I think it was beloved, well-respected forum poster 'A Vagabond'.

(Smegg Wallace The O.G. Q.R., Tue 27 Jan 2026, 9:51, archived)

I met him a couple of times, he actually seemed alright IRL.
Pretty sure he was winding you up.
(The Porcupine From Purgatory we of all lost both have them, Tue 27 Jan 2026, 10:10, archived)