My IPT Statement

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Sweet Marissa said:
I'm being asked by several people for my opinion or any specifics that I might be able to disclose regarding the IPT.

Yes, Deno is a good friend of mine, but we rarely discuss business. I will say that any misshapenness are not faulted to him. He has been involved in billiards for many years and has numerous friends and connections in the industry; he would not sabotage or betray that for any person.

This is a new and unprecedented venture for the pool world, so of course there are going to be unexpected setbacks. I know everyone has questions, including why Deno hasn't been posting on the messageboard or why he hasn't acknowledged some of your inquiries, but keep in mind that as an officer of the company, he is under a legal obligation not to discuss particular facets until a specific date and time.

Remember that most of have been hopeful in seeing this endeavour a success from the beginning, and I don't yet see it as a failure.
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Why do there have to be setbacks? Why do legitimate questions like, "Where's the money?" have to go unanswered? Mr. Trudeau is in the unfortunate position of thinking he is way smarter than a bunch of pool players. He needs to be checked for a pulse.
 
Russ Chewning said:
......If he (Deno) chooses to totally disrespect the billiard community (which I believe he has) in order to keep a job, then he is making his bed, and will eventually lay in it.

Russ
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Russ, interesting persepctive. However, if I recall from his posts in the good 'ol RSB days, Deno would never disrespect the "billiard community"....it's the "pool community" he couldn't give three $hits about.

Sean
 
cueaddicts said:
Russ, interesting persepctive. However, if I recall from his posts in the good 'ol RSB days, Deno would never disrespect the "billiard community"....it's the "pool community" he couldn't give three $hits about.

Sean
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DING, DING, DING! We have a winner!

Ask the majority of IPT players what they think of the way he looked at them, talked to them, and how he treated them over all....

Warning! When you ask them that question, be prepared... if you're easily offended by a slew of four letter words, I suggest you refrain from asking.
 
goget'um said:
don't bet on it. This will all sound freakish different to you in the next 48 hours I believe. What do I know, with my sputnik
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It is freakishly, here in the States.
 
goget'um said:
don't bet on it. This will all sound freakish different to you in the next 48 hours I believe. What do I know, with my sputnik
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It could just be a rumor.:confused:

In a number of NAPOLEAN's portraits he appears to be into self indulgence.:eek:

Time will tell....
 
Sweet Marissa said:
I'm being asked by several people for my opinion or any specifics that I might be able to disclose regarding the IPT.

Yes, Deno is a good friend of mine, but we rarely discuss business. I will say that any misshapenness are not faulted to him. He has been involved in billiards for many years and has numerous friends and connections in the industry; he would not sabotage or betray that for any person.

This is a new and unprecedented venture for the pool world, so of course there are going to be unexpected setbacks. I know everyone has questions, including why Deno hasn't been posting on the messageboard or why he hasn't acknowledged some of your inquiries, but keep in mind that as an officer of the company, he is under a legal obligation not to discuss particular facets until a specific date and time.

Remember that most of have been hopeful in seeing this endeavour a success from the beginning, and I don't yet see it as a failure.
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The preceeding was a paid political announcement.:D
 
jimmyg said:
The preceeding was a paid political announcement.:D
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Maybe not paid......we all know DENO gives REAL GOOD PHONE;)

He had one of our friends doing a triple toe loop in the pike position!!

Got a 10 from the RUSSIAN judge.
 
ribdoner said:
Maybe not paid......we all know DENO gives REAL GOOD PHONE;)

He had one of our friends doing a triple toe loop in the pike position!!

Got a 10 from the RUSSIAN judge.
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The Greek judge also appreciated his style -- another perfect 10.
 
Russ Chewning said:
At this point, I believe Kevin is making his perparations to exit stage left in the least costly way he can. I am convinced he truly does think he is going to get away with all this.

He knows the players will generally go about their business as long as he keeps making promises.. He probably has a timeline set up for announcements and has already planned on how to make it all look like a failed business plan.

He figures he can get away with continuing to hold qualifiers, and will just ignore attempts to contact him for refunds. As far as I know, noone but Linda and a few select others have the ability to contact Kevin in any form whatsoever, correct? He knows foreign qualifiers will likely not be included in any class action lawsuits.

