david yates

[Boris]

I haven't said anything about this until now, but I've heard from other members who analyzed the emails received from Edward Yates, purportedly his brother with him in Iowa, and found that they originated from Florida.  I think that there is evidence there that points to the possibility that it was an elaborate hoax.

If true, that's good to hear, I guess.

[Boris]

Is there any way to check whether or not a specific IP address has logged onto the forum? Yates' account hasn't been accessed since May 16 (which would correspond with his story), but were I a hoaxer, I'd want to still log on to gauge a reaction.

Although it's kinda weird that the emails originated from Florida. Was Yates posting from there the entire time, as opposed to his alleged location in Flossmoor, Illinois?

[Boris]

It's still really odd that the emails originated from Florida. Since Yates and the emails originated from different ISPs, that would indicate that either a) Yates used two different computers and two different locations or b) there was more than one person involved in this hoax.

Of course, there would be a simple way to figure this out. If I'm not mistaken, the email updates have since ceased. That would mean either a) there has been no change in Yatesley's alleged condition or b) the hoaxer got bored. Has anyone sent an email asking for Yates' condition?

[Boris]

So, Alcon.  Will we ever find out who did this one?

I know who did it.

Wouldn't Yates be the obvious answer? Or am I missing something?

[Boris]

I used to remember Yates as by far the most exceptionally polite person I ever encountered, which I frequently did so during the RISK games.  To say that this is a let-down is an understatement.

I concur wholeheartedly. We corresponded a little through PMs. I thought he was a great guy all around.

[Boris]

Alcon, this is getting stupid.  Lock and/or delete this thread.

Why? This thread has been very entertaining and should be recorded for posterity.