sig line at the bottom of each message! ---
**Author:** ![pldennison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc29f/32.png) [@pldennison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pldennison)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/131 "2000-01-14T20:24:00Z")
Holy frijoles, what a jackass you are, Phaedrus! > [@](#): > > ``` > You won't play, good, send andros in next, maybe he will. By the way, where is your other persona? How > come "he" hasn't answered the question of counting? I proved that one beyond a shadow of a doubt in > anyone's mind. > > ``` With geometric logic? \>click, click\< After they laughed at you, and made jokes? \>click, click\< You gonna prove that a duplicate key to the icebox exists next, you fucking ninny? Let’s review here for anyone who still thinks Phaedrus might actually be somewhat sane: 1. He insists that the only proof he will accept that Gaudere and andros are different people is a simulpost from the two. 2. Gaudere points out how one can simulpost using two browsers at once. 3. He insists on a simulpost several more times, stating he will accept it as proof. 4. manhattan links to a simulpost. 5. He refuses to accept it as proof. I can’t speak for anyone else, but you lost, Sunny Jim. Fork over them C-notes, my man. * * * “It’s my considered opinion you’re all a bunch of sissies!”–Paul’s Grandfather ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/132 "2000-01-14T20:34:00Z")
Ah, it just would have pissed off my accountant anyway. She hates that whole “miscelleneous income” stuff. Makes the chances of an audit go up. Lying sack of shit. * * * Livin’ on Tums, Vitamin E and Rogaine ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/133 "2000-01-14T20:40:00Z")
I’m stunned. I’m shocked. I’m stupefied. I’m sitting here with my jaw down around my belly button. What the fuck? This is possibly the most frightful diatribe I’ve ever witnessed. Phaedrus, you need either to stop doing the drugs or seek help and start doing the drugs they prescribe. Possibly both. You’ve been called. Post your ‘evidence’ (or e-mail it to me) immediately or cough up the cash. ---
**Author:** ![UncleBeer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/977dab/32.png) [@UncleBeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBeer)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/134 "2000-01-14T20:42:00Z")
And for the record, I think the OP has been resoundingly answered in the affirmative. ---
**Author:** ![Lauralee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Lauralee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lauralee)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/135 "2000-01-14T20:44:00Z")
Well, I don’t know for sure, but I think this whole episode could be in direct violation with the “Don’t be a jerk” rule… Phaedrus certainly seems to have been jerking us all around. ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/136 "2000-01-14T20:55:00Z")
Phaedrus said > [@](#): > > It is interesting to note how you and andros follow each other around. Over the past couple of weeks, LauraLee and I keep showing up in the same threads. Totally random, totally **un** interesting. Guess what. Two people can have similar interests. Thos similar interests can be stoked by the same thread title. Oh my gosh, they can even both decide to post. I like spending time on a basketball court. So does Michael Jordan. Somehow, I don’t tink that serves as evidence we are the same person. * * * Well, shut my mouth. It’s also illegal to put squirrels down your pants for the purposes of gambling. ---
**Author:** ![Mullinator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/137 "2000-01-14T20:56:00Z")
Well dang, how ironic does that look? ---
**Author:** ![Lauralee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Lauralee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lauralee)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/138 "2000-01-14T20:57:00Z")
Gee, are you sure Mullinator??? You’re not Michael Jordon??? Damn, I thought for sure you were. ---
**Author:** ![Phaedrus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/53a042/32.png) [@Phaedrus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phaedrus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/139 "2000-01-14T21:01:00Z")
Happy Shannon? I bet you are just roaring in between your fits of rage. You guys are stunned? Wait till KGB gets here, it won’t be long now, she knows what the pit is for. I called her at work to let her know what Shannon was pulling now, she ain’t happy, believe me. Besides everyone has forgotten my original supposition. Shannon is Clark K as well. See you in a few. Ken ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2000, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026/140 "2000-01-14T21:06:00Z")
I almost feel quilty reading this thread. It’s like visiting an insane asylum just to gawk at a lunitic. * * * Elmer J. Fudd, Millionaire. I own a mansion and a yacht. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-psychosis-be-diagnosed-from-bb-posts/4026.md?page=8)