You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more
You may notice that some people tolerate the abusive things he says, and that's probably because they've met him in person: he's undeniably witty and charming. You'd find it hard not to like him. He might be irritated at me after this thread, but I do enjoy chatting to him a lot.
But my advice is to take him for what he is: a skilled jester with a penchant for bad language and some solid FP advice: you can learn a lot from him, but he'll make you work hard to see past the façade. And in case you're tempted, I would just recommend not rising to his bait.
He and I agreed to differ on his approach. Every community has its outliers whose beliefs fall outside the mainstream and @dibblego is no different. I wish he could see how unpersuasive his arguments are. But he's incorrigible, so you're better off just being insensible to him.
And I'm not trying to defend any of the behavior that gets him banned so often; I'm just offering a coping strategy. If you meet someone who encounters him for the first time, just give them a head-up that he's a unique and curious character, and not to listen to the insults.
Tony: I've given up hoping you'll ever change (and you'll assert I'd be wrong to hope for it, anyway). I do hope, at least, that what I've said above seems sounds fair in the context that I'm trying to make the community appear friendlier. Please call me out if I've been unfair.
You can learn a lot from the many smart FP people who also deal respectfully with those they disagree and engender welcoming and inclusive online discussions. People deserve better than a "coping strategy" for a "unique and curious character" - my advice is don't settle for less!
I think that's easier said than done, though. Tony's made it clear he's not ready to back down, which means we have to work with the cards we're dealt. There are plenty of other people in the FP community who are easier to deal with, and they rightfully win more respect.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.
