Is this where pool is headed

jackpot

jackpot

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How to deal with an opponent that has poor social skills and tips on dealing with
haters. Maybe it's already there. A semi-pro (whatever the hell that is) plays fun
pool all night and is tormented because he doesn't get a hand shake or hug after
winning a game or your opponent takes all the fun out of the game for you with
his poor social skills. Maybe a sensitivity class that everyone must attend on a
weekly basis.before they can play. A change in the rules may also help, after
you make a ball it's your opponents turn until he or she makes one also.If you
make the 8 or 9 it spots up and your opponent shoots until they also make it,
now it's always a tie and no ones gets their feelings hurt. What about those
fancy cues,that' not fair for me to be embarrassed because I don't have as fancy
a cue as my opponent,.If he or she doesn't offer to let me to take turns with it
back to pool sensitivity class for them. If we all work together oh what a wonderful
game this could be.I hereby nominate Earl as National Chairman of Pool The Game
For People with Feelings Organization.
jack
 
I agree with you that some of these recent new threads have been a little pathetic - those two you refer to being the worst. Hopefully this lull will end and we'll get some more meaningful threads on here again.
 
jackpot said:
How to deal with an opponent that has poor social skills and tips on dealing with
haters. Maybe it's already there. A semi-pro (whatever the hell that is) plays fun
pool all night and is tormented because he doesn't get a hand shake or hug after
winning a game or your opponent takes all the fun out of the game for you with
his poor social skills. Maybe a sensitivity class that everyone must attend on a
weekly basis.before they can play. A change in the rules may also help, after
you make a ball it's your opponents turn until he or she makes one also.If you
make the 8 or 9 it spots up and your opponent shoots until they also make it,
now it's always a tie and no ones gets their feelings hurt. What about those
fancy cues,that' not fair for me to be embarrassed because I don't have as fancy
a cue as my opponent,.If he or she doesn't offer to let me to take turns with it
back to pool sensitivity class for them. If we all work together oh what a wonderful
game this could be.I hereby nominate Earl as National Chairman of Pool The Game
For People with Feelings Organization.
jack
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On the other hand, they are a nice break from the hundreds of tedious threads where we play an ongoing game of "remember when".

We get it, everything used to be better and raw and exciting and we were all Fast Eddie.

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jackpot said:
A semi-pro (whatever the hell that is) plays fun
pool all night and is tormented because he doesn't get a hand shake or hug after
winning a game or your opponent takes all the fun out of the game for you with
his poor social skills.
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The is the winning players fault--let it go--do not descend to their level--make
yourself the example for others to praise.

Maybe a sensitivity class that everyone must attend on a
weekly basis.before they can play.
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Stuff like this sill only make them angry--even before they start playing.
What they need is an example with class.

A change in the rules may also help, after you make a ball it's your
opponents turn until he or she makes one also.If you make the 8 or 9 it spots
up and your opponent shoots until they also make it, now it's always a tie and
no ones gets their feelings hurt.
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I actually do this for people who just want to have fun at the D--- level of pool play.

What about those fancy cues,that' not fair for me to be embarrassed
because I don't have as fancy a cue as my opponent,.If he or she doesn't offer
to let me to take turns with it back to pool sensitivity class for them. If we all
work together oh what a wonderful game this could be.
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I think you are a bit delusional, here.

I hereby nominate Earl as National Chairman of Pool The Game
For People with Feelings Organization.
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I detect more than a modicum of sarcasm.
 
Yes, pool today is for total sissies.

When I started, things were way different. The pool hall was located in an industrial area, long since abandoned by all but the most dangerous gangs. It was customary to kick the door open and empty a Tommy-gun drum as you came in. Then the proprietor would shoot back with his sawed off...But that was how we said hello, back then.
Once the greating ritual and preliminary killings were done, we'd all shoot up on heroin and those who had children would put them up for collateral before the game. Every game had to be for big money, at least 100k. I saw many a pot over 1 million dollars. But that was really small time back then. Anyway, I could never get a word in, because basically everyone that said anything got shot immidiately. We had to pass messages back and forth on 100 dollar bills, which was the smallest denomination that was even accepted at the counter. There was so much coke in the room that it was often impossible to find any talcum powder anywhere that wasn't at least 50% cocaine.

