I thought I was being a nice guy by not blocking John Kwok the moment he tried to friend me on Facebook. But that was a mistake.

At first, there was only the occasional strange note from him via Facebook “email.” But then, several hours ago, the dam broke and the Kwok just poured in. The following “conversation” is probably not work safe, and do make sure you are not drinking coffee while you read it. If you dare. And have a lot of free time.

He stopped as soon as I mentioned my friend in the CIA. Figures.

One final word on this subject, courtesy of my friend PZ Myers:

For those who can not read that graphic, here is a transcript:

John Kwok
Am relieved you haven’t commented yet on the probable legal fortunes of your friend in Morris, MN. I wouldn’t bet on him getting away with this nonsense this time, not least because the person he has accused is far more credible than he has ever been. Should he lose maybe he might consider seppuku with a rusty knife.

2:45pm
Greg Laden
That comment was out of line. I recommend you shut up staring right now.

2:48pm
John Kwok
No, I don’t think so not least because you had aided and abetted that silly cracker stunt. He “graduated” from that to attack a lot of credible people, including the likes of Chris Mooney, Sheril Kirshenbaum, Michael De Dora, Nick Matzke, and now Michael Shermer. If he had proof with regards to Shermer, he should have had it brought to the police, not by writing such a venomous blog replete in statements that can be deemed as constituting libel.

2:49pm
John Kwok
I was joking about the Leica M rangefinder camera demand which he and his fans still obsess about, but if he loses to Sherrmer – and I think he will – then he will owe me that camera.

2:50pm
Greg Laden
I distinctly remember telling you to shut up a few minutes ago. Shut up, John.

2:52pm
John Kwok
No I won’t Greg. I’ll be one of many who will relish watching him get what he deserves from Shermer and his attorneys. As someone else told me, he’s a sick little man. Someone else asked me if he was crazy and I said he’s certified.

2:52pm
Greg Laden
Perhaps I should rephrase this. Stop sending me Facebook messages. Stop doing that this very second. Not one more message from you. Stop now.

2:53pm
John Kwok
Myers is a nobody, a narcissistic blowhard with delusions of grandeur who will be getting his just desserts. That’s it Greg. Not a further word from me.

2:54pm
Greg Laden
OMG I can’t believe you sent me another Facebook message.

2:56pm
John Kwok
OMG I can’t believe you answered it. Let’s face it. Shermer has been around the block much longer than Myers and was a friend of Gould and, I believe, Sagan too. In the court of public credibility that counts a lot more than silly wafer stunts or claiming that Kwok wants a Leica rangefinder camera from me.

2:58pm
Greg Laden
John, stop.

3:00pm
John Kwok
Greg, you stop. Compared to your goddamned friend, Shermer is a saint. I’ve been in touch with some very credible leaders in the secular humanist and atheist movements who look forward to seeing Myers getting what he deserves from Shermer. IMHO it’s long overdue too.
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12:08am
Greg Laden
Shut. Up.
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7:43am
John Kwok
I’ll have the last word here. I didn’t know Dawkins had disowned your pal Hagar the Horrible a few years ago. That’s great news. Hopefully everyone else who is player in secular humanism and atheism will recognize your friend for the malignancy he is and give him his just do.

8:21am
John Kwok
Actually, I’ll let Massimo Pigliucci have the last word here:
http://rationallyspeaking.blogspot.com/2013/05/pz-myers-quits-skeptic-movement-should.html
I’ve discussed your buddy with him in the past, though not in person. We’ve had far more important things to talk about than your pal’s juvenile insolence bordering on psychosis.
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8:36am
Greg Laden
John, stop with this nonsense.
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12:57pm
John Kwok
You should have told PZ that after the wafer incident. Instead he boldly goes on committing more insane acts in the cause of both skepticism and atheism. No wonder why he’s still obsessed with my threat that he should give me a Leica M7 rangefinder camera – not really him, but Dembski is the one who should give me one – and so too are his fans. They all need to pay a visit to Bellevue here in NYC, though I am sure there are suitable mental health facilities for them to attend to their needs. IMHO the best thing to happen to PZ would be getting financially knocked out by Shermer and his LA-based legal eagles. I’ll be watching with ample expectations. This should be fine for PZ since he prides himself on being a student of gladiatorial combat. (Not to mention his own Norse heritage.)

