And in person at the pool room, I might have seen 5 aiming conversations in 25 years. And usually they are for help on a specific shot. It’s just wild online. It does not match real life at all.
10 Reasons Why the HALF-BALL HIT is so Important
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It’s on my list to watch. I usually read some comments first before watching. Ha ha.
You are slick, Gavin. Nice deflection. However, it became an "Aiming Slight" when you posted this in Post #44 along with the link:
Just make the DAM ball!
When you were talking about a half ball hit, I only asked some questions about the visuals on other parts of the ball simultaneously while center is located at edge for a half ball hit. Mostly curious to see if you agreed at least with that.
At that point, no harm-no foul by either of us.
DAM was HOT and led straight to your website where THIS came up regarding how you used it to denigrate and try to humiliate those who used an aiming system not given the blessing of Pope Dave.
Dr. Dave's Aiming Method (DAM) Aiming System - Dr. Dave Pool Info
Answers to frequently-asked questions about Dr. Dave's Aiming Method (DAM) aiming system.
billiards.colostate.edu
HERE IS THE FIRST STATEMENT IN YOUR LINK:
"I first came up with Dr. Dave’s Aiming Method (DAM) as a joke to MOCK some people who try to promote “aiming systems” with outrageous claims and snake-oil-salesman type statements"
You originally did the same exact thing in 2012 to start a flame war and instigate others into it. I wasn't alone then. There were a number of men who used it and very successfully as good players to begin with.
If you didn't post that link, nothing would have been said by me. Got it, Gavin?
Btw, I will say that you do make and post some very good videos when it comes to the issue of spin, squirt, deflection, and some other areas. But you should damn well lay off something you know ZERO about but insist on getting on the forum to belittle and denigrate with the zeal that you do and the help of a couple of other "compadres." You do NOT know it all!
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I did that because my most recent video was about DAM:
I thought most people might get a small chuckle out of the reference. I certainly had no intent to ruffle your feathers or stir up any age-old, dead-horse-beaten debates.
DAM was HOT and led straight to your website where THIS came up regarding how you used it to denigrate and try to humiliate those who used an aiming system not given the blessing of Pope Dave.
Dr. Dave's Aiming Method (DAM) Aiming System - Dr. Dave Pool Info
Answers to frequently-asked questions about Dr. Dave's Aiming Method (DAM) aiming system.
HERE IS THE FIRST STATEMENT IN YOUR LINK:
"I first came up with Dr. Dave’s Aiming Method (DAM) as a joke to MOCK some people who try to promote “aiming systems” with outrageous claims and snake-oil-salesman type statements"
BTW, here's an important excerpt from the next line on the DAM page:
... outrageous claims, many of which are direct quotes or paraphrases from statements posted by “aiming system” proponents on social media and pool Internet forums over the years ...
FYI, the spoofy DAM "marketing" statement is composed almost entirely of direct quotes from "aiming system" proponents (and not just CTE people) over 20 years of "aiming system" debates. I didn't make up any of this stuff! I simply assembled it to demonstrate the folly of many past "aiming system" claims.
BULLSHIT! It's primarily, if not ALL CTE USERS! That's what was attacked in '96 and it was done by your "good buddy" on RSB.
Maybe it's time that you REWORD what is posted or replace it with something not so demeaning and out of date.
CTE has moved on to mainstream and worldwide with PRO PLAYERS (male and female) happily involved and relying on it to
keep them employed in the world of tournament pool. It's still in an early growth stage relative to everything else created since the beginning of pool. It's catching on rather quickly. Why? IT WORKS! And super simple to visualize and use AT the table. (Not for beginners, players dedicated to what got them where they are and don't want to experiment, or haters)
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You are probably right. I didn't keep track of what came from where, and it has been difficult to keep track of all the CTE-related systems, versions, and off-shoots that have appeared over the years.
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Quick question and I haven't moved from my seat to try this on my table:FYI, lots of other videos and info dealing with this useful technique can be found here:
You're welcome. I aim to swerve.
On the making the peace sign larger or smaller, could you just look at the outside of your finders and inside of your fingers? Assuming the intersection of your lines between your knuckles doesn't change, would the inside, middle of the fingers, and outside give you the right percentages?
Now THAT I can agree with you on. There was a high number of misinterpretations and bastardized directions which were way off base back then. Too many not understanding it and coming up with their own mutant creation.
The manual method (originally all Hal) with A, B, C and edges with pivot is soooo simple to use and be quite deadly is probably best for a good number of pool players. With a more advanced pro player or amateur, the visual method would be better.
However, the manual method is simple for everyone.
Don’t feed the trolls, dave. Thanks for the video
That's a good idea. Obviously, it would depend on how wide your fingers are. Although, I think I like it better when the finger actually points exactly where you want the CB to go.
So, does that mean the derogatory negative link still stands on your website after all of these years, or is it time to move on
with the positive information you create, and give credit to Stan/Hal with what they've created over the years? I have never seen Stan make a derogatory post or comment about anything a PBIA member posted on a pool forum or elsewhere.
