Should the PLAYERSas they call themselves, be thankful for the BANGERS

CocoboloCowboy

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Had a very interesting conversation with a forum member who is very involved in the pool world last night. The conversation went to talking about the lesser skilled player, or as some like to call them the bangers, and how some of the better/best player kind of look down on the bangers and are in a constant state of poking fun at the bangers.

The bottom line of the conversation was we both agreed that with out the social players, lesser skilled players, or as some like to call the bangers.

The pool industry would in all probability go bye bye as we know it today, as there would be few places to play, and because equipment was not in demand by the social player, lesser skilled players, or bangers ever thing would cost a hell of a lot more.

Do you agree, or disagree? Do Pool need these social players, lesser skilled players, or as some like to call the bangers to continue to stay alive at the level it is at today?
 
All I know is that you should get an ESPY or in this case an A-Z-BSPY for thread starter of the year....

Southpaw
 
Southpaw said:
All I know is that you should get an ESPY or in this case an A-Z-BSPY for thread starter of the year....

Southpaw
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I agree. Sometimes I think he just likes to hear the sound of his own keyboard. I am still not convinced this is not an alternate personality of DrCuesProtege.

Russ
 
I'm not sure I agree that bangers keep our sport going, but I do know we all started out as bangers...and then we fell in love with the challenge, the beauty and excitement of pocketing the object ball and making the cueball move around the table for that oh so perfect position. We can only hope that the bangers get the fever, just like the rest of us....and that is what keeps our sport alive.
 
I know some "lesser" players who are not bangers (I may be one myself) and some bangers who can run a table on nothing but alcohol and testosterone (they piss me off). IMO, Bangerism is a state of mind, not a measure of skill or talent.

That being said, I do think we all benefit by ANY interest in pool.
 
Well, for what it's worth, the Japanese banger is a little more well mannered that his American counterpart. There are occasions where I have to ask someone to move out of the way or stop standing between the tables, but when I do they are always polite and apologize. With that said, as much as I can't stand the people playing the jukebox way too loud, or screaming and making a racket every time they fluke a ball in, they are a necessary evil. Someone said something to me a long time ago that stuck with me to this day. The good pool players don't spend much money, it's the kids coming in buying a bunch of snacks and cokes etc... that keep the place going.
MULLY
on top of that I like how they ooh and aahh when they watch us play
 
I'm a banger, but I still like to poke fun at the "lesser" bangers

Helps me feel better about myself, lol

...Whatever I gotta do, I guess.
 
Without a doubt bangers are very important. They keep pool halls in business. They are often where the next pool lover will come from. And their bets supply the money that often ends up in better player's pockets, even those players who never play the banger. The banger loses to the league player who turns around and loses it to the hotshot local who loses it in the next tournament against a few pros, etc, etc.
 
Bangers are very important to the game. Ask any room owner. Not everyone who likes the game wants to win the US Open. Most just want to enjoy a night out of the house knocking balls around.

I think some of the "looking down" attitude upon novices or amateurs is present in everything that requires some measure of skill, talent, and dedication. Be that pool, golf, or business. Simply human nature. The people who "get it" temper this by remembering that no one started out as a pro. The people who sneer at beginners just because they are beginners are fools.
 
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Bangers are very important to the game. Ask any room owner. Not everyone who likes the game wants to win the US Open. Most just want to enjoy a night out of the house knocking balls around.

I think some of the "looking down" attitude upon novices or amateurs is present in everything that requires some measure of skill, talent, and dedication. Be that pool, golf, or business. Simply human nature. The people who "get it" temper this by remembering that no one started out as a pro. The people who sneer at beginners just because they are beginners are fools.
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+ rep to you!

I just started playing pool last year with some friends who shot league. Got really interested in the game and picked up my own cue this year. I play with my friends on the weekends when we go out to the bar, and during the week I head to the local pool hall and practice by myself when I can. I remember the first time I made a "hard" shot. Had the cue ball down at the foot of the table by a pocket and the 8 up on the head rail. I banked that 8 all the way back into the pocket the cue ball was by. I felt like I was on top of the world. I have yet to try playing 9-ball. Would you guys consider me a banger? No doubt. I have run out from the break exactly once, and I'm sure it was due to pure luck and the break laying out just right for me. Is my love for this game any less than yours? Does my (current) lack of skill bring down the sport for you somehow? Absolutely not.
 
From what I understnd your the President of the Bangers Are Us Association. You have to be kidding me with this BS. Have you ever thought about bowling? You can join a league, make some friends and join a trailer park conversation with you family.