1:05pm
John Kwok
And as for nonsense, Greg, I think people recognize who is the one spouting nonsense, which is why “The Happy Atheist” isn’t selling all that well over at Amazon. Don’t worry, I won’t read it nor will I review it at Amazon or GOODREADS. I have to catch up with reading John Crowley, Kim Stanley Robinson (I heard both at a talk they gave at MOMA/PS 1), my friend Gary Shteyngart’s debut novel, etc. etc.

1:15pm
John Kwok
Speaking of “The Happy Atheist”, I think it says a lot when there isn’t a favorable blurb from Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett or Lawrence Krauss. It tells me right there that PZ has marginalized himself, and that’s a great step forward for both skepticism and atheism.

1:53pm
Greg Laden
I wish you would stop bothering me.

1:57pm
John Kwok
I wish you would stop answering me. How’s that? Meanwhile I am looking forward to the legal fireworks.

2:05pm
Greg Laden
Really, John, you need to leave me alone

2:07pm
John Kwok
Please don’t write to me after this. I thank you in advance for your cooperation Greg.

2:08pm
Greg Laden
OMG, shut up.

2:09pm
John Kwok
OMG why don’t you shut up? I’m going to say it again. Please don’t write to me after this. I thank you in advance for your cooperation Greg.

2:10pm
Greg Laden
John, I’m not reading any of the notes you send me, so you might as well not even bother. Just stop.

2:12pm
John Kwok
Greg, if I get a message from you, I’m writing back. JUST. STOP. NOW. PLEASE.

2:12pm
Greg Laden
Wut? I insist that you stop filling my inbox with your drek. Immediately.

2:13pm
John Kwok
WTF. I insist you stop filling my inbox with your drek. IMMEDIATELY! Now I asked you politely. Don’t write back please.

2:14pm
Greg Laden
stop copying me

2:14pm
John Kwok
Stop writing to me and I’ll stop copying you. You’re as bad as Paul Zachary.

2:15pm
Greg Laden
Thank you for not copying me. Now stop emailing me.

2:16pm
John Kwok
I think Al Stefanelli has a similar view of you. You can ask him. Now will you please stop writing back. Thank you.

2:16pm
Greg Laden
I’m dialing 9-1-1 now.

2:17pm
John Kwok
Too late, I’ve reported you to the FBI. I know someone who knows Holder, who is a fellow Stuyvesant HS alumnus.

2:27pm
Greg Laden
No you don’t

2:28pm
John Kwok
How would you know? You haven’t been active in Stuyvesant HS alumni affairs. I have. Now just shut up and leave me alone please.

2:29pm
Greg Laden
Stop lying to me and shut up.

2:30pm
John Kwok
That’s advice I throw back to you. I’ve been active in Stuyvesant HS alumni affairs and I know people who know Holder.

2:32pm
Greg Laden
I hung out in the same bar as Obama in graduate school.

2:34pm
John Kwok
Who gives a Fuck. I’ve been volunteering each year, starting in 2009 at the World Science Festival in part because I had overlapped with Brian Greene in high school.

2:35pm
Greg Laden
I went to high school with the guy who invented Flash.

2:36pm
John Kwok
You and PZ really deserve each other. Told bad Shermer didn’t go after you too. Now will you please stop. Thank you. I thought you were once sensible when we had discussed Peter Williamson a few years ago. I know I am talking to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Damn, I have to add this as an addendum:
Too bad Shermer didn’t go after you too.
Don’t reply to this. Just go away please now.

2:53pm
Greg Laden
You’re the one sending me Facebook messages, John. And I’ve asked you to stop numerous times. I’m asking you again now, stop. I know a guy who works for the CIA.