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FranCrimi said:
Therein lies the rub: "Especially the people worth meeting." It depends on who you feel are worth meeting.

I've met my share of upstanding citizens in pool rooms who are as polite as can be, but wouldn't hesitate to stab you in the back --- in such a nice way, of course. (Yeah sure).

Then I've met some pretty hardened criminals in pool rooms who most people would be afraid to walk on the same side of the street with, yet who strangely enough have a code of honor that isn't such a bad thing at all when used in the right way.

First you have to meet the people, then you have to get to know them, then you can decide who is worth knowing. My point is that some 'nice' people really are nice inside. Some aren't as nice as they appear. The same for the ones with bad reps. Some deserve them. Some don't.

To meet people in pool, become a regular at your local billiard establishment. Get on a table and play. You'll meet people.
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Yes. Thanks Fran. What I mean is what is the best way to meet YOU, as in Fran, Randy, CJ, sfleinen, etc. For example, I've met jt, and nothing but good things have happened. I'd like to continue the pool of friends :)
 
nrhoades said:
Yes. Thanks Fran. What I mean is what is the best way to meet YOU, as in Fran, Randy, CJ, sfleinen, etc. For example, I've met jt, and nothing but good things have happened. I'd like to continue the pool of friends :)
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Thanks for the kind reference, bud. Fran is dead-on correct, though. It's not worth trying to erect or establish a "filtration system" for the folks you meet. The time you waste doing so, flies you by meeting those good people that, in the normal course of a day, you are pleasantly surprised (and gratified) to meet.

I myself have been pleasantly surprised at meeting what I *thought* were hardened criminals (they actually were), but turned out to be some of the sweetest people I've ever met that just made a mistake in life -- and turned out to be good friends to this very day. And by the same token, I've met "white-collar types" that, while "professionally pleasant," turned out to be some of the most untrustworthy people you can ever meet -- they'd stab you in the back in a heartbeat. (That's not to say "all hardened criminals are sweet people" and "all white-collar professionals are treacherous," mind you. Of course there are a good mix in both camps -- your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find those gems.)

Don't waste your effort trying to create a filtration or "checks" system. Just get out there, play your heart out, be yourself, share, and let happen what will happen in natural course. Be a good human being to yourself and your fellow human beings. Trust your heart. You'll know. If you get a bad vibe about someone, do your checks to verify the vibes are correct, and either reset your expectations (if the vibes don't have a solid backing) or move on if they do. At the same time, if your vibes light up like a Christmas tree, let that happen, but don't give away the farm -- reserve and conserve yourself so that you don't put yourself in harm's way. Moderation is the key.

I hope this is helpful!
-Sean <-- looking forward to meeting nrhoades some day
 
sfleinen said:
Thanks for the kind reference, bud. Fran is dead-on correct, though. It's not worth trying to erect or establish a "filtration system" for the folks you meet. The time you waste doing so, flies you by meeting those good people that, in the normal course of a day, you are pleasantly surprised (and gratified) to meet.

I myself have been pleasantly surprised at meeting what I *thought* were hardened criminals (they actually were), but turned out to be some of the sweetest people I've ever met that just made a mistake in life -- and turned out to be good friends to this very day. And by the same token, I've met "white-collar types" that, while "professionally pleasant," turned out to be some of the most untrustworthy people you can ever meet -- they'd stab you in the back in a heartbeat. (That's not to say "all hardened criminals are sweet people" and "all white-collar professionals are treacherous," mind you. Of course there are a good mix in both camps -- your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find those gems.)

Don't waste your effort trying to create a filtration or "checks" system. Just get out there, play your heart out, be yourself, share, and let happen what will happen in natural course. Be a good human being to yourself and your fellow human beings. Trust your heart. You'll know. If you get a bad vibe about someone, do your checks to verify the vibes are correct, and either reset your expectations (if the vibes don't have a solid backing) or move on if they do. At the same time, if your vibes light up like a Christmas tree, let that happen, but don't give away the farm -- reserve and conserve yourself so that you don't put yourself in harm's way. Moderation is the key.

I hope this is helpful!
-Sean <-- looking forward to meeting nrhoades some day
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Good idea!
 
nrhoades said:
Yes. Thanks Fran. What I mean is what is the best way to meet YOU, as in Fran, Randy, CJ, sfleinen, etc. For example, I've met jt, and nothing but good things have happened. I'd like to continue the pool of friends :)
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Well heck, just get in your car and drive to NYC. I'd be happy to meet you.
 
Wittens is the best one I've found, it's between Dallas/ Ft Worth in the Mid Cities

nrhoades said:
Yes. Thanks Fran. What I mean is what is the best way to meet YOU, as in Fran, Randy, CJ, sfleinen, etc. For example, I've met jt, and nothing but good things have happened. I'd like to continue the pool of friends :)
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I"m available and meet many people daily in the pool community. Now, with our on line presence it's not uncommon to meet a hundred new Pool aficionados very quickly, even weekly.

I'm surprised how many people come through Dallas/Ft Worth Texas that play pool on a regular basis. I just wish there was a better pool room in Dallas to meet up and play.

Wittens is the best one I've found, it's between Dallas and Ft Worth in the Mid Cities area.
 
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