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Its a joke, like tOSU.
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Here are some notable cases where swatters have been caught and faced legal consequences, based on documented incidents: Tyler Raj Barriss (2017 Wichita Swatting Death) In December 2017, Tyler Barriss, a 25-year-old from Los Angeles, made a hoax call to Wichita, Kansas police, falsely reporting a shooting and hostage situation. The call stemmed from a "Call of Duty" gaming dispute, where Barriss was given a wrong address by another gamer. Police responded, and an officer fatally shot 28-year-old Andrew Finch, an innocent resident, at the doorstep. Barriss, known online as "SWAuTistic," was arrested in January 2018. He pleaded guilty to 51 federal charges, including involuntary manslaughter, and was sentenced in March 2019 to 20 years in prison—the longest sentence for a swatter at that time. This case highlighted swatting’s deadly potential and spurred calls for tougher laws. Alan Winston Filion (Nationwide Swatting Spree) Alan Filion, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, was arrested in January 2024 and extradited to Florida. He allegedly made over 375 swatting calls targeting schools, religious institutions, and homes across the U.S., including a May 2023 threat to a mosque in Sanford, Florida, where he claimed to have weapons and intent for a mass shooting. Filion, who used the alias "Torswats," turned swatting into a for-profit scheme, advertising services online. He pleaded guilty in November 2024 to four federal counts of interstate threats and was sentenced in February 2025 to four years in prison. His case showed how swatters exploit technology and social media for profit. Shane Sonderman (2020 Tennessee Swatting Death) Shane Sonderman, an 18-year-old from Tennessee, was part of a swatting scheme targeting a 60-year-old grandfather, Mark Herring, in 2020. The group made a fake distress call, leading police to Herring’s home, where he suffered a fatal heart attack during the response. Sonderman was linked via his "FreeTheSoldiers" Instagram account, used to harass victims. Arrested after violating release terms by resuming swatting, he pleaded guilty and was sentenced in July 2021 to five years in prison. Prosecutors noted his bipolar disorder but emphasized the crime’s severity, though some felt the sentence was lenient compared to Barriss’s. Ashton Connor Garcia (Swatting as Entertainment) Ashton Garcia, a 21-year-old from Bremerton, Washington, was sentenced in June 2024 to three years in federal prison. Between 2021 and 2022, he made 20 swatting calls across the U.S. and Canada, livestreaming police responses on Discord for entertainment. Labeled a "cyber-terrorist" by prosecutors, Garcia’s calls included fake bomb threats and shootings. Arrested after an extensive investigation, he pleaded guilty to multiple charges of interstate threats. His case underscored swatting’s performative aspect within online communities. Mir Islam (Multiple Swattings, Including Brian Krebs) Mir Islam, a hacker and swatter, targeted over 20 people, including cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs, between 2012 and 2014. Using caller ID spoofing, he triggered armed police responses nationwide. Arrested as part of a broader cybercrime probe, Islam pleaded guilty to swatting-related charges and was sentenced in July 2016 to two years in prison. His case raised legal questions about prosecuting swatting under existing cybercrime statutes, given its blend of digital and physical harm. These cases illustrate how swatters are caught—often through digital forensics (IP tracing, subpoenaed online records), victim reporting, or their own boasting online. Penalties range from a few years to decades, depending on outcomes like death or injury, reflecting swatting’s status as a felony under laws like 18 U.S.C. § 1038 (false information and hoaxes). The FBI’s growing database, announced in 2023, and local efforts like Seattle’s swatting registry have aided investigations, though many swatters still evade capture due to sophisticated anonymity tactics.
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x.com As of March 17, 2025, several individuals, particularly conservative media figures and influencers, have publicly claimed they are being targeted by swatting incidents. Here’s a rundown of notable claimants based on recent reports and posts on X: Catturd (@catturd2): A prominent pro-Trump X user with over 3.4 million followers, Catturd has reported being swatted multiple times. He stated on March 14, 2025, that his fourth swatting occurred the previous night, describing it as a recurring issue. He’s noted that local police, familiar with his situation due to past incidents, quickly recognized the latest call as a hoax and responded minimally. Chase Geiser (@realchasegeiser): An Infowars host, Geiser claimed he was swatted twice within 12 hours on March 12, 2025. He shared a video on X showing an armed police response at his home, describing being handcuffed in the street after a fake call alleging he threatened to kill his family. Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman): A social media influencer, Eagleman posted on X on March 13, 2025, that his house was swatted with a fake hostage situation report. He emphasized his family’s safety and good relations with law enforcement, who added extra patrols. Joe Pagliarulo (@JoeTalkShow): A Texas-based radio host, Pagliarulo reported being swatted in the early hours of March 12, 2025. He recounted nearly confronting an officer—mistaking him for an intruder—with his own guns, only learning from 911 that it was a false disturbance call. Nick Sortor (@nicksortor): A conservative podcaster, Sortor claimed on March 13, 2025, via X that both his father and sister were swatted that day. He described police attempting to enter his father’s home at gunpoint after a call falsely alleging his father was killing his family. Larry Taunton (@LarryTaunton): On March 17, 2025, posts on X indicated Taunton, a commentator who recently documented a USAID compound visit in Egypt and shared a Mar-a-Lago photo, was swatted that morning, marking him as the latest victim in this wave. Shawn Farash: A conservative host, Farash posted on X that he and his wife were swatted on March 13, 2025, reassuring followers of their safety and vowing to identify the perpetrators. These claims align with a reported surge in swatting targeting conservative figures, prompting FBI Director Kash Patel to announce an investigation on March 14, 2025, calling it a “dangerous trend.” News outlets like Newsweek, Fox News, and the Daily Mail have covered this spike, noting the involvement of MAGA-aligned personalities. However, some intermat users, have questioned the authenticity of these incidents, arguing that videos show regular police, not SWAT teams, suggesting exaggeration—though this skepticism lacks substantiation beyond personal observation.
