This thread is exactly why pool never goes anywhere. We are programmed to create controversy over the simplest of common senses. Who is the idiot asking where the money goes? 100% of the entry fees go upstream to the main event. How dumb do you have to be not to understand that? Regardless of where the money goes, there will be people getting paid to work this Pro Tour as well. We have idiots that can't grasp that people get paid for working, and until EVERYONE here on AZ Billiards understands that people get paid for working maybe we'll have positive and accusative progression for the Sport in the United States.
Ok.....lets think about this for a minute......you are free to insult the "idiots" asking a straight forward, legit question that they do not have a clear, transparent answer for, (yes, I am one of the "idiots") and we are supposed to just smile and deal with it. We only want transparency and we are "idiots" for wanting that. Personally, I have never and will not ever bash the effort of this gentleman. You can go back and read my posts. I challenge you to find ONE tiny negative thing that I said. I simply asked a question.
Your response is very clear though as to your personal position on those asking the questions AND to the fact that the website or information you have personally received and interpreted is clear and concise. I do not see it like you do. I am not clear on what happens to the money. If its as clear as what you say, then the promoter simply laying that out in black and white would end the discussion and answer my questions. AND, it would also mean I am not going to participate. That makes me feel like the promoter is afraid to be completely up front and only gives as much information as they need to.
But, because I do not see it the way you see it or interpret it as clearly as you do, I am an "idiot"? I simply didn't and do not understand the promise that the "top 8 win cash that day" and asked for clarification from A PERSON WHO SPECIFICALLY AND OPENLY WELCOMED DIALOGUE AND QUESTIONS.....the person advertising the league.
Its $150 of MY money plus whatever other expenses. He want my as well as other peoples business and said we have to "do our part" and participate. I am fine with that. I just asked for a small clarification on the payouts. And because he wants my business, I am allowed to ask that question. I promise you this.....if I had no intention of playing, I would've left it alone. I can also promise you this, I can personally fill half a qualifier in my area through nothing more than word of mouth. It only makes sense to answer questions like this from people who can help this platform manifest itself through word of mouth. I dont want a pat on the back or special treatment, I simply want a clear answer.
What created my question was what I personally perceived as a vague explanation on the website and in writing. I think that everyone here wants this to succeed. I think we are all rooting for this gentleman. I know I am. But to be insulted for asking a well thought out and legit question seems crazy.
I am many things, but an "idiot" isn't one of them. I have spent countless dollars in this industry. I have supported many, many tours, tournaments, leagues, supply companies and so on over the years. I have passion for this game and those who promote it.
So, for you to insult me comes across as immature and seems like you have another agenda of some sort. Maybe that is as simple as being a person with a negative outlook in life. I don't know because I don't know you and will reserve judgment.
I guess the whole point of my post is two fold......1) for you to see where I personally am coming from and 2) to point out that if anyone in this equation could have a negative impact on the tour, I believe its you because you could drive potential, legit players like myself to the point they throw their hands up and say heck with the whole thing over them simply wanting a point of clarification.
Now, you will say that this is whats wrong with the world and there are no participation trophies anymore and people get offended to quickly and blah blah blah.......whats funny is I agree with that stance too. I am not offended easily and I have ZERO problem telling it like it is if necessary. We as a society have become very soft and I think thats not a good thing. But I dont think asking a legit question should resort to personal insults.
What I have a problem with is being called an "idiot" by someone who isn't part of a civil discussion between adults regarding a subject that we all have a vested interest in.
