Or maybe he deserves it. I think he does. If you had seen him do what I have, you may not defend him so much.
Mike Dechaine, where are you?
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Or maybe he deserves it. I think he does. If you had seen him do what I have, you may not defend him so much.
Bullying/Hating will always be part of the world, so the outcome is.....
It's an interesting study in human behavior that's for sure. I know that when people are attacking me it's to make themselves feel better, it has nothing to do with me. These people in real life are often very sensitive, so they strike out to try to make others feel sensitive too.
When Is started beating everyone in the world I got exposed to some of this, however, in real life these "sensitive" ones usually don't confront anyone else. This is saved for the anonymous letters, graffiti, or hateful note left on their bosses office door.
Bullying/Hating will always be part of the world, the outcome is not to enjoy it, just understand it for what it really is, with no emotion attached, and leave it at that. 'The Game is the Teacher'
It's an interesting study in human behavior that's for sure. I know that when people are attacking me it's to make themselves feel better, it has nothing to do with me. These people in real life are often very sensitive, so they strike out to try to make others feel sensitive too.
When Is started beating everyone in the world I got exposed to some of this, however, in real life these "sensitive" ones usually don't confront anyone else. This is saved for the anonymous letters, graffiti, or hateful note left on their bosses office door.
Bullying/Hating will always be part of the world, the outcome is not to enjoy it, just understand it for what it really is, with no emotion attached, and leave it at that. 'The Game is the Teacher'
Im not defending him or his actions but two wrongs don't make a right.
IMO if hes being a jerk, being a bigger jerk in response is just as bad if not worse.
Would you be able to give examples of things he has done to deserve what he got? All I know about MD is that he gives me good pool to sweat. Maybe AZB isn't a place for people to air their dirty laundry about arguments over cell phones. His family, friends, and fans read this stuff.
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I've gotten into it with him on here before about it. I will not relive the whole thing (which I'm sure you could find if you wanted to do a little searching), but I watched him set up a dump. He (obviously) denies it.
Right here 
The way I look at the blog was, who cares. I feel like she needed me to get herself a little noticed, glad I could help. After reading the blog, it seemed pretty obvious that she was there to get the opportunity to bash me. I saw one the photos she posted somewhere with the captain, "Dechaine trying not to be an Asshole" or something like that before I even asked her nicely to stay off it, so it is what it is.
MD
The way I look at the blog was, who cares. I feel like she needed me to get herself a little noticed, glad I could help. After reading the blog, it seemed pretty obvious that she was there to get the opportunity to bash me. I saw one the photos she posted somewhere with the captain, "Dechaine trying not to be an Asshole" or something like that before I even asked her nicely to stay off it, so it is what it is.
MD
MIKE,
Did the posts on this message board upset or piss you off?
I'm talking about the ones which were kidding/joking and not the ones accusing you of miscreant behavior.
I'm glad to read your comments. Nice to read comments from someone with knowledge of real life pool and being on the road. It's a lonely life when you win too much and travel.
So many jealous people in the world....
Normal people really don't understand.
Okay...so I'm not normal.:sorry:
No, I can take just about anything. I understand I am in the spotlight and I will be judged. I have learned to except that. What does bother me is saying that I dump matches. I have never and will never do that, its just not my style. I think its pretty obvious that I don't like to lose, but something like that may keep me off this forum a long time.
I think it's in bad taste to joke about someones physical appearance. I get the all in good fun aspect of most trash type talking and not to take anything to seriously.
But idk just for me I just always thought it was best to leave jabs at someones appearance alone.
But idk just for me I just always thought it was best to leave jabs at someones appearance alone.
I have to agree on this.
THANKS for your straight-forward, honest answer.
Based on your statement of not dumping matches it cannot be proven that you did, hence, your innocent till PROVEN guilty, imo
Best of luck and remember your best years are yet to come
Hey Mike D.,
I think you've always conducted yourself well here in the forum. As far as the "big head" comments, just remember Turtle's theory from Entourage. :grin-square:
I think you've always conducted yourself well here in the forum. As far as the "big head" comments, just remember Turtle's theory from Entourage. :grin-square:
Mike, my sincere apologies for starting this string. I hoped to hear from active professionals in respect of how they viewed these "systems" and if they ever used a center ball hit.
I have seen you play in person and noted that you, along with Dennis Hatch, were among the most fan friendly pro's in the room as well as showing a respect for your opponent. I indicated that I observed that you seemed to be able to make any shot in front of you and I thought it would be nice to hear from you as I know you have contributed here and also in the columns section.
I never thought that some would decide to go off subject as they have and dredge up the type of uneccessary vitriol that they have. It lessens them. While I am encouraged by, and thank, the many more who clearly do not support this kind of thing and rallied to your defense it should not have been necessary to do this. Once more, my sincere apologies.
Jerry
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I am a member on Sherdog. I haven't even thought about logging into that site for at least 3 years. That forum makes this one look like a think tank, and that's tough to do. what a bunch of juvenile delinquent keyboard warriors over there.
By the way, I agree with your idea about bashing pros = ban, but I feel that it could be tough to define a line between bashing and disagreeing with. Name calling and unproven accusations should absolutely be ban-able offenses.
I'm on here all the time
I do hope C.J. Hangs around...the last time I played, I tried to incorporate some of what he says.
I think I'm beginning to "get it".
I hope Mike also decides to stick around.
There is always something to learn from a pro...even watching gives clues to the basics...
I think I'm beginning to "get it".
I hope Mike also decides to stick around.
There is always something to learn from a pro...even watching gives clues to the basics...
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I thought all the big head comments were about the arrogant expressions on his face and cocky attitude. Had no clue it was a physical appearance thing. I will have to go and look again at my us open DVD where he crushes SVB.