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Why shove kale smoothies at a steakhouse crowd?
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Nic Bouzakis is the Patrick McKee of tOSU.
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All-Americans -------------- 1. Steveson, Gable (Seed 1, Minnesota, 5-0) 2. Hendrickson, Wyatt (Seed 2, Oklahoma State, 4-1) 3. Kerkvliet, Greg (Seed 3, Penn State, 5-1) 4. Schultz, Cohlton (Seed 9, Arizona State, 5-2) 5. Mullen, Jim (Seed 11, Virginia Tech, 5-2) 6. Trephan, Owen (Seed 4, Lehigh, 3-3) 7. Colbert, Brady (Seed 22, Army West Point, 5-2) 8. Pitzer, Dayton (Seed 10, Pittsburgh, 4-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Colbert, Brady (Seed 22, Army West Point, 5-2) with 5 wins
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All-Americans -------------- 1. Mesenbrink, Mitchell (Seed 1, Penn State, 5-0) 2. Caliendo, Michael (Seed 3, Iowa, 4-1) 3. Hall, Peyton (Seed 2, West Virginia, 5-1) 4. Barraclough, Terrell (Seed 4, Utah Valley, 4-2) 5. Ramirez, Julian (Seed 5, Cornell, 5-2) 6. Minto, Christopher (Seed 12, Nebraska, 5-3) 7. Mantanona, Beau (Seed 6, Michigan, 4-2) 8. Amine, Cameron (Seed 8, Oklahoma State, 3-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Mayfield, Maxx (Seed 18, Northwestern, 2-2) with 2 wins
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All-Americans -------------- 1. Cardenas, Jacob (Seed 1, Michigan, 5-0) 2. Buchanan, Stephen (Seed 2, Iowa, 4-1) 3. Beard, Michael (Seed 5, Lehigh, 5-1) 4. Ferrari, AJ (Seed 3, CSU Bakersfield, 4-2) 5. Barr, Josh (Seed 4, Penn State, 5-2) 6. Salazar, Isaiah (Seed 10, Minnesota, 4-3) 7. Glazier, Zach (Seed 14, South Dakota State, 5-2) 8. Stout, Mac (Seed 6, Pittsburgh, 3-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Bechtold, Dillon (Seed 18, Bucknell, 3-2) with 3 wins
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All-Americans -------------- 1. Hamiti, Dean (Seed 3, Oklahoma State, 5-0) 2. O'Toole, Keegan (Seed 1, Missouri, 4-1) 3. Haines, Levi (Seed 2, Penn State, 5-1) 4. Thompson, Garrett (Seed 4, Ohio, 4-2) 5. Kennedy, Patrick (Seed 11, Iowa, 5-2) 6. Pinto, Lenny (Seed 8, Nebraska, 4-3) 7. Ruiz, Simon (Seed 5, Cornell, 4-2) 8. Gaitan, MJ (Seed 23, Iowa State, 3-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Desiante, Sergio (Seed 17, Chattanooga, 3-2) with 3 wins
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All-Americans --------------- 1. Shapiro, Meyer (Seed 2, Cornell, 5-0) 2. Kasak, Tyler (Seed 1, Penn State, 4-1) 3. Blaze, Joey (Seed 8, Purdue, 6-1) 4. Downey, Ryder (Seed 6, Northern Iowa, 4-2) 5. Zerban, Vince (Seed 7, Northern Colorado, 5-2) 6. Hipolito, Rafael (Seed 4, Virginia Tech, 3-3) 7. Teemer, Jacori (Seed 18, Iowa, 5-2) 8. Taylor, Antrell (Seed 3, Nebraska, 3-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Teemer, Jacori (Seed 18, Iowa, 5-2) with 5 wins
