J.J. Blair wrote on Sat, 07 August 2010 19:08 |
My unprofessional diagnosis is "borderline personality disorder." |
J.J. Blair wrote on Sun, 08 August 2010 01:08 |
My unprofessional diagnosis is "borderline personality disorder." |
David Kulka wrote on Mon, 09 August 2010 18:56 |
Listen to your intuition. If the little voice in your head says that something is not right, that is definitely a red flag. |
Larrchild wrote on Thu, 05 August 2010 21:01 |
He designed the Revolution mic pre and the UA 610. He's also been active in several tech discussions here. Very capable on many levels and seemingly a disaster on others, sad. |
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the motherboard says Designed by David Hinson. That's too bad, it's a nice pre. |
ssltech wrote on Wed, 11 August 2010 10:04 | ||
I don't think that's a bad thing, at all... Whatever John's difficulties, he's one hell of a guy when it comes to making tube gear sound good. Keith |
J.J. Blair wrote on Wed, 11 August 2010 19:49 |
Ryan, these aren't recent developments. Some reports of this behavior go back a long ways. Also, substance addiction did not seem to be part of the problem. He did suffer from very debilitating depression, much like another borderline I know. The other borderline I know had sociopathic tendencies, as well. |
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He taught me how to properly brew tea... |
Jim Williams wrote on Tue, 10 August 2010 09:46 |
Perhaps he can utilize his prolific talents in prison. John Stevens rewired all of the intercoms and reworked the TV reception in a California prison, it made him some needed "friends" for protection. |
ssltech wrote on Wed, 11 August 2010 14:52 | ||
Tch... that info is already available on the internets... |
RSettee wrote on Wed, 11 August 2010 15:50 | ||
Was Bubba on his side? Or was he protecting against Bubba? |
Jim Williams wrote on Thu, 12 August 2010 09:20 | ||||
I was told the story by Doug Messinger in NoHo, he knew John well as he has his machines. John was bored in I believe Vacaville Prison. He volunteered to rewire the prison intercom system. That was a great success so he next rewired the TV antenna and wiring to the prison cells. One day the big boss man of the prison, a very large black "Bubba" approached him in the prison yard. John thought he was in big time trouble. Bubba said; "My TV never looked so good. If anyone messes with you just bring it to me". |
RSettee wrote on Thu, 12 August 2010 17:22 | ||||||
That is awesome, man. You never know what talents will save your ass in jail! |
phantom309 wrote on Thu, 12 August 2010 19:26 | ||||||||
No. Sorry. What would have been "awesome" was if he had NOT gone to jail in the first place and was able to complete the mind blowing ideas he had on the books and drawing table before they hauled him off. You have no idea what we narrowly missed having from the mind of John StePHens. |
mazoaudio wrote on Thu, 12 August 2010 19:56 |
What the heck did Steven's have to go to jail for? |
David Kulka wrote on Mon, 09 August 2010 17:56 |
This event turned my little world upside down. At first it was impossible to comprehend, because I was trying to logically understand something that was not logical. But professionals have said that my experience is common, and unremarkable. Below are some general warning signs. Not all were present in my situation but I think these are important things to look out for, in combination: Person has been in the industry for years, but has little/no activity with previous clients, little/no cell phone/email activity, no apparent "network". Person has no wife, girlfriend, or partner, and no circle of friends. Person gets into mysterious fights and/or disputes with people. Person seems dishonest about trivial matters, even when there is no apparent benefit. Person is charming, charismatic, glib, seems skilled at controlling others. Person does not seem to have genuine sympathy or empathy for others. Person tells stories that portray him or her as a victim to elicit your pity, help, or money. Person is bored easily and craves excitement. Person shows occasional, random bad judgment in business or social situations, or loses temper unexpectedly. Person seems to have shallow emotions. Listen to your intuition. If the little voice in your head says that something is not right, that is definitely a red flag. |
mgod wrote on Sat, 05 February 2011 22:37 |
My name is Dan Schwartz. |
mgod wrote on Sat, 05 February 2011 22:37 |
I doubt that stirring the hive serves your client. |
mgod wrote on Sat, 05 February 2011 22:37 |
Identities are available here without much effort. |
Howard Brooks wrote on Sat, 05 February 2011 22:02 |
However, I was not referring to the US penal system. My anger was - still is - directed purely at the illegal detaining of non citizens - wordwide - who are detained indefinitely without contact with family and friends and, in some cases, are treated with brutality and torture by persons who are ill equiped to hold such positions. |
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We do not welcome phone calls during our working hours and at our places of employment. |
Fenris Wulf wrote on Sun, 06 February 2011 01:06 |
Sorry, but you REALLY don't sound like a real attorney. An attorney doesn't post anonymously on an internet forum about a pending case... ...If "Howard Brooks" contacts any forum members, I would advise them NOT to reply or give him any personal information or contact information. |
Fenris Wulf wrote on Sun, 06 February 2011 01:29 |
I do not believe the story about the "privately-contracted Homeland Security detention centre." Homeland Security is not concerned with simple theft. |
Howard B. wrote on Sat, 05 February 2011 20:40 |
I merely wish to act in David's best interests which involves resolving outstanding issues. |
Fletcher wrote |
Dragging this thread up from the dead is probably one of the stupidest things you could have possibly done from a "public relations" perspective. |