Kevin Trudeau really is a slick dude. He knows what he is currently doing borders on being illegal, but he also knows it still has to be taken to court and prosecuted, which takes moeny. That allows him to push the boundaries. Even if he does get served with papers, he will settle for probably less than 15% of the large winners winnings.

He picked the perfect crowd of victims. Pool players are generally poor. They will take a small percentage of what they have won now, rather than going for a larger percentage of what they are owed.

Imagine: He offers 10% to Efren, 25% to Rodney, and other percentages to the other big winners in return for them not participating in a lawsuit. That way, he takes away the majority of the settlement any class action lawyer would stand to make. Then, the lawyer will have to raise their percentages to compensate. That will mean people will be fighting in court over a grand, and it could all take years. 2007 qualifiers would be lucky to see a few hundred, even if they were allowed to participate in the lawsuit.

Face it. The hustlers got hustled. The players will be lucky if they collectively get a million dollars from Trudeau.



Russ
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Russ...Please don't quote other poster's long posts in their entirety. It takes up bandwidth and makes it cumbersome to discern exactly what points you are responding to.

Using arrows <<......>> allows a QUICK way to isolate the specific comments you want to comment upon. Quoting an entire post and then deleting portions of it and doing that repeatedly assuming there is more than one idea that you want to comment on is CUMBERSOME...which is why I prefer the quicker and obvious convention of using arrows (which cannot be confused with quote marks that the post I am commenting on may have used.)

I have used that technique in THOUSANDS of posts on dozens of forums over the years and have never had anyone suggest it was confusing in any way.

Different strokes for different folks...but thanks for your views.
Regards,
Jim
 
Sweet Marissa said:
I'm being asked by several people for my opinion or any specifics that I might be able to disclose regarding the IPT.

Yes, Deno is a good friend of mine, but we rarely discuss business. I will say that any misshapenness are not faulted to him. He has been involved in billiards for many years and has numerous friends and connections in the industry; he would not sabotage or betray that for any person.

This is a new and unprecedented venture for the pool world, so of course there are going to be unexpected setbacks. I know everyone has questions, including why Deno hasn't been posting on the messageboard or why he hasn't acknowledged some of your inquiries, but keep in mind that as an officer of the company, he is under a legal obligation not to discuss particular facets until a specific date and time.

Remember that most of have been hopeful in seeing this endeavour a success from the beginning, and I don't yet see it as a failure.
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Earth to Marissa. Come in please. HEEELLLLLLOOOOO!!!!
 
Well, since it appears that many here have *lots* of time on their hands :-) here you go:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec..../thread/b1b1a9e399b1a7cc?q=Lou+Figueroa+gang&

If you stick with it, lots of insight on Deno's take on things like intergrity, arrogance, morals, and pool players.

Lou Figueroa

cueaddicts said:
Russ, interesting persepctive. However, if I recall from his posts in the good 'ol RSB days, Deno would never disrespect the "billiard community"....it's the "pool community" he couldn't give three $hits about.

Sean
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lfigueroa said:
Well, since it appears that many here have *lots* of time on their hands :-) here you go:

http://groups.google.com/group/rec..../thread/b1b1a9e399b1a7cc?q=Lou+Figueroa+gang&

If you stick with it, lots of insight on Deno's take on things like intergrity, arrogance, morals, and pool players.

Lou Figueroa
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I don't have time to read it all right now but I did manage to get to the part where he said his wife knows about "his other life".... LOL, I would venture a guess that she doesn't. Thanks for the link... it'll be good reading tonight when I'm doing laundry. I'm sure the IPT isn't going to provide anyone with anything interesting to read. :rolleyes:
 
Sweet Marissa said:
I'm being asked by several people for my opinion or any specifics that I might be able to disclose regarding the IPT.

Yes, Deno is a good friend of mine, but we rarely discuss business. I will say that any misshapenness are not faulted to him. He has been involved in billiards for many years and has numerous friends and connections in the industry; he would not sabotage or betray that for any person.

This is a new and unprecedented venture for the pool world, so of course there are going to be unexpected setbacks. I know everyone has questions, including why Deno hasn't been posting on the messageboard or why he hasn't acknowledged some of your inquiries, but keep in mind that as an officer of the company, he is under a legal obligation not to discuss particular facets until a specific date and time.

Remember that most of have been hopeful in seeing this endeavour a success from the beginning, and I don't yet see it as a failure.
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Marissa,

I haven't been following this very closely because, frankly, it makes me sick.
BUT, why the hit and run statement. You had to know you would need to defend your POV.

