Post #528668 by Hakalugi on Fri, May 7, 2010 1:54 PM

On 2010-05-07 10:24, cloudmonkey wrote:
When you say the OP and Bali O Hai O are posting from the same computer, don't you really mean they're posting from the same IP address?

That they're posting from the same IP address does NOT necessarily imply that they're posting from the same computer. It's not unusual for people accessing the internet through the same company, organization, or service provider to share an IP address.

Bali O Hai O mentioned that they both work for the city. That would explain it.

Yes, you're right, that could very well explain it.

But you have to agree that it was a bit odd.

To recap for those not following:

Mikenrich joined up here stating that the Witco, which he might sell, could be from the Bali Hai. A day later Bali O Hai O joins TC stating that the Witco was indeed from the Bali Hai.

When the shared i.p. was brought up and questioned, Bali O Hai O stated that he and Mikenrich both work for the city of Canton thus the same i.p. address. He also stated that it was he that told Mikenrich about Tiki Central but does not know him personally.

It's not unusual for people to join up here in the hopes of selling something and then have an alter identity join up in an attempt to jack up the perceived value. It's happened before and the shared i.p. was a red flag.

In anycase, Bali O Hai O has since recanted the claim that the Witco is from the Bali Hai and Mikenrich is apparently not selling it.

Nevertheless, I thank Bali O Hai O for all of the info and eye-candy he has brought here to TC and if Mikenrich decides to sell his find, I'm sure someone will be happy to buy it no matter where it came from.