Apology

manwon said:
I WANT THE LITTLE DOG!!!!!!!!! I WILL GET THE DOG!!!!!!

you cant have Lincoln or my Maggie either....:D :D :D

Kudos on the apology....nicely stated and well done, as i am sure everyone can remember sticking their own foot completely down their own throat once or twice....
 
This is Why We Need a Shark Tank

This thread is the third thread that this feud has spilled onto. You had the original Wal Mart thread, which was great, and very entertaining. Then there was the thread in the Ask the Cue Maker section about the "funniest thread" Wal Mart thread which was started by Mr Varney. The original Wal Mart poster Stroke(?) found this thread as well and the arguement spilled over to it. Varney then realizes he went too far and creates an apology thread, and is promptly attacked here too.

While I find all of this highly entertaining, and puzzling as to why people can get sooo steamed about some text from some nobody on the internet. I have a problem with having to jump from thread to deleted thread to try and keep up with the who's going to kill who.....It is a bit soap operaish, but what the hell some of you folks are really fun to read.

Why can't we have a shark tank for these sorts of things Mr Wilson???? Or at least a recycle bin, where deleted threads are held for several days. That way if someone makes a good case as to why the thread should be restored, it can be. It would also serve as a place those of us who were following a thread can go and read it to the end. Id' like to be able to read the post that got it canned, I'd like to be able to make up my own mind about it... I don't think there's very many 9 yr olds out here, most of us are adults, many with thick skin who can take a bit of criticism.....Serve all of us not just the most sensitive ones in the group...

McCue Banger McCue
 
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Flex said:
Regarding the cues at WalMart, truth be told, if I wanted to buy a cue to hustle, that's where I'd head. Try and find one with a Budweiser or Harley logo on it, or one of those four piece jobs, make sure it rolls straight, get that handy dandy hard case that comes with it, install a good tip on it, practice hard to know how it plays, and hit the circuit! Any place but a Walmart or similar store to pick up one of those babies? Betcha the local pool hall won't have 'em. Those cues have "sucker" written all over them. LOL

Flex

Or you could just have Bob Dzuricky make you one of his Budweiser Sneakies and still have a custom cue.
Dz Budweiser cue
 
onepocketchump said:
I am not. I am explaining my position and apologizing as well. I don't even know what he apologized for since I didn't see it. Did he make a threat against me? I assume so since I was the chief antagonist.

I can't accept an apology for something I haven't even read. I can however explain my feelings on the matter and offer my own apology for my own actions.

On top of that Kevin didn't apologize TO ME. He apologized to the board for issuing a threat on the board. He clearly said that he feels that things should be settled in person so to me that reads a lot like the threat is still very much in effect. As I said though I have seen no threat and was just responding to the general attitude projected by Kevin as I see it.

Now, Don, once again, I apologize to Kevin Varney for antagonizing him. I do not apologize for pointing out the things he says that are not accurate. I apologize for the way that I did it. I asked Kevin to be more tactful and professional. He can take that anyway he wants to.

Talking about cheap shots though, I have never once heard a single word from you that was in any way remorseful for calling me a LIAR, among other things, in front of the members of this board. So I wouldn't get too comfortable in my glass house if I were you. Your assumptions about me and my business practices have often gone way over the top in both inaccuracy and insult. If anyone is actually owed an apology here it is me from you.

John Barton

Hey John, I am sorry and will never comment on your products or business practices again. Sorry for insulting you and suggesting that you are a lier.
I hope we can all get along here. Thanks, Purdman:cool:
 
"attacked here too"

While I have refrained from making any serious posts into this mess it is hard not to notice that Mr. Varney's sincere and touching apology that folks are praising and passing out rep points for wasn't directed at the person he threatened. In fact John apologized to Varney and nobody noticed that part of his post. Seems that things are a bit backwards here but that is what makes these threads so entertaining, watching other people's responses.

Hu


DelaWho??? said:
This thread is the third thread that this feud has spilled onto. You had the original Wal Mart thread, which was great, and very entertaining. Then there was the thread in the Ask the Cue Maker section about the "funniest thread" Wal Mart thread which was started by Mr Varney. The original Wal Mart poster Stroke(?) found this thread as well and the arguement spilled over to it. Varney then realizes he went too far and creates an apology thread, and is promptly attacked here too.

While I find all of this highly entertaining, and puzzling as to why people can get sooo steamed about some text from some nobody on the internet. I have a problem with having to jump from thread to deleted thread to try and keep up with the who's going to kill who.....It is a bit soap operaish, but what the hell some of you folks are really fun to read.

Why can't we have a shark tank for these sorts of things Mr Wilson???? Or at least a recycle bin, where deleted threads are held for several days. That way if someone makes a good case as to why the thread should be restored, it can be. It would also serve as a place those of us who were following a thread can go and read it to the end. Id' like to be able to read the post that got it canned, I'd like to be able to make up my own mind about it... I don't think there's very many 9 yr olds out here, most of us are adults, many with thick skin who can take a bit of criticism.....Serve all of us not just the most sensitive ones in the group...

McCue Banger McCue
 
ShootingArts said:
While I have refrained from making any serious posts into this mess it is hard not to notice that Mr. Varney's sincere and touching apology that folks are praising and passing out rep points for wasn't directed at the person he threatened. In fact John apologized to Varney and nobody noticed that part of his post. Seems that things are a bit backwards here but that is what makes these threads so entertaining, watching other people's responses.

