# Mr Dibble: What Kind of Crazy Is He? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 8, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528 "2018-07-08T18:22:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/21 "2018-07-08T19:45:36Z")
> [@Jake\_Bullet\_Traffic\_Control](#): > > Is it doxxing? No. He specifically put that picture there for people to see. But making mean comments about peoples appearance is pretty shitty. > [@](#): > > Also, was Dibble’s characterisation of me as pro-lynching fair? No. You could have meant they needed to be poisoned or shot or to fall off a Ferris Wheel in a comical way. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/22 "2018-07-08T19:46:08Z")
Holy shit, an actual Pit thread. We get these so rarely! As a reward to the OP for posting something not-boring in the Pit, I’ll answer his questions. > [@Jake\_Bullet\_Traffic\_Control](#): > > Agreed. I’m an idiot. I’m an asshole. I kick puppies. All of that. _Again_, that’s not the fucking issue. There are TWO issues in this thread: > > 1. When Dibble said I was pro-lynching, was he lying about what I said? > 2. When I made fun of his picture, was that doxxing? > > These are yes or no questions. They shouldn’t be difficult, yet absolutely nobody has had the stones to fucking answer them. Just give it a go. 1. I’ll say no, he wasn’t lying. He characterized your posts in an overly negative way to cast you in a negative light, but that’s not the same as lying, IMO. You said a lot of dumb stuff, people will sometimes summarize dumb stuff…uncharitably. 2. No, it wasn’t doxxing. It was, however, super creepy and weird. So, congrats, I guess? And the reason your Pit thread isn’t going well, despite being rather eloquently written in places, is that you want to win some pedantic points that no one else cares about but you, while ignoring the larger issue that your views in general make you seem like kind of an asshole. ---
**Author:** ![Measure\_for\_Measure](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/measure_for_measure/32/557_2.png) [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/23 "2018-07-08T19:54:56Z")
Haven’t read the linked thread, but on the basis of this one I’d mostly agree with Dibble. Here are the claims: [INDENT] **Jake Bullet - Traffic Control!** is a giant racist. [/INDENT] Disagree. David Duke is a giant racist. Jake Bullet is shitty little racist with no self-awareness. [INDENT] **Jake Bullet - Traffic Control!** literally called for the lynching of Black Netflix executives[/INDENT] This one is true though. It’s difficult (by which I mean easy) to think of any other interpretation of Jake’s remarks. What Jake didn’t do was _seriously_ call for lynching. Because he’s not a giant powerful racist: he’s just another blowhard little racist shit on the internet without self awareness. But _literally_? Sure. I hope that answers your questions Jake. We’re here to fight ignorance after all. ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Antibob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/24 "2018-07-08T20:01:26Z")
Anybody else see only the topic and think “Gee, this is already in the running for fastest reverse Pitting in board history!”? ---
**Author:** ![Ryan\_Liam](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ryan_liam/32/3965_2.png) [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/25 "2018-07-08T20:02:34Z")
You basically turned a normal but contentious debate into a Leeroy Jenkins-esque trainwreck ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/26 "2018-07-08T20:11:51Z")
> [@Jake\_Bullet\_Traffic\_Control](#): > > Yeah. I would just love it if someone, anyone, simply answered the fucking question. Is it doxxing? Also, was Dibble’s characterisation of me as pro-lynching fair? > > I know I’m a total asshole. That’s not in dispute. And after this thread, I’ll be done here. Promise. Thing is, whether or not I’m an asshole is not relevant to what Dibble did. Just for a moment, pretend that _you_ (or someone you respect) had made a sweeping condemnation of oversensitive people only for Dibble to turn round and say you/they are pro-lynching. How would you feel? Wait…if you’re done here after this thread, why do you fucking care what anyone else thinks? Is this the beginning of your flounce out of here? Dare I dream? Dibble doesn’t really bother me. He always flew under my radar on most things; noticed the name, but didn’t spark an immediate like or dislike (a status I would think most posters here would apply to me, as well…just mundane enough to interact with, but not a go-to guy when one needs an expert opinion). You’ve always struck me as the youngest kid trying to get the attention of the grownups at Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, Dibble has cool hair, in an “i want to be [Adam Duritz](https://www.google.com/search?q=adam+duritz&client=tablet-android-alco%3Dandroid-alco&prmd=niv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj-5vbHp5DcAhUOM6wKHTO9Av0Q_AUIEigC) for Halloween” kinda way. ---
**Author:** ![Charlie\_Tan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/charlie_tan/32/12582_2.png) [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/27 "2018-07-08T20:13:09Z")
Growing up in apartheid SA as a coloured\* boy might make someone just a liiiitle bit wary when white people talk about racial issues. So Dibble might get a little abrasive at times, but I cut him all the slack he wants because I’m a milky white middle aged dude from Scandinavia, so steeped in privilege I wouldn’t know bigotry if it slapped me in the face. \*IIRC the Dibble self-identifies as, or was labeled coloured by the apartheid regime. I’m sorry if I didn’t get that right. The OP on the other hand is a protruded, crusted asshole. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/28 "2018-07-08T20:31:19Z")
I like **MrDibble**. He gets a little carried away with parsing every single word when he replies to someone, but other than that, he’s a good guy. You, on the other hand, are a reactionary crank. The OP was by far the most interesting thing you’ve ever contributed here. Everything else has amounted to farting in the wind in lieu of intelligent conversation. As far as doxxing, **MrDibble** did say it was a “pathetic attempt” and I agree with that. It was pathetic. Buh-bye now. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/29 "2018-07-08T21:01:00Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > As far as doxxing, **MrDibble** did say it was a “pathetic attempt” and I agree with that. It was pathetic. Just popping in to say that this was exactly how I meant my mention of doxing to be read. Not that it was _actual_ doxing, but an underdeveloped child’s feeble essay at doxing, wildly flailing and reaching for the only online ammunition they stupidly think could hurt. As if I’d be _ashamed_ of how I look in a picture I’d already happily shared with the Teeming Millions :rolleyes: It did make me a little sad though - because it reminded me I no longer have that cool t-shirt. Luckily I can buy [another](https://www.threadless.com/product/1344/Fail/style,design). So now I’m happy again. Thanks, **Jake**! I’ll leave the widdle wacist baby to their self-immolation now, just also wanted to add- thanks for all the kind words, people. ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/30 "2018-07-08T21:03:05Z")
