Gene Steinberg's Financial Shenanigans @ Paracast forums

GhostofBiedny

Celestial
Also I'd like to know how a very small sample set "highlights broader phenomena".

That statement doesn't make sense. If anything it is likely to amplify the effects of narrow phenomena (i.e. amplifying the significance of rare things) and create a false impression of what happens more broadly (i.e. on a larger scale). That is one of the reasons you use large data sets.

The only reason you start with smaller samples is because resources (time, money, manpower, computing etc) are limited. Were it not for those limitations you could do infinite research on massive samples. There would be no point in using small sample sizes as beyond lower resource usage there is no benefit to them.

Indeed in many scientific fields (especially social sciences) the use of small sample sizes has lead to all kinds of pseudoscientific guff being accepted as truth only to be found later to be unreproducible.

It's like taking a sample of five sheep, one of whom happens to be black and then using that to deduce that one in five of all sheep are black. It might be true but you really can't extrapolate from such a small data set.

I suspect what he is trying to say is that small samples bring to light phenomena that you may wish to further investigate to confirm if they have significance in a broader data set. It is not highlighting broader phenomena though because until you do broader research you don't know if you are just granting significance to rare events.

The way he phrases it though is clumsy at best and misleading at worst - I thought TDSR was a scientist (if so he should know better) - that said I wonder if he calls himself a scientist the way Gene calls himself a journalist.

Or maybe he was trying to use a pseudoscientific argument to mask his blatant ass kissing (which he seems to have learned is the only way to survive on those forums).

He may well understand the statement itself is scientifically meaningless but thought that none of the current crackpots who currently uses the Parasite, including the two dunderheads running it, would have the intellect to realise.

- Indeed they will likely see the pseudo intellectual language and presume that he is talking up to them - a special level of ass kissing on top of the regular kind.

Perhaps he is in the Randal mould and thinks that somehow hitching himself to the sinking ship of the Paracrud will raise his own profile.

It is a pointless exercise which is doomed to failure (in my opinion) but he is welcome to do so if he is that stupid.
 

DavidVincent

Honorable
I skimmed through the latest episode - as expected it was rubbish. However one curious point was that Gene was pushing his old Paracast store - no mention of the new one !! That old store still has himself and CO’B emblazoned all over the crappy merchandise - I wonder if CO’B is aware of and happy with this? On Tech Night Owl - no mention of that “coming real soon” store either. Bizarre - so “Anders” has totally bailed out now then ?
 

The shadow

The shadow knows!
I skimmed through the latest episode - as expected it was rubbish. However one curious point was that Gene was pushing his old Paracast store - no mention of the new one !! That old store still has himself and CO’B emblazoned all over the crappy merchandise - I wonder if CO’B is aware of and happy with this? On Tech Night Owl - no mention of that “coming real soon” store either. Bizarre - so “Anders” has totally bailed out now then ?
The tech owl fourm is a graveyard.
the last time anyone posted is Feb 8th.
The show..Gene finally got a new one after 2 weeks or reruns.
so who will buy anything.
here is my take:
Gene set up the store. Anders not knowing Gene worked with him. after the trial ended. Gene did not pay Anders and he pulled the plug.
the store is dead.
 

nivek

As Above So Below
Anders may also be laying low because of possible unscrupulous activities performed last month...:Whistle: :ohmy8: :huh8:


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Standingstones

Celestial
I recall when Biedny was the co-host, there would be lively discussions about that weeks guest. Today, the guest is an afterthought the following day. Rarely does anyone talk about the guest other than to criticize how poor the show turned out.
 

GiantsBain

Honorable
Also I'd like to know how a very small sample set "highlights broader phenomena".

That statement doesn't make sense. If anything it is likely to amplify the effects of narrow phenomena (i.e. amplifying the significance of rare things) and create a false impression of what happens more broadly (i.e. on a larger scale). That is one of the reasons you use large data sets.

The only reason you start with smaller samples is because resources (time, money, manpower, computing etc) are limited. Were it not for those limitations you could do infinite research on massive samples. There would be no point in using small sample sizes as beyond lower resource usage there is no benefit to them.

Indeed in many scientific fields (especially social sciences) the use of small sample sizes has lead to all kinds of pseudoscientific guff being accepted as truth only to be found later to be unreproducible.

It's like taking a sample of five sheep, one of whom happens to be black and then using that to deduce that one in five of all sheep are black. It might be true but you really can't extrapolate from such a small data set.

I suspect what he is trying to say is that small samples bring to light phenomena that you may wish to further investigate to confirm if they have significance in a broader data set. It is not highlighting broader phenomena though because until you do broader research you don't know if you are just granting significance to rare events.

The way he phrases it though is clumsy at best and misleading at worst - I thought TDSR was a scientist (if so he should know better) - that said I wonder if he calls himself a scientist the way Gene calls himself a journalist.

Or maybe he was trying to use a pseudoscientific argument to mask his blatant ass kissing (which he seems to have learned is the only way to survive on those forums).

He may well understand the statement itself is scientifically meaningless but thought that none of the current crackpots who currently uses the Parasite, including the two dunderheads running it, would have the intellect to realise.

- Indeed they will likely see the pseudo intellectual language and presume that he is talking up to them - a special level of ass kissing on top of the regular kind.

Perhaps he is in the Randal mould and thinks that somehow hitching himself to the sinking ship of the Paracrud will raise his own profile.

It is a pointless exercise which is doomed to failure (in my opinion) but he is welcome to do so if he is that stupid.
A friend in academia once referred to pilot studies (small sample size) as being comprised of "curated and comprised exclusively of handpicked small batch, artisanal data." In truth, when the sample size is small, conclusions might as well be random. TDSR is spouting silly twaddle, unless he is talking about trying to bamboozle committees who award grants. Rubbish.
 

