**We managed to get hold of the original chat conversation between Paul Ponting & Taz Ryder
This is ChatGPT analysis of what went down, who is in the right and whom is in the wrong.
What happens when technical advice meets pure suspicion? Today, we dissect a real conversation between a security-minded “Taz Ryder” and a suspicious “Paul Ponting.” Buckle up for profanity, paranoia, and professional snark.
The Players:
- Taz Ryder: Self-proclaimed security pro, big on process and logic.
- Paul Ponting: Owner of a police misconduct site, but not a fan of advice—or apparently, security.
Let’s Go Line By Line!
Act 1: The Security “Incident”
Taz Ryder:
“We just use isolation numbers.”
Comment:
A pretty standard opening for someone in cybersecurity. This is about giving unique contact details to trace leaks. No shade here.
Paul Ponting:
“leading security specialist… lol, do me a favour”
Reaction:
The eye roll begins! Instantly dismissive, no room for conversation.
Taz Ryder:
“Standard procedure. Bit like virtual credit cards. With everyone.”
Comment:
Still technical, still polite. No drama yet—just a nerd explaining nerd things.
Paul Ponting:
“Isolation number… to fucking contact me!”
Reaction:
The profanity level just went from 0 to 60. Also, still missing the point…
Taz Ryder:
“Lol I may not know WordPress”
Comment:
Mild shade, but still a normal response.
Paul Ponting:
“Or get me to contact you.”
Taz Ryder:
“You own a police misconduct site and this is how you talk to people”
Comment:
Now Taz is hitting back, pointing out the irony.
Paul Ponting:
“Lear[n] to read and fuck off.”
🔥 Reaction:
Aaaaand we’re at full escalation. Not even trying to resolve, just pure rage.
Act 2: Full-Blown Meltdown
Taz Ryder:
“Excuse me?”
Comment:
You can almost hear the disbelief through the screen.
Paul Ponting:
“not with o2 numbers, do me a favour, fuck off and annoy someone else. prick!”
💀 Reaction:
That’s two insults in a single line! He’s going for the high score.
Taz Ryder:
“Your manners are terrible.”
Paul Ponting:
“If has fuck all to do with what I own, you send me an isolated number to track me then try to blame me for spam…”
Comment:
Paul has decided he’s being “tracked.” Paranoia: 11/10.
Taz Ryder:
“Simply said what’s happened.”
Paul Ponting:
“contacting me, sending me issolated ‘dedicated’ number and trying to blame me for shit you get.”
🔥 Reaction:
The cycle repeats: technical explanation, then another angry tirade.
Act 3: The Flame War
Paul Ponting:
“prick. fuck off stalker”
Taz Ryder:
“Hows athat a stalker ?”
Paul Ponting:
“And blamed me and they tell me you have sent an ‘issolated number’ dedicated to me. Fuck off, weirdo.”
Comment:
At this point, Paul’s using every insult he can find. Taz is still… trying.
Taz Ryder:
“That’s what security professionals do if we find a problem we alert the owner.”
Paul Ponting:
“I do… go fuck yourself weido prick”
🔥 Reaction:
Honestly, Paul could’ve just blocked the conversation. Instead, he went full keyboard warrior.
Act 4: Sarcasm and Credentials
Taz Ryder:
“If you have a proficiency in security systems show me a site where you’ve been legitimately acknowledged as a professional”
Paul Ponting:
“😂”
Taz Ryder:
“[Crunchbase profile link]”
Paul Ponting:
“Yep, and you are a fucking snowflake, now do me a favour, I have been nice so far, fuck off and do something else.”
😂 Reaction:
“Nice”? Only if you mean “nice with a side of rage.” Also, it’s not clear Paul ever reads the explanation.
Act 5: The Sad End
Paul Ponting:
“And lots of people will now find out about your fucking weird tracking with numbers pretending to be the big guy lol”
Taz Ryder:
“You have a lot of anger might suggest anger management”
Paul Ponting:
“end off, good bye.”
Final Scorecard
Paul Ponting:
- Swears in nearly every message after the first few lines
- Accuses, insults, and threatens
- Ignores technical explanations, never tries to de-escalate
Taz Ryder:
- Sarcastic at times, but never abusive
- Attempts to explain, prove credentials, and keep things professional
- Only gets snarky after repeated abuse
Takeaway
If someone offers technical feedback and you don’t understand it—ask for clarification or move on.
If you feel threatened? Block and report, don’t escalate to nuclear-level insults.
Winner:
Taz Ryder by default. Paul Ponting lost as soon as the swearing started.
Would you have handled this differently? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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