Hu

That's exactly the way I feel about it. An apology to everyone but the person to whom the threat was given seems a tad disingenuous.
One wonders if the apology was more of a business decision than heartfelt sorrow.
 
stroke said:
That's exactly the way I feel about it. An apology to everyone but the person to whom the threat was given seems a tad disingenuous.
One wonders if the apology was more of a business decision than heartfelt sorrow.

It really don't matter guys. We don't know about any prior animosities (sp) or biases. I think we can all get along. I know in my case, they changed my meds and it seems to have made me more agressive than usual. Hell, I admit it and can apologize for it. I really don't think Varney or John are bad people at all. If we were all face to face we would probably have a few beers and play some pool.:D That's what I'm talking about.:D
Purdman
First 2 rounds are on me!!!
 
If they can do it, we can do it.
 

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Purdman said:
It really don't matter guys. We don't know about any prior animosities (sp) or biases. I think we can all get along. I know in my case, they changed my meds and it seems to have made me more agressive than usual. Hell, I admit it and can apologize for it. I really don't think Varney or John are bad people at all. If we were all face to face we would probably have a few beers and play some pool.:D That's what I'm talking about.:D
Purdman
First 2 rounds are on me!!!

Well, I know I LIKE you in person. I don't like some of the things you said on here but then I also speak up and tell you that. I don't mind having a beer with you anytime.

I also like Kevin and appreciate some of the work he does. I have told him that in person and I have sent business his way. Even so, I just won't stand for being knocked around town or in cyberspace. I go over the top a lot whe I get hot. I know it. I also know that IF people would simply present their opinion in a reasonable, non-insulting way then we could come to some form of consensus where we would all be reasonably well informed and come away with more knowledge than before the discussion started.

Just assume the other person has experience and isn't lying and try to find out what their basis is before slamming them. Often you will find that the other side is just misinformed or uneducated on that particular topic.

John
 
TX Poolnut said:
If they can do it, we can do it.

Yeah, how's that Israeli/Arab peace thing going again? Oh, I remember they are firing missiles at each other and Israel is building a wall.

John
 
onepocketchump said:
Well, I know I LIKE you in person. I don't like some of the things you said on here but then I also speak up and tell you that. I don't mind having a beer with you anytime.

I also like Kevin and appreciate some of the work he does. I have told him that in person and I have sent business his way. Even so, I just won't stand for being knocked around town or in cyberspace. I go over the top a lot whe I get hot. I know it. I also know that IF people would simply present their opinion in a reasonable, non-insulting way then we could come to some form of consensus where we would all be reasonably well informed and come away with more knowledge than before the discussion started.

Just assume the other person has experience and isn't lying and try to find out what their basis is before slamming them. Often you will find that the other side is just misinformed or uneducated on that particular topic.

John


I take it that you accept my apology. I can handle the admonishment.:D
Next rounds on me John.
Don P.
 
The reason I had not apologized to John was that I've been very busy the past couple days...digging a hole deep in the woods.
So I accept Johns apology and I in turn apologize to him for my threat. I will even offer to give you a better Green Room line than you apparently have...so maybe your spots won't be so large and you can keep your cash in your pocket.
Now...Purdman, send me that beer.
 
onepocketchump said:
Yeah, how's that Israeli/Arab peace thing going again? Oh, I remember they are firing missiles at each other and Israel is building a wall.John

It's not going very well John. Unfortunately, they will fight until a meteor hits the Earth and there's noone left to fight with.:(

BTW, Israel is the only one firing missiles. The Arabs are using rockets.
 
rexactly how it usually goes

I was involved in benchrest rifle competition and of course the benchrest boards on the net a few years back. Guys would be at each other's throats all week behind a keyboard, reload side by side enjoying each other's company all weekend at a big match, and then be back at it hammer and tongs behind the keyboards Monday!

Hu




Purdman said:
It really don't matter guys. We don't know about any prior animosities (sp) or biases. I think we can all get along. I know in my case, they changed my meds and it seems to have made me more agressive than usual. Hell, I admit it and can apologize for it. I really don't think Varney or John are bad people at all. If we were all face to face we would probably have a few beers and play some pool.:D That's what I'm talking about.:D
Purdman
First 2 rounds are on me!!!
 
claimed J/B but not the one?

Varney Cues said:
I would like to publicly apologize to all readers who were offended by my threat to do harm to another member. I was out of line and I sincerely apologize. You must understand that this is my business and how I feed my family...so when someone threatens that...tempers are quick to flair. Any personal problems should be solved elsewhere and not on this fine forum. Once again I'm truly sorry and I look forward to continuing to provide great service to all my fantastic customers here at AZ Billiards Forum.
Kevin Varney
Varney Custom Cues

And just as a good gesture...in the upcoming days I will post pics of one of my jump/break cues...that will be given away FREE to the first poster who claims it!!!
Mr v said the one posted on thread pics is not the one he is referring to.The one he will give away is a different one as that one pic is sold? WOW
 
thunup1@yahoo.c said:
Mr v said the one posted on thread pics is not the one he is referring to.The one he will give away is a different one as that one pic is sold? WOW
The cue to be given away will be a new 2006 and will be given away in an upcoming thread entitled "Free Cue" or "Death Threat Cue"...LOL..."breaks so hard it'll kill your opponent!"
If you look at the pic posted in this thread you can see its a 2005...it belongs to a fine player at Randolph's in Hickory. But I'll be glad to make you another one if you'd like to buy it.
KV
 
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