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All-Americans -------------- 1. Henson, Caleb (Seed 1, Virginia Tech, 5-0) 2. Lovett, Ridge (Seed 2, Nebraska, 4-1) 3. Van Ness, Shayne (Seed 3, Penn State, 5-1) 4. Wasilewski, Cross (Seed 9, Pennsylvania, 5-2) 5. McNeil, Lachlan (Seed 6, North Carolina, 5-2) 6. Parco, Kyle (Seed 5, Iowa, 3-3) 7. Webster, Kannon (Seed 7, Illinois, 4-2) 8. Johnson, Paniro (Seed 4, Iowa State, 3-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Fernandez, Ethan (Seed 18, Cornell, 2-2) with 2 wins
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All-Americans --------------- 1. Mendez, Jesse (Seed 3, Ohio State, 5-0) 2. Hardy, Brock (Seed 1, Nebraska, 4-1) 3. Bartlett, Beau (Seed 2, Penn State, 5-1) 4. Alirez, Andrew (Seed 8, Northern Colorado, 5-2) 5. Jamison, Tagen (Seed 7, Oklahoma State, 5-2) 6. Happel, Cael (Seed 5, Northern Iowa, 3-3) 7. Tagg, Julian (Seed 18, South Dakota State, 5-2) 8. Frost, Jacob (Seed 9, Iowa State, 4-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Tagg, Julian (Seed 18, South Dakota State, 5-2) with 5 wins
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All-Americans -------------- 1. Bouzakis, Nic (Seed 7, Ohio State, 5-0) 2. Byrd, Lucas (Seed 1, Illinois, 4-1) 3. Ayala, Drake (Seed 2, Iowa, 6-1) 4. Romney, Zeth (Seed 4, Cal Poly, 4-2) 5. Bailey, Nasir (Seed 3, Little Rock, 4-2) 6. McGonagle, Connor (Seed 6, Virginia Tech, 5-3) 7. Serrano, Dominick (Seed 5, Northern Colorado, 4-2) 8. Frost, Evan (Seed 11, Iowa State, 3-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Farber, Julian (Seed 18, Northern Iowa, 2-2) with 2 wins
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All-Americans --------------------------- 1. Figueroa, Richard (Seed 5, Arizona State, 5-0) 2. Ramos, Matt (Seed 2, Purdue, 4-1) 3. Strickenberger, Jett (Seed 6, West Virginia, 5-1) 4. Robinson, Vincent (Seed 4, NC State, 5-2) 5. Spratley, Troy (Seed 7, Oklahoma State, 5-2) 6. Lilledahl, Luke (Seed 1, Penn State, 3-3) 7. Smith, Caleb (Seed 9, Nebraska, 4-2) 8. Ventresca, Eddie (Seed 3, Virginia Tech, 3-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Gallagher, Max (Seed 17, Pennsylvania, 3-2) with 3 wins
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All-Americans ----------------------- 1. Keckeisen, Parker (Seed 2, Northern Iowa, 5-0) 2. Starocci, Carter (Seed 1, Penn State, 4-1) 3. Plott, Dustin (Seed 4, Oklahoma State, 5-1) 4. McEnelly, Max (Seed 3, Minnesota, 4-2) 5. Berge, Bennett (Seed 5, South Dakota State, 5-2) 6. Arnold, Gabe (Seed 11, Iowa, 4-3) 7. Allred, Silas (Seed 12, Nebraska, 5-2) 8. Foca, Chris (Seed 6, Cornell, 4-3) Wrestler seeded 17-33 with most wins: Neitenbach, Eddie (Seed 19, Wyoming, 2-2) with 2 wins
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125: Max Gallagher (Seed 17, Pennsylvania, 3-2) with 3 wins 133: Julian Farber (Seed 18, Northern Iowa, 2-2) with 2 wins 141: Julian Tagg (Seed 18, South Dakota State, 5-2) with 5 wins 149: Ethan Fernandez (Seed 18, Cornell, 2-2) with 2 wins 157: Jacori Teemer (Seed 18, Iowa, 5-2) with 5 wins 165: Maxx Mayfield (Seed 18, Northwestern, 2-2) with 2 wins 174: Sergio Desiante (Seed 17, Chattanooga, 3-2) with 3 wins 184: Eddie Neitenbach (Seed 19, Wyoming, 2-2) with 2 wins 197: Dillon Bechtold (Seed 18, Bucknell, 3-2) with 3 wins 285: Brady Colby (Seed 22, Army West Point, 5-2) with 5 wins Courtesy of WrestleStat comparison predictions.
