IPT Players Silenced?

tedkaufman

tedkaufman

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Ever since Eydie's post regarding her conversation with Deno and subsequent revelation about Deno's alleged misbehavior, I've seen next to nothing posted by IPT players. (I'm not counting Bernie, for obvious reasons.)

Do you think they received word from KT or Deno to shut up, or else?
 
tedkaufman said:
Ever since Eydie's post regarding her conversation with Deno and subsequent revelation about Deno's alleged misbehavior, I've seen next to nothing posted by IPT players. (I'm not counting Bernie, for obvious reasons.)

Do you think they received word from KT or Deno to shut up, or else?
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I don't think they could close ranks that tightly -- there have been too many leaks thusfar to believe it. I think they are discouraged and burnt out on the stick-and-carrot game. The only thing they can do is wait for the other shoe to drop, whatever that entails.
 
cuetique said:
I don't think they could close ranks that tightly -- there have been too many leaks thusfar to believe it. I think they are discouraged and burnt out on the stick-and-carrot game. The only thing they can do is wait for the other shoe to drop, whatever that entails.
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I think you phrase it very well. Discouraged, burnt out, and past angry, just plain old sick about it. I think they have heard all the announcements, allegations, Ho bullshit, and B.S. in general they can bare.
 
If that is the case then the players should tell Trudeau to "Pay up...or ELSE!!!"

Southpaw
 
i doubt that the IPT players should be using this public forum to address KT. I would be contacting him by phone, Instant Messenger, Fax, letter and lawyer. 99% of the people on this forum are not IPTers. One way we can help, perhaps, is to also send letters of disappointment in support of the IPTers. Letters to KT's office, the DA's office, Fox news and others. He must have a PR man. If the IPTers want this type of help, then they can surely post and say they need help.
 
It will affect their games too much if they keep thinking about it, time to move on to the next event. :D Burnice excluded.:D
 
I think at this time it doesn't do much good for the players to indulge in speculation, nor to launch into overly strong public criticisms about the situation.

To my knowledge, none of us has received a 'be quiet' or any similar communication from the IPT. Though if Bernie did, he would have half expected it.

I think most that appear here have stated dissatisfaction with communication and the late payments.

If the players are organizing in any way, it's appropriate to keep that private at this stage, rather than to join in with the mob in shaking fists and hurling abuse, or making satirical remarks.

For those on the outside looking on, I don't blame you much for venting the frustration. But those of us who are not sure how the future will develop, it's probably best at this stage, in my opinion anyway, to keep a bit of distance and to try to work out what is going on, and what will be the next step.

Most of us are none too bright regarding the legal issues and what might be considered a breach of agreement with the IPT, so it's probably better to stay on the safe side of things. And that doesn't necessitate being either gutless or a quisling, but rather that we prefer to observe temperence in public declarations.

Colin
 
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Colin Colenso said:
I think at this time it doesn't do much good for the players to indulge in speculation, nor to launch into overly strong public criticisms or speculation about the situation.

To my knowledge, none of us has received a 'be quiet' or any similar communication from the IPT. Though if Bernie did, he would have half expected it.

I think most that appear here have stated dissatisfaction with communication and the late payments.

If the players are organizing in any way, it's appropriate to keep that private at this stage, rather than to join in with the mob in shaking fists and hurling abuse, or making satirical remarks.

For those on the outside looking on, I don't blame you much for venting the frustration. But those of us who are not sure how the future will develop, it's probably best at this stage, in my opinion anyway, to keep a bit of distance and to try to work out what is going on, and what will be the next step.

Most of us are none too bright regarding the legal issues and what might be considered a breach of agreement with the IPT, so it's probably better to stay on the safe side of things. And that doesn't necessitate being either gutless or a quisling, but rather that we prefer to observe temperence in public declarations.

Colin
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Colin, what the heck is a "Quisling"? I don't see it in my dictionary, is it like squirming, or more like an inquisitive jerk? I like the way it sounds but need help here.
 
Colin Colenso said:
But those of us who are not sure how the future will develop, it's probably best at this stage, in my opinion anyway, to keep a bit of distance and to try to work out what is going on, and what will be the next step.
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Yep - that's called "being a professional".
 