His record as a lifelong teacher (in the public school system), his sons' record from 11 years of age through college and beating some of the top pro players like a drum, is the greatest record in history of someone his age.
Stan has played in professional tournaments and WON. It's impossible that he could do all of that along with teaching top pro players (on the Mosconi Cup team) and not know what he's talking about or giving out crappy garbage on how to aim and play the game.
It's in your hands on your end. What say you? We'll never be drinking buddies but this shit will stop.
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23DenaliBDE
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Anybody ever wonder if crazy is just a genetic thing or if something specific can happen to people that just makes Em completely lose it over something that doesn't actually matter in life? Random thoughts completely unrelated to this thread of course. Now go hug the ones you love people
I just looked through everything CTE- and DAM-related on my website, and I honestly see no problem with any of it. I know you disagree, but we will need to agree to disagree on this matter. I still hope we can have a drink together some day.
The DAM page does mock past "marketing" of "aiming systems" in general, but the context is appropriate, and no person or system is mentioned specifically.
I have a link to Stan's website and recommend it for training on the Pro-One CTE Aiming System resource page.
Near the end of my concise summary of Pro One basics, I also have a link to Stan's YouTube Channel.
I see no need to apologize for any of my resource pages, which I have worked hard to create over the years, and I don't know why you or Stan would object to the pages. In fact, I am confident they drive traffic to his website and YouTube channel.
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DAM straight. You've done more to promote billiards knowledge than any human in history. Anyone who doesn't like it can pound sand.
That is very kind of you to say. Thank you.
You have got to be kidding me!
"Aiming systems" is NOT plural. It's always been singular and specific. CTE! Anybody who reads or posts on the forum as a member or not, would have to be a complete moron NOT to know what you were referring to. Why do you think the negative comments in this thread alone by others to me are in here. Not one of them has a clue how to see the visuals to line up for a shot. If they did, they wouldn't be saying this crap.
You gotta be kidding me! Here are my thoughts.
How about the opening first statement since everyone knows that NO aiming system with the exception of ONE has been mocked, vilified, and had more forum posters decry it as a result of the way a certain individual, which lead to a group of individuals, doing in on an ongoing and constant basis for 27 years.
Isn't that pretty mind numbing? 27 friggin' years for one person and all the clueless lemmings to follow by mocking those who created the method, those who use the method, and those who extol the virtues of it.
Here is the page on your website:
"I first came up with Dr. Dave’s Aiming Method (DAM) as a joke to MOCK some people who try to promote “aiming systems” with outrageous claims and snake-oil-salesman type statements, but I also have some serious and useful recommendations below."
You just recently added the new aiming video to the page. In essence what you've done, AGAIN,
is to leave the belittling statement at the beginning and then transition to viewing your newest video on YouTube as the "REAL" ways to aim. It's all about "ME, ME, ME". I am the foremost authority on aiming and all areas of pool.
There is NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING on that page which is positive in any way shape or form regarding Stan, Hal, or the aiming system.
Fact is, where can that be found? Where is it? On your website? In the forum? Look at THIS THREAD alone and the other negative posts in here toward me and the system I use and tout for years. They have no clue what it's about, more than likely play like dog crap to begin with. But they hang on your words such as the opening of the post on your website.
Why have YOU not done a video like L'il Cris did on YouTube demonstrating exactly how to perform the "manual version" with pivots to at least show your sincerity that the method works as stated for over two and a half decades? Is it because you don't KNOW how to do it, or unwilling to really admit what your true motivations are?
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23DenaliBDE
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Because of how you talk to people. It's, offensive, rude, and just all around inappropriate. Sadly, you don't see it so there is zero chance of that changing. There is not a single person that would read the things you write and think, I wish I could learn that guy's system (for doing anything). There are multiple people who disagree with something Dr Dave says in literally every video. He remains professional, even if the point they are arguing is objectively wrong. There are differing viewpoints for every topic. The difference is how you conduct yourself. I would never hesitate to introduce myself to Dr Dave in real life even if it was to simply debate an idea. You, I would avoid at all costs even to agree with you. I'm aware this will have been a waste of my time, but you asked.
LMAO! You do, and hang on every word! (hypocrite troll syndrome) Get lost...go for a long ride in your DenaliBDE and turn on the GPS for directions straight into either the Atlantic or Pacific ocean. You're a newbie here with no experience of the history and dynamics of the place and have NOTHING of interest posted about pool. NOTHING. Btw, CTE is where it's at!
There...you've gotten a smidgeon of attention and recognition you've been craving. ADIOS!
23DenaliBDE
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The defense rests.LMAO! You do, and hang on every word! (hypocrite troll syndrome) Get lost...go for a long ride in your DenaliBDE and turn on the GPS for directions straight into either the Atlantic or Pacific ocean. You're a newbie here with no experience of the history and dynamics of the place and have NOTHING of interest posted about pool. NOTHING. Btw, CTE is where it's at!
There...you've gotten a smidgeon of attention and recognition you've been craving. ADIOS!