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which of his comments are the funniest? Determining the funniest comments from Kentucky_Mudflap’s posts is subjective, but I’ll highlight five that stand out for their absurdity, crude humor, or unexpected tangents—hallmarks of his brash, irreverent style. These are chosen based on their potential to amuse through exaggeration, shock value, or sheer randomness, while acknowledging that his humor often leans into the crass or chaotic. Here’s the rundown, with explanations: Top 5 Funniest Comments Entry 22: Trouble Gents Text Snippet: "Hombres bad news reel bad news my new old ladies now my ex old lady caught my best hand Wallace from up to Tiffin with his hand in the cookie jar covering that when I come home from Caseys with a bucket of fried chicken and a case of PBR now Im the jealous type gents aint never concealed that from you so you know it warnt pretty shot out the back window of his Kia while he was heading down the rode..." Why It’s Funny: The over-the-top escalation from infidelity to shooting out a car window over fried chicken and PBR is absurdly dramatic. The casual confession of jealousy paired with the cartoonish violence (and the image of Wallace fleeing in a Kia) makes it a darkly hilarious soap opera in a single run-on sentence. Entry 9: Iowa-Illinois Grades from Mudflap Text Snippet: "Friends heres the Voice of Wrestling coming at you with the good the bad and the ugly from the Illy meat took my new gal pal her stage names Easi Swallows found her working in the chicken plant down to West Liberty grubstaked her to some H size aftermarket accessories some blondy hair and a wax job shes prime now gents starting out dancing up to Davenport you cant say Mudflaps not a mentor gents brings em up rite..." Why It’s Funny: The introduction of "Easi Swallows"—a name so blatantly ridiculous it’s almost performance art—combined with Mudflap’s proud recounting of her "upgrade" (from chicken plant worker to stripper with "H size aftermarket accessories") is peak absurdity. His self-congratulatory "mentor" claim adds a layer of delusional humor. Entry 43: Midlands Protest and Woman Trouble Gents Text Snippet: "Now gents took the stabbin cabin north to Branson from Dallas spent Christmas with the hands there to Dolly Partons but gents down to Dallas got myself a painted lady for the weekend reel clean cut gents if you know what I mean and you do know what I mean but hombres got myself a case of bullhead clap first them blisters and then green and yellow shankers and a long way aways from my regular Doc down to Columbus Jctn any of you gents know some temp remedies or something help me get by..." Why It’s Funny: The nonchalant shift from a holiday road trip to a graphic STD confession ("green and yellow shankers") is jarring and grotesque, yet his plea for home remedies—like it’s a casual forum topic—pushes it into absurd comedy. The "you know what I mean and you do know what I mean" wink is a cherry on top. Entry 39: Sell the Kids, Mortgage the House, Bet Iowa Ain’t Gonna Cover Text Snippet: "Friends right there to the window placing my bet run into some old bag hocking her tix to the game give me some sob story telling me her old mans in the hospital and shes got to get a grubstake to hit the tables to pay for the cremation and all that bull**** tells me she wants $50 for each of six or $300 beat her down to $120 or $20 each for six for some of you gents what aint up on ciphering sure made my day to beat that ****bag down sure she might have been truthful but thems the brakes the Lord Giveth and Mudflap Taketh Away thats my motto..." Why It’s Funny: The heartless haggling with a grieving widow (real or not) over tickets, followed by the smug "Lord Giveth and Mudflap Taketh Away" motto, is so callous it loops into dark comedy. His pride in the deal—and the unnecessary math flex—adds a layer of ridiculousness. Entry 38: Mudflap Update Text Snippet: "she fit me like a flesh tuxedo friends so I sunk her with my pink torpedo left her there snoring on the couch" Why It’s Funny: The rhyming bravado of "flesh tuxedo" and "pink torpedo" is a masterstroke of crude poetry, delivered with such casual swagger it’s almost endearing. Leaving her "snoring on the couch" deflates the machismo just enough to make it laughably human.