GhostofBiedny

Celestial
Looks like Turdboy has straight copied an older instalment for today's beg. His laziness knows no bounds. Sorry Gene you really have to try harder.

Hoping for a better spring!
Hello,

As I struggle to raise money to move from this motel, I have been checking available rentals. As usual, the more affordable apartments have long waiting lists, and applicants may compete to be accepted.

Motel rates will remain at their highest until April, and I’m still struggling pay the front office to continue to stay here.

And there are those lingering bills.

Can you help me today?

If you can, please send a PayPal donation.

Here’s how:

Please login to: Send Money, Pay Online or Set Up a Merchant Account - PayPal, login and use the Send to friends and family option. Enter my email address, gene@technightowl.com, and click or tap Next to continue the transaction.

The online stalkers are still on the attack. In addition, fake accounts are still being set up on the forums, and I still receive phony letters that purport to come from someone I know.

If you have any questions at all about my situation, please write.

Thank you for reading and for your past support.

Peace,
Gene
 

nivek

As Above So Below
Stretching that motel rates bit it seems, lol, he's taking it into April now...

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goblin

Noble
Looks like Turdboy has straight copied an older instalment for today's beg. His laziness knows no bounds. Sorry Gene you really have to try harder.

Oh, those lingering bills. How very passive. The bills, they linger. It's not that Gene doesn't pay his bills you understand.

The decline in frequency on these appeals really does have me wondering if he was actually "working" to amass a pile of cash for a move and feels he now has that money, so is moving on to demanding moving expenses from his audience. I don't know but, it seems like something has changed. I can only guess.
 

GhostofBiedny

Celestial
Oh, those lingering bills. How very passive. The bills, they linger. It's not that Gene doesn't pay his bills you understand.

The decline in frequency on these appeals really does have me wondering if he was actually "working" to amass a pile of cash for a move and feels he now has that money, so is moving on to demanding moving expenses from his audience. I don't know but, it seems like something has changed. I can only guess.

We know Schemey refuses to do any work so I suspect he has been following other grifting avenues or managed to con one or more saps on the begging list to actually send him a large donation. He could stand on a street corner with a sign saying "Will not work for money. Please donate." - I doubt that would work though.

Maybe he managed to con some fool into buying the TNOL podcast/website by lying about how much it was worth.

Perhaps he has been rattling a tin and demanding donations from other motel guests - perhaps he found some holidaymakers he was able to fool with his poor old man act.

Maybe he is telling the staff that if they donate and help him reach his goal they will be able to get rid of him. I think that would be a difficult choice - knowing that you might be able to rid yourself of the miserable sod yet realising that you would be giving him money and enabling him to con someone else.

Not sure what I would do if I was one of the people working at the motel. Seeing his ugly mug every day must be absolute torture. I wonder how many staff have quit rather than deal with him.
 

The shadow

The shadow knows!
nore truth from UFO trail.


Absolutely, the more i learn about this case the angrier i get.
I read this week where one kind hearted family paid his rent for an entire month, only to learn 2 weeks later he was being evicted anyway.
These people were not strangers, they thought they were friends, you dont take a thousand dollars from a friend knowing it wont fix the problem, that that large sum of money will just be wasted and an eviction will ensue anyway.

Some traits of the sociopath.

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
Authoritarian
Secretive
Paranoid
Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
Conventional appearance
Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
Incapable of real human attachment to another
Unable to feel remorse or guilt
Extreme narcissism and grandiose

Profile of the Sociopath

Anyone who has read the years and years of BS, who has dealt with him personally, will read the above and go "Thats him".

We should absolutely keep the spotlight on this clear and obvious sociopath and con man.

He disgusts me.
 

GhostofBiedny

Celestial
nore truth from UFO trail.


Absolutely, the more i learn about this case the angrier i get.
I read this week where one kind hearted family paid his rent for an entire month, only to learn 2 weeks later he was being evicted anyway.
These people were not strangers, they thought they were friends, you dont take a thousand dollars from a friend knowing it wont fix the problem, that that large sum of money will just be wasted and an eviction will ensue anyway.

Some traits of the sociopath.

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

Irresponsibility/Unreliability
Not concerned about wrecking others' lives and dreams. Oblivious or indifferent to the devastation they cause. Does not accept blame themselves, but blames others, even for acts they obviously committed.

Lack of Realistic Life Plan/Parasitic Lifestyle
Tends to move around a lot or makes all encompassing promises for the future, poor work ethic but exploits others effectively.

Criminal or Entrepreneurial Versatility
Changes their image as needed to avoid prosecution. Changes life story readily.

Contemptuous of those who seek to understand them
Does not perceive that anything is wrong with them
Authoritarian
Secretive
Paranoid
Only rarely in difficulty with the law, but seeks out situations where their tyrannical behavior will be tolerated, condoned, or admired
Conventional appearance
Goal of enslavement of their victim(s)
Exercises despotic control over every aspect of the victim's life
Has an emotional need to justify their crimes and therefore needs their victim's affirmation (respect, gratitude and love)
Ultimate goal is the creation of a willing victim
Incapable of real human attachment to another
Unable to feel remorse or guilt
Extreme narcissism and grandiose

Profile of the Sociopath

Anyone who has read the years and years of BS, who has dealt with him personally, will read the above and go "Thats him".

We should absolutely keep the spotlight on this clear and obvious sociopath and con man.

He disgusts me.

Perfect description of Gene.
 
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