So in the episode, I just realized that Weasley thrown a holographic snowball outside of the holodeck and it hit Picard, how? What magic is that? Or is it just because it’s so early in the series or just what? I must have a explanation (silly or cannon) for it happening…
‘I want the simulated people to have a moment or two to realize what’s going on so maybe they can get back in the holodeck. Or, y’know, have final moments of terror as their simulations unravel. Can you do that for me Gordi?’
‘…captain. I’m pretty sure intentionally inflicting torture on simulated minds is a sign of psychopathy.’
‘I WILL ABSOLUTELY MAKE PUBLIC EVERY DAMNED HOLO-RECREATION OF STARFLEET PERSONNEL TO THE ENTIRE FLEET IF YOU TELL ME NO!’
Which was pretty much only a threat to Geordie and Barkley as everyone else basically just played poker with Einstein.
Meanwhile riker would make his bang list public to show dominance.