I wanted to refrain from posting on this thread, but I'm sorry, I can't bite my tongue any longer.
Threads like this piss me off.
Correct me if I'm wrong but, this message board is for anybody who has an interest in the game of pool or billiards yet someone wants to torpedo the entire message board, and then duck for cover?
If you really want to make a point, why not quit generalizing and call out people by name who seem to be cutting off the billiards folks who are "in the know"?
Better yet, why not ask for a sub forum here on the AZ or create a new message board yourself with only industry insiders and pro players, or whoever else you see fit?
I realize that typed text can come across the wrong or unintended way, but I really take exception only because I enjoy posting here, and don't like being made to feel uncomfortable coomming with comments or ideas. I never claim to know more than I do, and really enjoy the knowledge and information that everyone brings to the table, even if I have to sift for gold at times.