Do you know this guy?

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7forlife

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Do you know of one of these guys or have one in your life?
He doesn't really feel that you or some other are that much better than him but winning a match/set against you means soooo much to him, same goes for if he happens to beat someone else who everyone would agree is better than him. He won't admit that this is how he feels but if you listen to him talk about people he's played or games he's won you can tell that this is how he feels.
 
7forlife said:
Do you know of one of these guys or have one in your life?
He doesn't really feel that you or some other are that much better than him but winning a match/set against you means soooo much to him, same goes for if he happens to beat someone else who everyone would agree is better than him. He won't admit that this is how he feels but if you listen to him talk about people he's played or games he's won you can tell that this is how he feels.
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For every high there is a low...he feels that bad when he loses too. I think we all have equal swings, honestly.
 
I guess I don't understand your description of his feelings/emotions.

He's excited when he beats a better player...and thinks maybe they're not so much better than him after all.

I've had the same feeling. Not as often as I'd hope, but feels good when it happens.
 
7forlife said:
Do you know of one of these guys or have one in your life?
He doesn't really feel that you or some other are that much better than him but winning a match/set against you means soooo much to him, same goes for if he happens to beat someone else who everyone would agree is better than him. He won't admit that this is how he feels but if you listen to him talk about people he's played or games he's won you can tell that this is how he feels.
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Seems like an alright dude to me....this is why we play.
 
7forlife said:
Do you know of one of these guys or have one in your life?
He doesn't really feel that you or some other are that much better than him but winning a match/set against you means soooo much to him, same goes for if he happens to beat someone else who everyone would agree is better than him. He won't admit that this is how he feels but if you listen to him talk about people he's played or games he's won you can tell that this is how he feels.
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Get over it. Life's too short......
 
well, when i was playing i played in our weekly tournament and when i was picked for our break and run and ran the 9 ball rack. I had the best player in the house make a remark that scum bags like me should not even be allowed to get a turn..:angry:.....a lot of people know him but i will not say his name......made me feel like s**t after winning the $$$$......some people just love to degrade lower players.:angry:........mike
 
cueball1950 said:
well, when i was playing i played in our weekly tournament and when i was picked for our break and run and ran the 9 ball rack. I had the best player in the house make a remark that scum bags like me should not even be allowed to get a turn..:angry:.....a lot of people know him but i will not say his name......made me feel like s**t after winning the $$$$......some people just love to degrade lower players.:angry:........mike
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No, you should say his name. What a petty bs move. If he doesn't like his idiotic comments repeated, maybe he should keep his trap shut.
 
cueball1950 said:
well, when i was playing i played in our weekly tournament and when i was picked for our break and run and ran the 9 ball rack. I had the best player in the house make a remark that scum bags like me should not even be allowed to get a turn..:angry:.....a lot of people know him but i will not say his name......made me feel like s**t after winning the $$$$......some people just love to degrade lower players.:angry:........mike
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Cueball, guys like that are just trying to keep you in your 'place'. I've seen it several times, that if you are playing a guy that is established as a better player than you, and you are playing well, or winning, they will start to make comments about how you are playing way over your head, etc.

This is a tell, about them, and has nothing to do with you....don't let it bother you, don't let them try to put limits on you. Congrats on your run, when it meant something.
 
7forlife said:
Do you know of one of these guys or have one in your life?
He doesn't really feel that you or some other are that much better than him but winning a match/set against you means soooo much to him, same goes for if he happens to beat someone else who everyone would agree is better than him. He won't admit that this is how he feels but if you listen to him talk about people he's played or games he's won you can tell that this is how he feels.
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Not quite sure what you're getting at but I might be that guy. I want to win all the time. Every time I lose to a better player I tell them "One of these days I will get you." The usual response is "You'll never beat me." It's called competition. Lighten up. Life is short.
 
alright, I see where you guys are going and maybe I didn't make it clear.
I not talking down about the guy/players is that aspect, I'm talking about player who seem to need some type of praise for playing well "that day" or even 'like i mentioned" seem to thing that because they beat a better so to say player that this now mean that they have arrived.
I'm talking about the guy who has a ego problem towards the game. I know that none of use here would walk around strutting out feather if we played in a tourney and beat an A or Open or Semi pro or even a pro (depending on skill level) like we are now some how on the next level or went up a ball.