People were a lot tougher and manlier. My friend got his head blown off and still ran two more racks and nobody even cared, they just kicked his carcass into the corner. The first proprietor died of disappointment as his son decided to go to college, and at the funeral home they found about 20 bullets lodged in his chest hair. They couldn't even get to the skin!

But you know, the players were a lot better back then. Basically, the first time you came to the pool hall someone would put a gun to your head and you had to run at least 3 racks or they'd blow your head off. They had a beginners straight pool tournament where the games were to 200 points and it never went over more than 3 innings. Those people were considered pathetic, anyway.

All that was less than 20 years ago! I can't imagine how it was in the 70's!
 
Straightpool_99 said:
Yes, pool today is for total sissies.

When I started, things were way different. The pool hall was located in an industrial area, long since abandoned by all but the most dangerous gangs. It was customary to kick the door open and empty a Tommy-gun drum as you came in. Then the proprietor would shoot back with his sawed off...But that was how we said hello, back then.
Once the greating ritual and preliminary killings were done, we'd all shoot up on heroin and those who had children would put them up for collateral before the game. Every game had to be for big money, at least 100k. I saw many a pot over 1 million dollars. But that was really small time back then. Anyway, I could never get a word in, because basically everyone that said anything got shot immidiately. We had to pass messages back and forth on 100 dollar bills, which was the smallest denomination that was even accepted at the counter. There was so much coke in the room that it was often impossible to find any talcum powder anywhere that wasn't at least 50% cocaine.

People were a lot tougher and manlier. My friend got his head blown off and still ran two more racks and nobody even cared, they just kicked his carcass into the corner. The first proprietor died of disappointment as his son decided to go to college, and at the funeral home they found about 20 bullets lodged in his chest hair. They couldn't even get to the skin!

But you know, the players were a lot better back then. Basically, the first time you came to the pool hall someone would put a gun to your head and you had to run at least 3 racks or they'd blow your head off. They had a beginners straight pool tournament where the games were to 200 points and it never went over more than 3 innings. Those people were considered pathetic, anyway.

All that was less than 20 years ago! I can't imagine how it was in the 70's!
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Some of us were not as lucky as you.We had to play in a less desirable area.
 
Where ever pool has been isn't sustainable, pool halls are closing and fewer pros are coming from the US.

Where pool was is dead and gone. Unless you find a pot of lucky charms, you will have to deal with the gentrification.
 
jackpot said:
How to deal with an opponent that has poor social skills and tips on dealing with
haters. Maybe it's already there. A semi-pro (whatever the hell that is) plays fun
pool all night and is tormented because he doesn't get a hand shake or hug after
winning a game or your opponent takes all the fun out of the game for you with
his poor social skills. Maybe a sensitivity class that everyone must attend on a
weekly basis.before they can play. A change in the rules may also help, after
you make a ball it's your opponents turn until he or she makes one also.If you
make the 8 or 9 it spots up and your opponent shoots until they also make it,
now it's always a tie and no ones gets their feelings hurt. What about those
fancy cues,that' not fair for me to be embarrassed because I don't have as fancy
a cue as my opponent,.If he or she doesn't offer to let me to take turns with it
back to pool sensitivity class for them. If we all work together oh what a wonderful
game this could be.I hereby nominate Earl as National Chairman of Pool The Game
For People with Feelings Organization.
jack
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Do like I do...use a house cue and beat the hell out of your opponent.
Oh, wait. The opponent might cry and say, "Boogeyman MUST a "regular"
cue otherwise I feel made to be inferior because I can't beat boogeyman with my fancy stick."

On a similar note:
Just you all wait: it will be illegal to breathe when your opponent is shooting, otherwise it's a loss of game.