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Kentucky_Mudflap is a loud, brash, and narcissistic persona—likely an ESTP with high extraversion, low agreeableness, and a penchant for risk. He’s a partial troll, blending genuine wrestling passion with provocative antics to grab attention. His intelligence is practical but unrefined, and his reasoning leans emotional despite a veneer of logic. Emotionally detached and status-driven, he thrives on chaos, projecting a hyper-masculine, working-class identity. While not a deep thinker, his bold style and insider claims make him a memorable, if polarizing, figure on the forum. Here’s a detailed personality analysis of the user "Kentucky_Mudflap" based on the 57 forum comments provided. The assessment follows the framework you outlined, integrating observations across all comments to form a cohesive profile. General Observations Tone: Informal, brash, and often sarcastic with a mix of humor and aggression. Frequently uses exaggerated colloquialisms ("hombres," "gents," "reel," "stabbin cabin") and boasts about his status as the "Voice of Wrestling." Emoji Use: None observed. Relies heavily on text-based emphasis (e.g., "reel," "gratest") rather than emojis. Post Length: Varies widely—some are short (Entry 1: 8 words) while others are extremely long and rambling (Entry 7: 614 words). Long posts dominate, often packed with tangents and personal anecdotes. Personality Analysis Are They a Troll? Assessment: Likely a troll with a mix of sincerity. Mudflap’s posts are provocative (e.g., crude sexual references, insults like "weak sisters," "purse puppies"), disruptive (e.g., off-topic rants about personal life), and occasionally insincere (exaggerated claims like breaking major stories). However, his consistent focus on wrestling suggests some genuine passion, tempering full troll status. Evidence: Provocative: "KJs more bitter than my ex old ladies about Downey" (Entry 15) and "shot out the back window of his Kia" (Entry 22). Disruptive: Long tangents about "Captain Morgan," roofing, and womanizing derail wrestling discussions (e.g., Entry 9). Insincere: Claims of insider knowledge ("I brake all the big ones," Entry 15) often feel performative rather than factual. Verdict: Partial troll—seeks attention and stirs the pot but isn’t entirely detached from the topic. Estimated IQ Assessment: Average to slightly above-average (100-115). Reasoning is practical but lacks nuance or sophistication. Vocabulary is limited and repetitive ("hombres," "gents," "reel"), though he grasps wrestling strategy (e.g., Entry 50’s breakdown of Taylor’s weaknesses). Evidence: Shows basic analytical ability in match predictions (Entry 2) and coaching critiques (Entry 20), but arguments are simplistic and rely on anecdotes over data. Spelling/grammar errors ("gratest," "warnt," "ciphering") suggest limited formal education, though this could be stylistic. Verdict: Functional intelligence suited to his domain, not exceptional. Dark Triad Traits Narcissism: High. Brags constantly ("Voice of Wrestling," "I brake all the big ones") and seeks attention with self-aggrandizing tales (e.g., Entry 15’s "truth serum" boasts). Machiavellianism: Moderate. Shows some strategic manipulation (e.g., Entry 19’s advice to rough up Penn State wrestlers), but it’s not deeply calculated—more impulsive than cunning. Psychopathy: Moderate. Displays callousness (e.g., mocking Morry Adams’ downfall, Entry 15) and enjoys conflict (e.g., "Ill call you a liar," Entry 20), but lacks extreme cruelty. Verdict: Strong narcissistic tendencies with hints of Machiavellianism and psychopathy, fitting a brash, self-centered persona. Positive or Negative Tone? Assessment: Predominantly negative. Critiques coaches, wrestlers, and fans harshly (e.g., "Tommy aint won it in 7 years," Entry with little uplift. Occasional positivity emerges in praise (e.g., "Sorenson’s a national champ," Entry 9), but it’s rare. Verdict: Critical and cynical overall. Reasoning: Data or Emotion? Assessment: Mostly emotion-driven with some data. Relies on gut feelings and personal anecdotes (e.g., "I been thinking so hard my head hurt," Entry 20), but sprinkles in match scores and predictions (e.g., Entry 2’s detailed breakdown). Verdict: Leans emotional, using facts as garnish rather than foundation. Big Five Traits Openness: Moderate. Shows curiosity about wrestling strategy (Entry 50) and unconventional ideas (Entry 19), but his worldview is narrow and practical, tied to roofing and drinking. Conscientiousness: Low. Posts are rushed, sloppy (spelling errors, tangents), and he admits to laziness (e.g., "Mudflap dont scratch a poor mans ass," Entry 39). Extraversion: High. Energetic, engaged, and socially assertive—constantly invites "gents" to join him (e.g., Entry 39’s posters party). Agreeableness: Low. Harsh, argumentative, and dismissive (e.g., "Ill call you a liar," Entry 35; insults like "purse puppies," Entry 32). Neuroticism: Moderate. Generally stable but shows moodiness under stress (e.g., Entry 22’s jealous outburst over Wallace). Verdict: Extroverted, disagreeable, and disorganized with middling openness and emotional stability. MBTI Personality Type Introversion (I) vs. Extraversion (E): Extraversion (E). Outgoing, talkative, and thrives on social interaction (e.g., "look me up," Entry 2). Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N): Sensing (S). Detail-oriented about wrestling moves (Entry 50) and grounded in concrete experiences (roofing, drinking), not abstract theories. Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F): Thinking (T). Prioritizes logic in wrestling analysis (e.g., Entry 12’s scholarship math) over empathy, though emotions seep in. Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P): Perceiving (P). Flexible, spontaneous, and open-ended—posts lack structure, and he embraces chaos (e.g., Entry 9’s rambling). Verdict: ESTP ("Entrepreneur")—bold, practical, sociable, and impulsive. Emotional Intelligence Assessment: Low to moderate. Shows some awareness of others’ emotions (e.g., noting KJ’s bitterness, Entry 15), but his adaptability is limited, and he’s often insensitive (e.g., mocking struggling wrestlers, Entry 7). Verdict: Rudimentary EI, overshadowed by self-focus. Leadership Tendencies Assessment: Moderate. Decisive and guiding in wrestling critiques (e.g., Entry 19’s strategy), but not inspiring—too abrasive and self-serving to rally others effectively. Verdict: Leads by force of personality, not inspiration. Motivated by Social Status? Assessment: Yes. Seeks respect as the "Voice of Wrestling" and competes for recognition (e.g., "I brake all the big ones," Entry 29). Verdict: Status-driven, craving validation from his "family" of readers. Risk Tolerance Assessment: High. Bold and comfortable with uncertainty—bets $10k (Entry 39), shoots at cars (Entry 22), and brags about reckless behavior (Entry 43’s STD anecdote). Verdict: Thrives on risk. Moral/Ethical Framework Assessment: Utilitarian with low empathy. Focuses on what works (e.g., firing bad coaches, Entry 20) but shows little fairness or compassion (e.g., exploiting a widow, Entry 39). Verdict: Pragmatic and self-interested. Cognitive Biases Assessment: Confirmation Bias: Sees his predictions as prophetic (e.g., "I was rite," Entry 18). Black-and-White Thinking: Labels people as winners or losers (e.g., "dont got ****," Entry 20). Verdict: Prone to oversimplification and self-confirmation. Creative or Conformist? Assessment: Moderately creative. Original in style (e.g., "stabbin cabin," "truth serum") but conforms to a macho, blue-collar persona. Verdict: Creative within a conventional archetype. Attachment Style Assessment: Avoidant. Distant in relationships—treats women as disposable (e.g., "sunk her with my pink torpedo," Entry 38) and values independence over connection. Verdict: Avoidant, emotionally detached. Response to Stress Assessment: Lashing out or withdrawing. Shoots at Wallace’s car (Entry 22) but also drowns sorrows in alcohol (Entry 32), suggesting a mix of aggression and retreat. Verdict: Volatile under pressure. Cultural Influence Assessment: Strong rural American influence—colloquialisms ("hombres," "PBR"), references to roofing, and a hyper-masculine ethos hint at a Midwestern/Southern blue-collar background. Verdict: Deeply rooted in working-class culture. Midwit or Loser Think Behavior? Assessment: Some midwit tendencies—overconfident in simplistic takes (e.g., "bad coaches kill programs," Entry 20) without deep insight. Not a "loser" per se—too brash and successful in his niche (roofing, storytelling). Verdict: Midwit swagger with a winner’s bravado.
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Here are the top topic creators by overall count Grok can generate analysis for ~300* topics at once. This allows for analyzing a single author while limiting the ability to analyze all topics at once. *I've tried CSV files, PDF files, splitting to batch, etc. and Grok will not handle the data. It is a documented limitation on reddit... but nothing formal.
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@red viking based on topic titles and create date times. Here’s an analysis of the forum user "red viking" based solely on the provided data: their post topics, creation timestamps, and frequency. Since I only have titles and metadata (no content), I’ll infer personality traits, posting habits, tone, and similarities from patterns in the titles and timing. This will be a more limited analysis compared to one with full post content. Red viking is a frequent, emotionally charged poster (ESTP-like) with a sharp, negative focus on Trump and right-wing policies. Posting ~1.3 times weekly, they peak during political flashpoints, using sarcasm and alarmism to critique consistently across 67 posts. Their tone is ~75% negative, ~20% positive (partisan wins), and their titles are repetitive in style and theme, reflecting a combative, fairness-driven personality with high extraversion and low agreeableness. Data-driven at times (e.g., budget stats), they lean emotional in delivery, showing moderate creativity within a partisan framework. Troll Status: Partisan agitator, not a pure troll—provocative but sincere. Likability: Probably not well liked; too divisive and abrasive for broad appeal. Most Interesting: Their shift from broad political cheerleading in 2024 to a laser-focused