I guess i'm just not the type to go patting people on the back for random accomplishments like saying "nice shot" cause a guy pulled of a crazy cut or bank and now have nothing to shoot at cause it was "random", instead I commend people on their stroke for a particular shot and say "nice stroke"

Also I was asking if you have that guy who feels that winning a set against "you" has now put him on your level, something that everyone notices (due to ego and not just advancement) means a lot to him so he tries really hard when you play and if he looses then turns and say "oh I wan't feeling it today" stating that on a normal day he can beat you cause in his mind you guys are not that far apart.

that's all guys, anyone that nows me know that I don't down grade weaker players or project "ANY" negativity when comes to pool.
 
7forlife said:
alright, I see where you guys are going and maybe I didn't make it clear.
I not talking down about the guy/players is that aspect, I'm talking about player who seem to need some type of praise for playing well "that day" or even 'like i mentioned" seem to thing that because they beat a better so to say player that this now mean that they have arrived.
I'm talking about the guy who has a ego problem towards the game. I know that none of use here would walk around strutting out feather if we played in a tourney and beat an A or Open or Semi pro or even a pro (depending on skill level) like we are now some how on the next level or went up a ball.

I guess i'm just not the type to go patting people on the back for random accomplishments like saying "nice shot" cause a guy pulled of a crazy cut or bank and now have nothing to shoot at cause it was "random", instead I commend people on their stroke for a particular shot and say "nice stroke"

Also I was asking if you have that guy who feels that winning a set against "you" has now put him on your level, something that everyone notices (due to ego and not just advancement) means a lot to him so he tries really hard when you play and if he looses then turns and say "oh I wan't feeling it today" stating that on a normal day he can beat you cause in his mind you guys are not that far apart.

that's all guys, anyone that nows me know that I don't down grade weaker players or project "ANY" negativity when comes to pool.
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If I beat a semi pro or someone of that caliber I would have a tough time NOT crowing about it but never to my opponent. You never praise a shot made by your opponent? Everyone likes positive reinforcement except maybe you. Not for nothing but maybe you should read your posts to edit them before posting as they are tough to understand and I might not be understanding what you are trying to get across.
 
7forlife said:
I know that none of use here would walk around strutting out feather if we played in a tourney and beat an A or Open or Semi pro or even a pro (depending on skill level) like we are now some how on the next level or went up a ball.
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I'll have to remember that next time I beat Shane Van Boening. I should be humble and say "I got lucky!" :grin:
 
To me there is nothing worse than someone who isn't as good as me beating me and saying, oh I just had a good match, you were unlucky, you should have won. I know I should have friggin' won! I'd rather they say Pidge, you played shiiiiiit mate, I out did you. I'd respect them a lot more for telling me how it is.

If you cant brag about beating a better player and thinking your crap don't stink after then there is no point matching up with better players.
 
7forlife said:
alright, I see where you guys are going and maybe I didn't make it clear.
I not talking down about the guy/players is that aspect, I'm talking about player who seem to need some type of praise for playing well "that day" or even 'like i mentioned" seem to thing that because they beat a better so to say player that this now mean that they have arrived.
I'm talking about the guy who has a ego problem towards the game. I know that none of use here would walk around strutting out feather if we played in a tourney and beat an A or Open or Semi pro or even a pro (depending on skill level) like we are now some how on the next level or went up a ball.

I guess i'm just not the type to go patting people on the back for random accomplishments like saying "nice shot" cause a guy pulled of a crazy cut or bank and now have nothing to shoot at cause it was "random", instead I commend people on their stroke for a particular shot and say "nice stroke"

Also I was asking if you have that guy who feels that winning a set against "you" has now put him on your level, something that everyone notices (due to ego and not just advancement) means a lot to him so he tries really hard when you play and if he looses then turns and say "oh I wan't feeling it today" stating that on a normal day he can beat you cause in his mind you guys are not that far apart.

that's all guys, anyone that nows me know that I don't down grade weaker players or project "ANY" negativity when comes to pool.
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I'd crow. But, I also know which rung on the ladder I firmly am sliding off...

Freddie <~~~ crow comes in two flavors
 
What I'm hearing in your post is..."I got beat by a player that is ranked lower than me. It pisses me off that he has the audacity to think he is on my level now." That about right? If I beat someone that is higher than me I am very happy about it. It means I'm moving in the right direction. I don't understand what is wrong with being happy about a win.:shrug:
 
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7forlife said:
Do you know of one of these guys or have one in your life?
He doesn't really feel that you or some other are that much better than him but winning a match/set against you means soooo much to him, same goes for if he happens to beat someone else who everyone would agree is better than him. He won't admit that this is how he feels but if you listen to him talk about people he's played or games he's won you can tell that this is how he feels.
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I'm not familiar with this particular kind of person, but it is quite common to encounter people who badmouth you and your game even after you've beaten them decisively a dozen times or more. This is true of every pool player I've ever beaten, with a handful of exceptions.
 
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