In light of the above potential scenarios, I second the nomination for Earl as NCPGPFO. **sarcasm**
 
jackpot said:
How to deal with an opponent that has poor social skills and tips on dealing with
haters. Maybe it's already there. A semi-pro (whatever the hell that is) plays fun
pool all night and is tormented because he doesn't get a hand shake or hug after
winning a game or your opponent takes all the fun out of the game for you with
his poor social skills. Maybe a sensitivity class that everyone must attend on a
weekly basis.before they can play. A change in the rules may also help, after
you make a ball it's your opponents turn until he or she makes one also.If you
make the 8 or 9 it spots up and your opponent shoots until they also make it,
now it's always a tie and no ones gets their feelings hurt. What about those
fancy cues,that' not fair for me to be embarrassed because I don't have as fancy
a cue as my opponent,.If he or she doesn't offer to let me to take turns with it
back to pool sensitivity class for them. If we all work together oh what a wonderful
game this could be.I hereby nominate Earl as National Chairman of Pool The Game
For People with Feelings Organization.
jack
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I bet you suck at pool.
 
how much

BeiberLvr said:
I bet you suck at pool.
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Lets make, a game. Are you near Dallas ?. Contact Deanco and set it up. I am
very busy right now, with a serious personal matter but you `two work out the
time and game and amount and I can break away and come play.
jack
 
jackpot said:
How to deal with an opponent that has poor social skills and tips on dealing with haters.

A semi-pro (whatever the hell that is) plays fun pool all night and is tormented because he doesn't get a hand shake or hug after
winning a game.

Your opponent takes all the fun out of the game for you with
his poor social skills.
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And now a thread about those threads...

pj
chgo
 
Straightpool_99 said:
Yes, pool today is for total sissies.

When I started, things were way different. The pool hall was located in an industrial area, long since abandoned by all but the most dangerous gangs. It was customary to kick the door open and empty a Tommy-gun drum as you came in. Then the proprietor would shoot back with his sawed off...But that was how we said hello, back then.
Once the greating ritual and preliminary killings were done, we'd all shoot up on heroin and those who had children would put them up for collateral before the game. Every game had to be for big money, at least 100k. I saw many a pot over 1 million dollars. But that was really small time back then. Anyway, I could never get a word in, because basically everyone that said anything got shot immidiately. We had to pass messages back and forth on 100 dollar bills, which was the smallest denomination that was even accepted at the counter. There was so much coke in the room that it was often impossible to find any talcum powder anywhere that wasn't at least 50% cocaine.

People were a lot tougher and manlier. My friend got his head blown off and still ran two more racks and nobody even cared, they just kicked his carcass into the corner. The first proprietor died of disappointment as his son decided to go to college, and at the funeral home they found about 20 bullets lodged in his chest hair. They couldn't even get to the skin!

But you know, the players were a lot better back then. Basically, the first time you came to the pool hall someone would put a gun to your head and you had to run at least 3 racks or they'd blow your head off. They had a beginners straight pool tournament where the games were to 200 points and it never went over more than 3 innings. Those people were considered pathetic, anyway.

All that was less than 20 years ago! I can't imagine how it was in the 70's!
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Thanks for the sunday gut buster
 
Jackpot suck at pool?

well he is over 70 years old now

i haven't seen him play in years but

if you want to bet $1000 sets of 9 ball please contact me


We will require proof that you are the guy who posted the
AZ offer,for some reason jack has a hunch that you are wolfing,and can not play from the way you write

so on a hunch we are willing to play,rather he is

dean
 
deanoc said:
Jackpot suck at pool?

well he is over 70 years old now

i haven't seen him play in years but

if you want to bet $1000 sets of 9 ball please contact me


We will require proof that you are the guy who posted the
AZ offer,for some reason jack has a hunch that you are wolfing,and can not play from the way you write

so on a hunch we are willing to play,rather he is

dean
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Wolfing?

I was merely making an observation that he sucks at pool.

I would know. I also suck at pool.

Don't be so sensitive. Have a great day./
 
you were not making an observation

it was an offer to bet
or just a critical no nothing remark

why make a stupid statement or criticize a fellow that you know nothing about

it is remarks like these,senseless remarks that make people think that people on az are not so sharp
 
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