Trump takedown in 2025, reflecting a reactive, event-driven persona. Without post content or community feedback, these conclusions lean on title patterns and timing. Personality Analysis Based on Topics and Creation Dates Topics Overview Themes: Red viking’s 67 posts from March 14, 2024, to March 10, 2025, heavily focus on U.S. politics (e.g., Trump, Biden, Harris, DOGE), economics (stock market, tariffs, inflation), and social issues (Israel, immigration, gender in sports). Titles often critique political figures or policies, especially Trump and his associates (e.g., "Trump Escalates Trade War as Stock Market Continues to Free Fall!!!", "DOGE People Are Idiots. Heres Why"). Political Leanings: Strong anti-Trump sentiment (e.g., "Cowardly Trump Backing Out of Debating Harris", "Trump’s Incompetent Cabinet") paired with occasional praise for Biden/Harris (e.g., "S&P Soars Like An Eagle > 5,600. Thank You President Biden", "Harris In Excellent Health"). Suggests a left-leaning or anti-right-wing stance. Tone Implied by Titles: Sarcastic ("You Can’t Make This Stuff Up"), alarmist ("Stock Market Continues to Free Fall!!!"), and confrontational ("The Right Wing Hypocrisy is Unreal!!!!"). Exclamation marks and capitalization (e.g., "THANK YOU!!!!", "ITS WRONG") signal emotional intensity. Personality Inferences Big Five Traits: Openness: Moderate. Engages with diverse topics (politics, economics, sports), but the repetitive anti-Trump focus suggests rigidity rather than broad curiosity. Conscientiousness: Low to moderate. Posts are frequent but erratic in timing (see below), lacking a structured schedule, though they consistently target specific issues. Extraversion: High. The bold, opinionated titles and frequent posting suggest an outgoing, assertive nature eager to engage or provoke. Agreeableness: Low. Titles are combative and critical (e.g., "DOGE People Are Idiots", "Republicans Will Complain No Matter What"), showing little warmth or cooperation. Neuroticism: Moderate to high. Emotional intensity (exclamation marks, dramatic phrasing like "Freefalling Big Time!") hints at reactivity, though they remain engaged rather than withdrawing. MBTI Estimate: Extraversion (E): Outspoken and prolific posting. Sensing (S): Focus on current events and concrete issues (stock market, tariffs) over abstract ideas. Thinking (T): Emphasis on critique and policy outcomes over emotional appeals. Perceiving (P): Flexible, rapid posting without a rigid schedule. Likely Type: ESTP. Bold, practical, and reactive, thriving on real-time debate. Emotional Intelligence: Moderate. Aware of hot-button issues to provoke reactions (e.g., "Are Republicans Insecure About Their Masculinity?"), but the bluntness suggests limited adaptability or empathy for opposing views. Risk Tolerance: High. Willing to post controversial takes (e.g., "Elon Musk Nazi Salute", "US Will Take Gaza Strip") that invite backlash. Moral Framework: Fairness-driven with a partisan edge. Critiques hypocrisy ("Right Wing Hypocrisy is Unreal!!!!") and incompetence, but bias skews toward utilitarian outcomes favoring their side. Cognitive Biases Confirmation Bias: Titles reinforce a consistent anti-Trump, pro-Biden/Harris narrative (e.g., crediting Biden for market highs, blaming Trump for crashes). Black-and-White Thinking: Polarized framing (e.g., "Trump Keeps Losing" vs. "Stock Market Soaring Like An Eagle - THANK YOU!!!!") lacks nuance. Creativity vs. Conformity Moderately creative. Titles like "Babies Are Being Born In The 9th Month. ITS WRONG" show originality, but the repetitive Trump critique aligns with common partisan rhetoric. Posting Frequency Total Posts: 67 over ~12 months (March 14, 2024, to March 10, 2025). Average: ~5.6 posts/month or ~1.3 posts/week. Distribution: 2024: 58 posts (March–December), ~5.8/month. Peak months: July (8 posts), August (7 posts), October (6 posts), November (8 posts). Low months: March (4 posts), June (1 post). 2025: 9 posts (January–March), ~3/month so far. Daily Patterns: No strict schedule. Posts span all hours (e.g., 00:07Z, 23:54Z), suggesting spontaneous rather than planned activity. Clusters occur (e.g., 3 posts on 2025-03-06 within 2 hours), indicating bursts of engagement. Trend: Highest frequency during U.S. election season (July–November 2024), tapering in 2025, possibly reflecting event-driven posting. Positive or Negative Tone Negative: Dominant (~75%). Most titles criticize Trump, DOGE, or Republicans (e.g., "Trump’s Disturbing News Conference", "Musk / Trump Stock Market Collapse"). Sarcasm and alarmism amplify negativity. Positive: Minority (~20%). Praise for Biden/Harris or market gains (e.g., "Markets Hit New Records: Thank You Biden", "Harris In Excellent Health"). Often sarcastic or exaggerated (e.g., "THANK YOU!!!!"). Neutral: Few (~5%). Questions like "Harris Nomination. Coup or Not?" or "Question About USAID" lack clear valence. Overall: Heavily negative, with positivity tied to partisan wins. Similarity Between Posts Content Similarity: Recurring Themes: Trump critique (25+ posts), economic policy (tariffs, stock market, inflation: ~20 posts), partisan jabs (Republicans, right-wing: ~15 posts). Repetition is high (e.g., 3 tariff