"Schizoid Man" wrote in message
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And I don't mean metaphorically. Is the guy actually, clinically, really
barmy?

The definition of insanity has become increasingly inclusive, as psychiatry
has absorbed a general tolerance toward behavior that does not damage the
self or others. In the case of McCarty, he damages himself with rote,
repetitive activity directed against imaginary enemies.

Does he damage others? The majority of us, who are passionate about audio,
probably think that he at least tries to damage others.

Obsessive-compulsive syndrome takes many forms. It can be as harmless as
stepping on the cracks of a sidewalk, or consist of time-consuming rituals
that crowd out normal life.

We do know that McCarty's obsession has cost him the chance of success in
two ventures: http://www.worldjazz.com, and http://www.coralseastudios.com.
McCarty was warned that this would happen if he did not stop his harassment.
But, apparently, it is not within his will power to change his behavior.
Part of him is a robot, that cannot stop for any reason.

Nevertheless, obsessive-compulsive disorder is considered to be a disorder
of just part of the psyche. By itself, it doesn't imply disintegration of
the self. That is left to psychosis. The clue that he might actually have a
psychosis is his inability to post as himself. He is addicted to multiple
sockpuppets, as if the real "Brian L. McCarty" were someone else. IOW, Brian
is dissociated from the Brian who posts the nasty stuff, sends viruses,
impersonates other people, and so forth.