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I won't spoil anything here, but if you have ten minutes or so, you really, really have to watch the end of the hill/hill battle between Hunter Lombardo and Billy Thorpe for the last semifinal spot yesterday (cued up to 52:07, scorebug is actually for the picture-in-picture match):

 

easy-e

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seems to be a thing there. the other peruvian, tevez, is jumpy too.

well done wolford, anyway. looking more and more likely to be in the MC team
I'm looking forward to seeing him handle the pressure. I can't imagine what he'll be thinking on his first "tester" in front of the European crowd!
 

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I'm looking forward to seeing him handle the pressure. I can't imagine what he'll be thinking on his first "tester" in front of the European crowd!
He looked like a deer in headlights when he played Filler a few months ago.
It will surely be interesting to see how he holds up.

Furthermore (not directed at you Eric),

It is possible to be thankful and supportive of a stream and enjoy the matches provided, while wondering why his is the only stream around with a non-stop feed of the people in the booth.
Questioning why that is, should not offend anyone.
Well, a few years ago it wouldn't. Today everyone is a victim, words hurt, and people feel heroic for jumping in the fray to defend the honor of (insert alleged victim here).
I like the guy and he has made huge strides in his stream quality and commentating.
No one assaulted, or insulted Collins. Rather, someone stated an observation/opinion and the local hens got their feathers ruffled.
I don't do tic toc or instagram, so perhaps I don't understand the current need for people to be in front of cameras.

2nd on watching the Billy/Hunter match. Check it out.
Martinez and Lukas had some great matches to watch as well.
Great event. Great stream.

One more observation concerning the chat.
I have not watched many streamed matches with a chat in which some jackhole has to bring up CTE.
That cult needs to STFU.
 

Bob Jewett

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..., you really, really have to watch the end of the hill/hill battle between Hunter Lombardo and Billy Thorpe for the last semifinal spot yesterday (cued up to 52:07,...
That match ended a little ragged, rules-wise.
 
It is possible to be thankful and supportive of a stream and enjoy the matches provided, while wondering why his is the only stream around with a non-stop feed of the people in the booth.
Questioning why that is, should not offend anyone.
Well, a few years ago it wouldn't. Today everyone is a victim, words hurt, and people feel heroic for jumping in the fray to defend the honor of (insert alleged victim here).
If you're talking about the post I'm thinking of, there was nothing "thankful" in it, and to call his stream-bashing "wondering" is generous to the point of being inaccurate. The pushback said post received was measured and mild.

No one seemed "offended," or hurt, just calling out some perceived ungratefulness. There's a lot of projection in your post.

Instead of straining so hard to find an example of modern "everyone is so hurt by words these days," maybe try to not be so seduced by that narrative that you are putting it in places it clearly does not apply.
 

TipWilson

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abbassi

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Sure it is. It sucks. It is an unneeded distraction and clutters the screen for no reason. Why would he think anyone wants to see that? He isn't part of the "show" anyone wants to see. At least it made easy to skip that stream.
I don't know why pool fans think that 3rd rate streaming is acceptable. Free or not.
 

Gatz

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Collins works hard on his streams.
They are free and entertaining. Tournaments,
Money matches, ring games. Also guest commentary is provided. Collins also responds to the chat and moderates the D-bags.

Little window of his office on his streams is not a big deal.

Good stuff.
I don't mind the little window of commentators. Even though it makes no sense too have lol. What I don't like about his streams is the chat window open on the stream. If I want to see the chat I'll leave it open on FB or Youtube, which ever I'm watching at the time. No need for it to also be on the live stream with no option to turn it off...it's super distracting. I also don't like the little GIF that pops up when someone "likes" the stream...seriously wtf do I need to know that for? lol

Other than that it's a good stream.
 

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i have not followed much of this thread...i apologize in advance
but is there a link to the "controversial" ending?
 

TipWilson

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Maybe. I missed the concession if there was one.
Billy scratched after potting the 9.

I assume he conceded .vs. forcing Hunter to spot, and make the 9 with cue ball in hand.

Overall really enjoyed the tourney in-person and on live stream.
 

abbassi

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One thing is for sure you can't please pool players. Collins you have many supporters.

Haters gonna hate.
I am not a hater, want things to get better in this day and age. Criticism is good if it helps.When I see crap, I turn it off.
 

bbb

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The hill-hill game ended on a foul. That's outside the rules.
I would say it ended with a concession, no?
(as above in post #21)

Safety battle starts after the miss here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/6NswK5T5rBk?feature=share&t=2999. (50:00)

Even more painful last shot here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/6NswK5T5rBk?feature=share&t=3719 (1:02:00)
freds
love to you for posting the links........:love:
it was a concession and a brutal ending for thorpe
 
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