There was no lying. Pay closer attention to the whole thread, and the punctuation being used. It really is possible to determine one's frame of mind when reading the post correctly. I knew he was stringing GE along. Of course, I also knew about Fyodor, and I knew that GE didn't, given his obviously exaggerated claims of security knowledge.
However, since GE was caught in this, he's been claiming "LIE!" instead of admitting he was caught in a sting that was obvious from the very beginning.
BTW, I never thanked you and other FReepers for not giving it up (one FReepmailed privately). A big belated thank you.