Island Drive said:
Colin, what the heck is a "Quisling"? I don't see it in my dictionary, is it like squirming, or more like an inquisitive jerk? I like the way it sounds but need help here.
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Definitions of quisling on the Web:

* collaborator: someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force
:rolleyes:
 
Colin Colenso said:
I think at this time it doesn't do much good for the players to indulge in speculation, nor to launch into overly strong public criticisms about the situation.

To my knowledge, none of us has received a 'be quiet' or any similar communication from the IPT. Though if Bernie did, he would have half expected it.

I think most that appear here have stated dissatisfaction with communication and the late payments.

If the players are organizing in any way, it's appropriate to keep that private at this stage, rather than to join in with the mob in shaking fists and hurling abuse, or making satirical remarks.

For those on the outside looking on, I don't blame you much for venting the frustration. But those of us who are not sure how the future will develop, it's probably best at this stage, in my opinion anyway, to keep a bit of distance and to try to work out what is going on, and what will be the next step.

Most of us are none too bright regarding the legal issues and what might be considered a breach of agreement with the IPT, so it's probably better to stay on the safe side of things. And that doesn't necessitate being either gutless or a quisling, but rather that we prefer to observe temperence in public declarations.

Colin
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I think that Colin sums it up quite nicely. And.... no, I have not received any email, phone call, fax or whatever telling me to be quiet or to be a "yes" man (woman) for the IPT. I just don't think it's going to do anyone any good to keep stirring the same scalded pot.

I am a little taken aback by the accusations regarding JB and Deno and reserve the right to let that one soak in for a bit.......didn't see it coming.

Tammie Jones
 
PoolSharkAllen said:
Definitions of quisling on the Web:

* collaborator: someone who collaborates with an enemy occupying force
:rolleyes:
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Actually, the word "quisling" is of norwegian origin. During the second world war, Vidkun Quisling was the prime minister in Norway. He was ofcourse just a "puppet on a string" for the Germans, who occupied Norway.

When the war ended and Norway again became a free country, Quisling was executed.

His actions were so grave, that a new word for traitor / collaborator was born: quisling. The word is now being used in many languages.
 
Colin Colenso said:
I think at this time it doesn't do much good for the players to indulge in speculation, nor to launch into overly strong public criticisms about the situation.

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If the players are organizing in any way, it's appropriate to keep that private at this stage, rather than to join in with the mob in shaking fists and hurling abuse, or making satirical remarks.
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You are a wise man Colin .... it is best to leave the hurling of abuse and the making of satirical remarks to us professionals ... ain't that right Smorg ?

Dave, who has hurled a few times
 
supergreenman said:
Oh that's what they call curling in Saskatchewan. :p
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No, that's what some curlers (and pool players, and hockey players) do after they've finished, depending on the quality of the rye whiskey.

Dave, who actually does know that hurling is a sport ... the fastest field sport according to some, but that's not what is being refered to ;)
 
pooladdict said:
Actually, the word "quisling" is of norwegian origin. During the second world war, Vidkun Quisling was the prime minister in Norway. He was ofcourse just a "puppet on a string" for the Germans, who occupied Norway.

When the war ended and Norway again became a free country, Quisling was executed.

His actions were so grave, that a new word for traitor / collaborator was born: quisling. The word is now being used in many languages.
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THANKS for the history.

I can see a new word being a by product (in the pool community at least) as a result of this travesty.

Well I, as many others, find it difficult to stand by while being "TRUDEAUED"!
 
ribdoner said:
THANKS for the history.

I can see a new word being a by product (in the pool community at least) as a result of this travesty.

Well I, as many others, find it difficult to stand by while being "TRUDEAUED"!
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yes, and from now on girls that have been fondled inappropriately will be said to have been "DENOED". Also, people that go off the deep end and lose all sense of reality will have pulled a "BERNIE".
 
corvette1340 said:
yes, and from now on girls that have been fondled inappropriately will be said to have been "DENOED". Also, people that go off the deep end and lose all sense of reality will have pulled a "BERNIE".
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And if you are to cheap to tip a minimum wage worker anywhere, you pulled a BRUCE!
Purdman:D
 
And if you don't drink alcohol you could say, "Sorry, but IPT."

I tried to hold back!
 
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