Why wasn't Rodney allowed to be a spectator?
Rodney shows up in Reno
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As a fan I usually (with the exception of Mosconi Cup) enjoy watching the Rocket take flight. One of the most enjoyable matches that I have watched at the U.S. Bar Table Championships was Rodney Morris vs. John Morra a few years back.
It seems to me that the original disagreement was a simple difference of opinion.
Rodney’s opinion seemed to be that he felt players of his calibre should be given special treatment in respect of late fees. Mark’s opinion was that all players who enter should be held to the same rules regardless of skill level. Rodney was wrong to feel entitled to special treatment and to let that feeling of entitlement be his guide in how he expressed his opinion.
Differing opinions, expressed with respect, need not become personal. It becomes personal when the parties decide to “punish” each other in order to be right. At that point there are no winners. I hope that this can be resolved as men of good will should resolve things and Rodney returns to participate in this and other CSI events.
That said, as a fan I know that my enjoyment watching will not be lessened by any of several professionals who are not in attendance as there is still a great line up and I will be watching as much of the tournament as I can.
It seems to me that the original disagreement was a simple difference of opinion.
Rodney’s opinion seemed to be that he felt players of his calibre should be given special treatment in respect of late fees. Mark’s opinion was that all players who enter should be held to the same rules regardless of skill level. Rodney was wrong to feel entitled to special treatment and to let that feeling of entitlement be his guide in how he expressed his opinion.
Differing opinions, expressed with respect, need not become personal. It becomes personal when the parties decide to “punish” each other in order to be right. At that point there are no winners. I hope that this can be resolved as men of good will should resolve things and Rodney returns to participate in this and other CSI events.
That said, as a fan I know that my enjoyment watching will not be lessened by any of several professionals who are not in attendance as there is still a great line up and I will be watching as much of the tournament as I can.
BECAUSE HE WAS BARRED FROM THE EVENT.
Man what is it with you? You constantly want to play this Rodney is a victim BS. Either you're very dense, or you just want to stir the pot. I'm guessing, and hoping for the latter.
Now since were all going to type stupid shit and make loud noises, I'm going to post some non-sense, big pictures, and other useless things to couple this thread with, much like fine wine and kraft singles...
A few things we all agree on.
Rodney is a pro of some sort.
Rodney not playing pool sucks for us as fans, and sometimes for him.
Rodney can MAYBE fix this, but doesn't appear to want to. (He don't play that shit homie.)
Rodney is going to start his own pro tour............................
o yeah, Mark G. is the devil. He's hell bent on taking over the pool world, then the actual world, then the universe. <<< Emperor Palpatine style homie!
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HOLY SHIT FOLKS HE JUST BROKE THE INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TOO MUCH COMMONSENSE AND SARCASM TO HANDLE!!!!!!!!!!!
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And I think that about covers it pretty nice.
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I still think this post sums up this entire thread the best.
Well, common sense would say that a banning from a particular event, especially due to disrespectful and argumentative outbursts, would include spectating at said event as well.
You wouldnt want another argument or outburst to occur while players are shooting.
I don't know.
Why would someone feel the need to show up at a venue where they know that they are definitely not welcome.
Myself, if I were ever to be banned from entering a certain bar, that would be the last place that would be on my mind to show up at.
Taunt the promoters perhaps.
Look at me, I'm here. You might have banned me from playing but I can still walk thru the doors.
Ummm, actually, no you can't Rod, cya.
So, he took an already bad situation and put it up a notch. So by Rodney's words and now his actions, who is being harmed here. Mark? I think Mark's life will go on as usual. Rod's, not so much.
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I can see that you don't speak "street", because if you did, you'd understand immediately. :smile:
Simple translation, "you don't scare, or mean anything to me. I'll go where I want and when I want, and you can go F yourself."
I may be a little rusty, but I believe that I'm pretty close. IMO.
J
I like that eyebrow ring. :smile:
Come here Rod, I want to show you something.
Whats that?
The door.
Whats that?
The door.
Nothing says, " I m here to represent your brand and image in a positive way" quite like a tie pin in your face.
No, you have to get a tongue piercing and wag your tongue in and out like a snake, (or Miley Cyrus), every time you make a ball.
That's an awesome pic of Keith & is very much how he was when playing, always interacting with the crowds & getting them going.
Here comes a statement that might cause a flame war.
While I don't condone or agree with what he apparently did, I am not entirely sure evicting him as a spectator is legal unless he did something on the premises to warrant eviction.
It's a very complicated area of law usually governed by state torts. A hotel is considered an area available to the public.
I would be very careful if I were Mark or in charge of hotel security to document any wrongdoings. His prior statements would not be sufficient in my opinion.
Hey for you guys who want to pretend this is just a simple disagreement and its all a matter of some equivalence on both sides. First thing is Rodney went to Marks event participated,won and then badmouthed him in more ways than we know. To believe he stopped at facebook and public forums would make you gullible IMO. Mark responded to being attacked publicly by banning Rodney from Mark's events. The ball is in Rodneys court and the word you RAhRAhRAHDNEY cheer folk are dancing around is APOLOGY. How does that grab ya?
I have no problem with people expressing their opinions on Rodney's actions, everyone has a right to what they think. The only thing that bothers me are the personal attacks on him. I think it's safe to say that what people on here are saying isn't bothering Rodney in the least.
You say that like it's a good thing for him. I feel it's the root of his problems- no accountability. He thinks he's free to do whatever he wants to just because he's good at pool.