When I first started probing the dark jungles of cyberspace, one of the things I noticed was the repeated defensive cry of “that’s my opinion, and I am entitled to my opinions!” Which is not true.

We are all entitled to our informed opinion, but what we see far too often is uninformed noise. Static. Rumor based on misquoting, misinterpretation, disinformation, flat out lies. And once enough of this nonsense piles up, people start to feel they can make statements without any real evidence. It’s the old “if you don’t believe me, ask me” mantra.

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I’m sure there must be a few, but I’m not aware of any specifics.

The thing is, so often they are only HALF stories, telling about my “bad behavior” without context. “Byrne refused to sign my book(s)…”

…when he was in the men’s room

…when he was in the hotel restaurant having lunch

…when the show was closed and he was heading out

…when the show hadn’t opened and he was just setting up

…when he had a limit but I wanted more

…etc