Most of the time I ignore Stomp and its forum because it is my considered opinion that it’s nothing more but a cesspool. I generally practice what I have at times preached: “Don’t like? Don’t read.”

The forums I participate in these days are generally work related. And they are mostly forums for me to post queries about problems with Windows that we have never experienced, or those that no amount of searches on Google will provide a solution. Otherwise, I drop by to check out forums that links my blog, to find out why I am linked, and what was said. In fact, the only forum that I access daily without fail is the almost defunct forum I also hosted.

Personally speaking, since I have a low opinion of Stomp, I would prefer not to give it any attention on my blog. Neither do I expect to visit it for a long time to come. But today, it was brought to my attention that an acquaintance – Miss Loi – was slandered there.

Now, I have never used Miss Loi’s tuition services and I have never met her. So I am not making a point here about how exemplary her tuition services are. But I am making a point to set straight some of the allegations made in that forum post, especially this part:

I love this word: preposterous.

What is really preposterous is the forum post itself. It speaks of a matter ‘a year ago’ when at time we don’t even remember something a month ago. Just how much of it recalled is fact or fiction? It is clear that the writer is completely oblivious to just how his thoughtless words may destroy the livelihood / career of another individual. But of course what can we expect when one is never required to stand up and be cross-examined for whatever they say?

So, let me set this record straight:

Now, if you are wondering what is the use for me to refute that writer on my blog, take note that I had also made some negative comments about the Stomp Forum. It would be inappropriate for me to do so at the forum itself as that would be the equivalent of taking the hospitality of another person for granted. Furthermore, I don’t think I can refrain from using unkind language.

Anyway, I do hope when people search for comments on Miss Loi using a search engine to verify these false things written about her, they will inevitably stumble upon this article. I also hope that this post will remind everyone that Stomp is the last place anyone should look for unbiased / credible comments or reviews. In fact, even when I am not a big fan of moderation, the completely non moderated and unverifiable nature of Stomp should give you a general idea just how much credibility it should be accorded.

As for the slanderous little Stomper… this is what I have to say to you: You are lucky that Miss Loi had preferred not to take the matter to a lawyer. A wise decision, since suing you is really a waste of money and there’s not going to be very much you can pay in compensation either. But you better watch out, punk! The next person you ‘fix’ may not be as magnanimous.