> It's just as likely that someone else thought of the same association as you and chose the name to impersonate. And by doing this they achieve what? Tarnishi

> It's just as likely that someone else thought of the same association as you and chose the name to impersonate. And by doing this they achieve what? Tarnishing Joe's already-tarnished reputation? They could have also pretended to be Joe O'Brien directly. Is there a gain from trying to hint at a potential association? Even if the name similarities are pure coincidence, it's not entirely unlikely that this commenter is in fact Joe O'Brien or someone close to him. Of course it's pure speculation, and perhaps you're right and it's not productive to make such speculation. I didn't have any ill intent.