At least the owner is up front. Probably doesn't need the money so it's his way or the highway. I'd rather have that the anything goes mindset that's prevalent in most struggling rooms. Happy medium is of course ideal.
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The break marks are nothing but burn marks. They really don't affect the life at all.
Some people do find them a bit unsightly though…
Surprised that with all these rules, this room apparently permits legal jump shots?
As a room owner myself, I respect the intent behind many of these rules, but wouldn’t want to enforce or post them, no matter how pristine we try to keep our tables / cloth / equipment / facility.
My preferred approach when I see a customer doing something they shouldn’t is to approach them and politely / quietly let them know not to do whatever they are doing, and explain exactly why.
It’s hard to fathom that placing the chalk upside down on the rail or chalking your cue over the table surface are offenses that could get you kicked out of the pool room.
By contrast, slamming your cue or a house cue down on the table even for the first time, if I happen to be in the room, will certainly result in an immediate early exit!
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It’s too rare nowadays to even find a room with excellent equipment. If it was quiet and spacious, and those posted rules were actually enforced…rarer still. In fact, I could think of a few rules he left out.
Those who feel insulted enough to leave because they have to be instructed on how to behave properly, likely won’t be missed. Those who already know how should be reassured that the jerks and a-holes will be weeded out.
Those who feel insulted enough to leave because they have to be instructed on how to behave properly, likely won’t be missed. Those who already know how should be reassured that the jerks and a-holes will be weeded out.
Our family friendly non alcohol poolroom I realize is likely an exception. 90+% of our players are beginner / recreational level, yet we have top notch well maintained tables, so we also attract serious players who appreciate playing on well maintained equipment.
To expect that these recreational / beginner level players have the common sense to adhere to such an extensive set of rules is just not realistic. They need to be given some slack in gradually learning these rules without turning them off to the game and the enjoyment of their experience here.
Makes sense, I suppose, especially if you are always there to supervise. Having the rules of behavior actually posted though, is still a good idea (IMHO) since the modern generations of players have only learned/played pool in barrooms. Thus, their rowdy conduct is frequently tailored toward that environment, and usually tolerated.
BTW: Most of the hollywood movies that have pool/billiard scenes depict simultaneous alcohol consumption, and also show player conduct that violates nearly all those posted rules!
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
True in most cases but they will eventually wear through. It happened on my buddy's table, but he broke there in the exact spot probably tens of thousands of times.
I feel it should be on the room owner, or whoever is in charge to monitor their customers instead of putting up demeaning signs. I could see some of those rules posted I guess, but I think when you see bad behavior, let them know your expectations.
Funny jumping is not mentioned. We have a friend that regularly comes over to play, and I don't allow jumping on my table. I get teased about it whenever I put her in a situation where she wants to use her jump cue, I just smile.
Chalking over the table just isn't worth saying anything. I'll just vacuum the next day after company leaves.
Funny jumping is not mentioned. We have a friend that regularly comes over to play, and I don't allow jumping on my table. I get teased about it whenever I put her in a situation where she wants to use her jump cue, I just smile.
Chalking over the table just isn't worth saying anything. I'll just vacuum the next day after company leaves.
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I think these rules are awesome as presented.
Just because people pay to play doesn’t mean they can disrespect the equipment. These rules are a step towards cleaning up pool’s image. Behave, because this is a classy establishment and we take pride in our pool hall. Don’t like it, go somewhere else.
Just because people pay to play doesn’t mean they can disrespect the equipment. These rules are a step towards cleaning up pool’s image. Behave, because this is a classy establishment and we take pride in our pool hall. Don’t like it, go somewhere else.
I use a break pad at home and I’ve been to plenty of clubs trying to save the cloth by doing it.
Everyone of those rules was common sense when I started playing 30 years a go and now we need to tell people not to do it. I guess that shows how far we have fallen.
do not move from the table you are assigned to... can i get a bathroom break?
I actually agree with all of these . I was going to open a room back in the 80s and my wife said absolutely not. I asked her why she said that, knowing how much I enjoyed pool.
She said, "because the first time someone puts a drink on the table of tears the cloth or does some other goofy thing , you will go to jail for beating on them , they will sue us and everything we worked for the last 10 years will go to some dead beat . I would rather burn the money than have that happen." Now you know one of the reasons I love that girl !
Not if they play games where they break hard. That's why pool room tables have a light line all the way from the kitchen to the rack, on both sides of center, the balls and tips making contact .
The marks have nothing to do with the cue tip. They're simply burn marks caused by friction from the balls. Some people find them somewhat unsightly, but they don't really do any damage or affect play in any way. It's also worth noting that the lines are going to be there whether you use a break pad or not…
As I said though, while I think it's a little silly, it's certainly not a big deal if that's what the room wants.
xX-Wizard-Xx
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Sounds like the guy is just tired of shitty people destroying his equipment while he is trying to make a living ... They seem reasonable enough to me. A lot of people don't appreciate other people's property
Iv'e never seen damage at the break site other than burn marks that are not damage.
But the best welcome sign ever was Newbies Poolroom in Phila. on the bathroom wall above the urinal.
IF YOU PEE ON THE FLOOR AT HOME PEE ON THE FLOOR HERE. WE WANT YOU TO FEEL AT HOME.
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Efren wouldn't last five minutes.
The rec center had a sign, "No Gambling, No Masse Shots, Use the Ashtrays". If a player started to do a full masse, we told him, "Use the ashtray", and the smokers were OK with the ashtrays. The other rules, not so much.
I imagine the management is kinder and friendlier than the sign. Or I hope so. The sign does get your attention.