Well hell...lets just ban someone that has done more for Amateur and Regional pool than anyone in the Southeast for the last 15 years....thats good for the sport.
MikeJanis Banned???? Please forgive me I have not been on in a while.
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The PHOENIX
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JCIN said:
In the term it was used I realy wouldn't have a problem say that in your presence, nor anybody's. It wasn't in a derogatory manner it was just a term. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
You have a great day to.
o2bacs said:
Why would they have a reason to cry? They have to be millionaires from TAR or very close to it. All the thousands and thousands of real pool fans who shell out $10-20 to watch a pool match. Since gas and hotels and food(a lot of it) is so cheap now, it cost next to nothing for Chad and Justin to travel all around the country to film these matches for us. And on top of all this, Phoenix will buy the company from them, and show them how to really do it.
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I am still waiting on you to tell us who you are. I have been told that The Phoenix is Mike Janis.The PHOENIX said:
Is this true?
I have heard of coming back under a different handle when you are banned but having two different ones in the same thread is pretty sporty. Nice work.
The PHOENIX
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JCIN said:
JCIN, I forgot to mention in my previous post that I appreciate the work you do in promoting the game. I know 1st hand how difficult it is out on the road.
I really do wish you the best.
tigerseye said:
So the one in the shorts is wearing lipstick... how quaint... to each his own, I guess. The lady looks like she is fun to be around.
Dwight
Mark Griffin said:
I agree with what you have said... This is about the sport of pool and we would all like to have success in our chosen endeavors. You, Mark want your new venture to succeed for the world class pros. Mike and Shannon and Tommy and now Tony all want to do the same things. I, personally am trying in my own small way to promote the sport. I called Barry and asked permission to host an event. I am going to the Open to meet everyone I have talked to here. I am very excited about this sport and think that there are many people that feel the same way. It is up to all of us that love this sport to get involved at some level. Even if you see a kid whacking at the cue ball, show him stance, bridge, and stroke. He may be the next big thing. or not. It doesn't matter, you tried.
Rack 'em
Dwight
Fatboy said:
missed seeing you here, you been with Smorgie??? lol
Hope you are doing well
Dwight
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Originally Posted by Mark Griffin
Mike Janis is a hard worker that does try to promote pool, however there is a limit as to what promotion methods are appropriate. Bashing others that are in the same business is not proper behavior. Disagreement is healthy - and so is competition. But everyone should be trying to accomplish the same thing- making billiards grow.
Some things are better left unsaid - or at least handled in private - particularly if they are not accurate.
AZ Billiards is supposed to be a forum for discussions about pool. It should not be necessary to treat prople in a disrepectful manner when responding.
I was the recipient of several of his 'flames' and he takes things he 'thinks' are true and proceeds to make them gospel - which does absolutely no good for our struggling industry. Also, Mike's insistence that no response means his side of the story is 100% accurate is improper and bullying other posters.
Hopefully he will 'mellow out' a little. If you treat others with respect - then you will be treated with respect. This is all I am going to say on this issue.
Mark Griffin
BCAPL-CSI-NCS
I agree with what you have said... This is about the sport of pool and we would all like to have success in our chosen endeavors. You, Mark want your new venture to succeed for the world class pros. Mike and Shannon and Tommy and now Tony all want to do the same things. I, personally am trying in my own small way to promote the sport. I called Barry and asked permission to host an event. I am going to the Open to meet everyone I have talked to here. I am very excited about this sport and think that there are many people that feel the same way. It is up to all of us that love this sport to get involved at some level. Even if you see a kid whacking at the cue ball, show him stance, bridge, and stroke. He may be the next big thing. or not. It doesn't matter, you tried.
Rack 'em
Dwight
^^^^^^ Two great posts.
Originally Posted by Mark Griffin
Mike Janis is a hard worker that does try to promote pool, however there is a limit as to what promotion methods are appropriate. Bashing others that are in the same business is not proper behavior. Disagreement is healthy - and so is competition. But everyone should be trying to accomplish the same thing- making billiards grow.
Some things are better left unsaid - or at least handled in private - particularly if they are not accurate.
AZ Billiards is supposed to be a forum for discussions about pool. It should not be necessary to treat prople in a disrepectful manner when responding.
I was the recipient of several of his 'flames' and he takes things he 'thinks' are true and proceeds to make them gospel - which does absolutely no good for our struggling industry. Also, Mike's insistence that no response means his side of the story is 100% accurate is improper and bullying other posters.
Hopefully he will 'mellow out' a little. If you treat others with respect - then you will be treated with respect. This is all I am going to say on this issue.
Mark Griffin
BCAPL-CSI-NCS
I agree with what you have said... This is about the sport of pool and we would all like to have success in our chosen endeavors. You, Mark want your new venture to succeed for the world class pros. Mike and Shannon and Tommy and now Tony all want to do the same things. I, personally am trying in my own small way to promote the sport. I called Barry and asked permission to host an event. I am going to the Open to meet everyone I have talked to here. I am very excited about this sport and think that there are many people that feel the same way. It is up to all of us that love this sport to get involved at some level. Even if you see a kid whacking at the cue ball, show him stance, bridge, and stroke. He may be the next big thing. or not. It doesn't matter, you tried.
Rack 'em
Dwight
^^^^^^ Two great posts.
more importantly, don't insert the old lady into the picture after the fact, lol
Terrie Janis said:
This sounds kind of arrogant, considering you advertise your tour on here for free in your signature - and Trigger keeps a low profile. From lurking in this thread and a few other tour threads, I detect Mike (and you) have a strong fear of competition and resentment for other tours and tour directors.
He was knocking Shannon in a previous thread for something someone accused him of not too long before that. It seems childish. Seems very elitist and acts like everyone is a hack but himself... as if anyone needs "help."
JCIN said:
I'd have to concur. If he calls you boy, "big" better be preceding it.
1 Pocket Ghost said:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA... LMFAO.... Ummm... Yes
Dwight
SUPERSTAR said:Need i say more?
EEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWW!!!! Now I have to burn my eyes out... thanks alot... lol
Dwight
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