I did want to add one thing: “Just joking” defense? Totally called it. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/31 "2018-07-08T21:25:02Z")
> [@anomalous1](#): > > Welcome to SDMB. Where your opinions count but nothing you say matters. > > I discovered this too a while back, if your opinion doesn’t fit the groupthink you are automatically an asshole and a racist and a disgusting human being that has no morals. > > Don’t let it discourage you though, there are decent people here too. … says the Lifetime Member of the Steve Bannon Research Institute for Civil Rights. ---
**Author:** ![anomalous1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e56c9b/32.png) [@anomalous1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anomalous1)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/32 "2018-07-08T21:31:58Z")
> [@Ravenman](#): > > … says the Lifetime Member of the Steve Bannon Research Institute for Civil Rights. Fascinating, I didn’t know such a group existed! Save some straw and herring for others now. ---
**Author:** ![Fenris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fenris/32/498_2.png) [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/33 "2018-07-08T22:51:38Z")
The OP was TLDR, but you’re the douche who’s in favor of lynchings, right? Why should I give a fuck about what a pro-lynching racist has to say? ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/34 "2018-07-08T23:18:47Z")
While I disagreed with **MrDibble** over a word he used, that doesn’t mean I don’t think he was entirely correct with his assessment of you. You were being a racist shithead, and he had every reason to call you out on that bullshit. That you think calling out racism is “crazy” says a lot about you. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/35 "2018-07-08T23:37:38Z")
> [@Jake\_Bullet\_Traffic\_Control](#): > > Mr Dibble is alleging two things: > > 1. When I said ‘culled for the good of the herd’, I was being 100% serious. > > 2. When I said people who complain about racist language regardless of context are _“too thin skinned to survive in the modern world and should probably be culled for the good of the herd”_, the fact that this description happened, in this particular instance, to be applicable to a black Netflix executive means it could _only ever_ be applicable to black people. > > In response, I am alleging three things: > > 1. I wasn’t being serious. _Of course_ I don’t literally want to see people murdered for being too sensitive. What the fuck? > 2. Again, what the fuck? > 3. Mr. Dibble is a lying, dishonest piece of shit. > > First question for the group: How did Mr. Dibble characterise my initial comment? > > A) Fairly. > B) Unfairly. > C) I don’t care. This is all stupid and you both suck. > > If you could restrict your answers to A or B, I’d appreciate it. C is pretty much given at this point. B. That said, you seem like a leaky bag of medical waste. Applying the weighted score, the occasionally irritating bad-faith debater **Mr. Dibble** wins and you, the race-baiting socktroll—despite being correct on this one point—lose. Please leave your sash with the exit door attendant. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/36 "2018-07-08T23:39:25Z")
> [@Jake\_Bullet\_Traffic\_Control](#): > > Just for a moment, pretend that _you_ (or someone you respect) had made a sweeping condemnation of oversensitive people only for Dibble to turn round and say you/they are pro-lynching. How would you feel? How would I feel? How would I FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL? I would FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL like the main point was that I was being an asshole, and I should maybe apologize for being an asshole rather than play twiddledicks over the specific way I was being an asshole. I would FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL like maybe a clarification would be in order. “Sorry, I know that was a shitballs thing for me to say. I was, of course, joking, and don’t think anyone should be murdered for their opinion, except for literally everyone who objects to hyperbolic uses of the word ‘literally,’ but I still shouldn’t’ve said that, because, again, even making joking reference to murdering a black person in a thread about racism is a pretty fucked up thing to do.” I would FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL like maybe compounding my ultradouchosity with a pit thread might be a move in the wrong direction. And I would extra-super-duper FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL like I’d forever lost my right to condemn people for being oversensitive. ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2018, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/37 "2018-07-09T00:20:50Z")
> [@MrDibble](#): > > s :rolleyes: > > It did make me a little sad though - because it reminded me I no longer have that cool t-shirt. Luckily I can buy [another](https://www.threadless.com/product/1344/Fail/style,design). So now I’m happy again. Thanks, **Jake**! Damn, that is a pretty cool shirt, dude. (And the fact that the cows are both black AND white kind of makes it racially sensitive, you know? ;)) ---
**Author:** ![asahi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asahi/32/8693_2.png) [@asahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahi)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/38 "2018-07-09T00:28:02Z")
Mr Dibble \> OP ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2018, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/39 "2018-07-09T01:44:24Z")
OP xx ヽ(\*´∀｀）x ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528/40 "2018-07-09T02:35:31Z")
Dibble goes off the deep end occasionally. Far less than I do. He’s pretty much in the middle of the pack in that regard. Otherwise he adds a lot to the conversations. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-dibble-what-kind-of-crazy-is-he/817528.md?page=3)