Koop - likes POV's, just not hit and run statements.
 
My wife and I have had dinner with Deno and his wife. I've invited Deno over to my house for dinner. That invitation is still open. I played pool with him up in Chicago not very long ago. He beat me fair and square.

I disagree with Deno on a lot of stuff. If that's an axe to grind, so be it.

Lou Figueroa


MFB said:
Lou,
After more digging, it gives me insights on your integrity, arrogance, morals, and pool players too. I think you may have an axe to grind.
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I disagree with Deno on a lot of stuff. If that's an axe to grind, so be it.

Lou Figueroa[/QUOTE]



Hey Lou.. I was hoping that you would come in here and do exactly what you did. No axes to grind here. I read Rec Sport Billiards for years. Lou just tells it as he sees it. Plays pool extra well, too..........
 
av84fun said:
Russ...Please don't quote other poster's long posts in their entirety. It takes up bandwidth and makes it cumbersome to discern exactly what points you are responding to.
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Not sure what you are talking about. I usually break up posts like this when I am responding to specific points. In responding to your post, my specific point was the quote manner you used was bothersome.

Using arrows <<......>> allows a QUICK way to isolate the specific comments you want to comment upon. Quoting an entire post and then deleting portions of it and doing that repeatedly assuming there is more than one idea that you want to comment on is CUMBERSOME...which is why I prefer the quicker and obvious convention of using arrows (which cannot be confused with quote marks that the post I am commenting on may have used.)
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You call it cumbersome. I call it being clear. Your arrows are usually included in a paragraph, melding the words of the person you are quoting with your own ideas. Confuses the idea you are trying to get across. If you insist on using these arrows, at least separate the "quote" from your points. Besides, on this fantastic thing we call the internet, no white out is needed. Click, drag, delete. Click, drag, and hitting the delete button doesn't seem all that hard to me, but hey, what do I know?

I have used that technique in THOUSANDS of posts on dozens of forums over the years and have never had anyone suggest it was confusing in any way.
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Roger that. I assume most of these quotes were on forums that did not have an easy way to differentiate quotes in the manner I have above? I mean, really.... Typing [_QUOTE] and [_/QUOTE] isn't THAT much harder than using the arrows, is it? 10 or 11 more letters, and everyone knows it's a quote. Besides, I really doubt noone has ever mentioned that to you before.

Different strokes for different folks...but thanks for your views.
Regards,
Jim
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No problem, Jim. This may have sounded combative, but I don't mean it to be. If you are going to keep using that arrow thing to signify quotes, I'll refrain from saying anything about it. I'm just saying it does create some small amount of confusion as to who you are quoting, and including the "quote" is the same paragraph you start your response in is somewhat confusing too, if only because every single other person on the board does their quotes different.

When you do something different than the accepted standard, you can understand where confusion may set in. It's like in network cabling. There is an accepted standard for how to wire a ethernet cable. If a tech comes behind you and sees a different color order and there is a problem with the connection, they are probably going to cut your connector off and rewire it, even though the cable may have been fine. They look at it like if you wired the wrong color coding, you may not know how to correctly crimp, etc..etc..etc...

Russ
 
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Koop said:
Marissa,

I haven't been following this very closely because, frankly, it makes me sick.
BUT, why the hit and run statement. You had to know you would need to defend your POV.

Koop - likes POV's, just not hit and run statements.
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Koop,

Is that Ali G? Fo REAL!

Russ
 
Timberly....<<That night in Orlando when he was dropping you off at the hotel at 4AM (there abouts... I know it was between 4 & 6) after the private party... how did that ride go?>>

Ooooh! The plot thickens. I have never been a Soap Opera fan...but I guess now I am one!!! (-:
Regards,
Jim
 
Koop said:
Marissa,

I haven't been following this very closely because, frankly, it makes me sick.
BUT, why the hit and run statement. You had to know you would need to defend your POV.

Koop - likes POV's, just not hit and run statements.
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A feeble attempt at "shock and awe", Koop. Shocking that anyone would attack her bestest friend (since meeting him for the first time at the the KOH) and awe that the biggestest organization to hit this universe since the big bang would run into a few "unexpected setbacks" and result in "misshapenness".

Now you got it???
 
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