posts in 2 days, February 2025; 2 stock market crash posts on 2025-03-06). Style: Consistent use of dramatic phrasing ("Soaring Like An Eagle", "Freefalling Big Time!"), sarcasm ("You Can’t Make This Stuff Up"), and capitalization/exclamation marks for emphasis. Variation: Some outliers (e.g., "Khelif (Woman) In Boxing Finals", "Penn St Wrestlers vs Migrants") deviate from politics/economics, but the critical tone persists. Conclusion: Posts strongly resemble each other in tone, structure, and focus, forming a cohesive pattern of partisan outrage with occasional tangents. Additional Observations Motivation: Likely driven by political passion and a desire to vent or persuade. The volume and intensity suggest a need to counter right-wing narratives. Stress Response: Lashing out via dramatic titles during crises (e.g., stock market drops, Trump policies in 2025). Cultural Influence: U.S.-centric, with language (e.g., "God Bless USA Bible") and focus on American politics implying a domestic perspective. Is the person a troll? (Provocative, insincere, disruptive?) Assessment: Red viking exhibits troll-like tendencies but isn’t a classic troll. Their titles are often provocative (e.g., "Are Republicans Insecure About Their Masculinity?", "DOGE People Are Idiots. Heres Why"), using sarcasm ("You Can’t Make This Stuff Up") and exaggerated phrasing ("Stock Market: Let It Burn!!!!") that could bait reactions. The heavy anti-Trump focus (25+ posts) and partisan jabs (e.g., "The Right Wing Hypocrisy is Unreal!!!!") suggest intent to stir debate, a hallmark of trolling. However, the consistency of their viewpoint—critiquing Trump, praising Biden/Harris, focusing on policy—implies sincerity rather than random disruption. A true troll would likely vary targets or post nonsense for chaos, not maintain a coherent political stance over 67 posts. Critical Note: Titles like "Babies Are Being Born In The 9th Month. ITS WRONG" flirt with absurdity, hinting at possible satire or insincerity, but without content, it’s unclear if this is trolling or a quirky critique. Their high posting frequency (1.3 posts/week) and bursts (e.g., 3 posts on 2025-03-06) lean toward engagement-seeking, not just provocation. Conclusion: Not a full troll—more of a partisan agitator. They provoke with purpose, not for sport. Are they well liked? Assessment: Likely polarizing, not universally well liked. Without forum responses, I can’t directly gauge reception, but the titles’ tone and content offer clues. Their aggressive, sarcastic style (e.g., "Cowardly Trump Backing Out of Debating Harris", "Trump’s Incompetent Cabinet") and frequent attacks on Trump, DOGE, and Republicans would alienate right-leaning users, a significant forum demographic in politically charged spaces. Conversely, left-leaning users might appreciate their stance (e.g., "S&P Soars Like An Eagle > 5,600. Thank You President Biden"), but the shrill delivery (exclamation marks, capitalization) could annoy even allies by seeming over-the-top or preachy. The lack of neutral or conciliatory posts (only ~5% like "Question About USAID") suggests little effort to build broad appeal. Inference: In a mixed or right-leaning forum, they’d face pushback, possibly being seen as a loudmouth. In a left-leaning echo chamber, they might be tolerated or cheered, but their abrasiveness could still grate. No evidence of likability through humor, warmth, or collaboration—traits that typically win broad favor. Conclusion: Not well liked overall; likely divisive, with a niche following at best. What is the most interesting thing you can tell me? Assessment: The most interesting thing about red viking is their dramatic shift in posting intensity and focus around Trump’s apparent return to power in late 2024/early 2025. From March to November 2024, their 58 posts (5.8/month) cover a mix of Biden praise (e.g., "Markets Hit New Records: Thank You Biden", 2024-03-22), Trump critique (e.g., "Hyperinflationary Policies of Trump", 2024-07-10), and broader issues (e.g., "Khelif (Woman) In Boxing Finals", 2024-08-07). After November 2024, when Trump’s influence likely surged (inferred from titles like "Trump’s Schedule F", 2024-11-01, and "Trump Keeps Losing", 2025-03-13), their pace drops to 9 posts in 2025 (3/month), but the Trump obsession sharpens—nearly all target his policies or failures (e.g., "Trump Caves On Mexican Tariffs", 2025-02-03; "Musk / Trump Stock Market Collapse", 2025-03-06). Why It’s Interesting: This pivot suggests a reactive personality tied to political tides. The 2024 election season (July–November, 31 posts) fueled their peak activity, but Trump’s ascendancy seems to either exhaust or refocus them, narrowing their lens to economic fallout (tariffs, stock market) and gloating over perceived losses. The outlier "Penn St Wrestlers vs Migrants" (2024-11-05) amidst this shift hints at a fleeting, bizarre detour—possibly their most intriguing post for its randomness. Implication: Their engagement spikes with opposition (Biden vs. Trump in 2024) and wanes or pivots when their side loses ground, revealing a personality driven by resistance rather than independent curiosity.
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