Best regards,

Bad Company
 
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CocoboloCowboy said:
Had a very interesting conversation with a forum member who is very involved in the pool world last night. The conversation went to talking about the lesser skilled player, or as some like to call them the bangers, and how some of the better/best player kind of look down on the bangers and are in a constant state of poking fun at the bangers.

The bottom line of the conversation was we both agreed that with out the social players, lesser skilled players, or as some like to call the bangers.

The pool industry would in all probability go bye bye as we know it today, as there would be few places to play, and because equipment was not in demand by the social player, lesser skilled players, or bangers ever thing would cost a hell of a lot more.

Do you agree, or disagree? Do Pool need these social players, lesser skilled players, or as some like to call the bangers to continue to stay alive at the level it is at today?
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This ranks up there with some of the more ridiculous posts you've made; and that's saying something.

Which better players look down on the lesser players? Any person who looks up, or down, to someone based solely on their skill level on a pool table has issues that go beyond their opinion on whether or not pool needs "the bangers". This conversation of yours sounds imaginary. The better players are "in a constant state of poking fun at the bangers"? Seriously. Just lay off the chronic, man. It ain't doing you any favors.

Believe it or not, "the better players", as you keep referring to them as, have little interest in watching the social players play, and even less interest in sitting there, watching them play, and bothering to poke fun at them! If there are any players out there that do that, I would just chalk that up to an individual case of someone with ridiculously low self-esteem grasping at something to make themselves feel better (either that or just an individual case of someone being an idiot).

It's totally obvious that you harbor some sort of negative feelings toward "the better players", and any opinions they may have. That's why you keep starting these pointed threads that pit "the better players" against "the lesser players".

Whether or not someone looks down on "the lesser players" has nothing to do with how that person plays themselves. Trust me, there are some people, right here in Phoenix no less, that seem to value people based on their pool games while, ironically, they don't play very good themselves.

So, just to answer the original question of, "does pool need the bangers?"; Is there anyone out there who really thinks that there would be a pool industry if not for the recreational players? The top players probably represent less than 1% of the pool playing population. If anyone is so delusional that they think an industry can survive on less than 1% of its participants, does anyone even care what they think?
 
At last !!!

Jimmy M. said:
That was the point of my reply. ;)
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Finally, a thread worthy of a good hi-jacking. Jimmy, you did not respond to my generous offer in Bill Porters 15-10 vs. 8-6 thread. The ball is in your court ! (wish I knew how to make smiley faces.)

Dick
 
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At last !!!

Jimmy M. said:
That was the point of my reply. ;)
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Finally, a thread worthy of a good hi-jacking. Jimmy, you did not respond to my generous offer in Bill Porters 15-10 vs. 8-6 thread. The ball is in your court !(wish I knew how to make smiley faces.)

Dick
 
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SJDinPHX said:
Finally, a thread worthy of a good hi-jacking. Jimmy, you did not respond to my generous offer in Bill Porters 15-10 vs. 8-6 thread. The ball is in your court !(wish I knew how to make smiley faces.)

Dick
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EXACTLY!!!!!!
 
Jimmy M. said:
This ranks up there with some of the more ridiculous posts you've made; and that's saying something.
... Seriously. Just lay off the chronic, man. ...?
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Bruce smokes pot?! That is rich. Super-style.

Bruce d'Lis smokes pot.
 
banger!!!!

CocoboloCowboy said:
Had a very interesting conversation with a forum member who is very involved in the pool world last night. The conversation went to talking about the lesser skilled player, or as some like to call them the bangers, and how some of the better/best player kind of look down on the bangers and are in a constant state of poking fun at the bangers.

The bottom line of the conversation was we both agreed that with out the social players, lesser skilled players, or as some like to call the bangers.

The pool industry would in all probability go bye bye as we know it today, as there would be few places to play, and because equipment was not in demand by the social player, lesser skilled players, or bangers ever thing would cost a hell of a lot more.

Do you agree, or disagree? Do Pool need these social players, lesser skilled players, or as some like to call the bangers to continue to stay alive at the level it is at today?
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Well thanks to VIGERA i can again call myself a banger!!!!!:confused: :confused: :confused: WHAT WAS THE QUESTION???
 
SJDinPHX said:
Finally, a thread worthy of a good hi-jacking. Jimmy, you did not respond to my generous offer in Bill Porters 15-10 vs. 8-6 thread. The ball is in your court !(wish I knew how to make smiley faces.)

Dick
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Haha! Now that's funny.

Hmm. Is this the 9-ball offer, or the 67-65 offer? :D
 
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