Strong, young players from Florida?
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Piglet and JDB
both of you must be 2 dollar players - its bad enough to give a name, but, a picture - what i think of you would be deleted from ths forum. JDB, your comment about getting a job - im sure you must be another play for nothing jerk.. there used to be a saying about your type, PISS CUSTOMERS every pool hall has them.
both of you must be 2 dollar players - its bad enough to give a name, but, a picture - what i think of you would be deleted from ths forum. JDB, your comment about getting a job - im sure you must be another play for nothing jerk.. there used to be a saying about your type, PISS CUSTOMERS every pool hall has them.
1pRoscoe said:
Relating to the pool-related discussion forums, I believe the AzBilliards Discussion Forum is frequented by quite a few folks because it is EASY to use -- I repeat EASY -- and user friendly. I have experienced logging-in problems on a few of the other sites, which can be a hindrance to some not-so-computer savvy individuals. On one site, I have to log in several times and still don't get in for whatever reason. On another site, I can only log in if I am on Internet Explorer, but cannot log in from AOL.
The Internet is a great communication medium, especially in my camp as it relates to upcoming tournaments, and I depend on it quite a bit. Word of mouth and fliers help, but don't get the message out there as well. If one is a tournament-inclined player, the Internet is an informative tool. Too bad the Internet isn't utilized more by others, especially relating to TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING. Many people my age and older have no concept of the web and don't benefit from its amenities.
In keeping with this thread, there's a couple of strong players in my area who will not participate in tournaments for fear of their identity being exposed. Several decades ago, road agents were midnight ramblers and traveled willy nilly across the country hoping to make a score. There was a great deal of action in those days, but in the real world of 2004, the action isn't anywhere near as prevalent (IMO).
As it relates to gambling, the road player may be attempting to sneak up on an unsuspecting opponent, hoping to make an easy score. This scenario can backfire, though, when the unsuspecting opponent is a local champion and has the homefield advantage.
Gambling is gambling, and there is a risk incurred on both sides. If one desires to gamble, it would seem prudent when playing an unknown entity to possess the skill and art of matching up. As Smokey the Bear might say, remember only you can prevent forest fires, and when embarking on an action game, it is a gamble. If somebody thinks they can beat anybody on the face of the universe and is willing to post up their dough to prove it, then they're living in a delusional world (IMO).
Josh from Florida has competed in a few tournaments that I have attended and isn't an unknown entity. Brian Jones of Oklahoma attended the Carolinas Open and requested not to have his picture taken at the event for fear of being exposed on the Internet. As the saying goes, buyer beware, and anyone who wants to play with a road player, an unknown entity, must realize stepping up to the plate that they are taking a chance. That is why they call it GAMBLING!
JMHO, FWIW!
JAM
JAM,
Very well said.
Very well said.
Just for a little clarification - when Josh D. was here in town, he made NO attempt to hide either his true speed or his identity. Perhaps he felt that it wouldn't be honorable to do so. He almost certainly got MORE action by playing at that level - it seemed people were coming out of the woodwork for a chance to try playing a really good player. I, for one, would make no attempt to help hide the identity of a "hustler" (one who con's other players or backers), any more than I would help hide the identity of a bank robber. Having said that, I guess I wouldn't go out of my way to "knock" someones game, but if was asked directly I would tell what I know.
I don't think its ethical to pretend to be someone you are not. I don't think it is ethical to throw games intentionally to carve up a backer or mark. I don't think any of these types of scams help advance the popularity or reputation of the game; and I don't think that people that engage in these behaviors are worthy of "protection." Let them fend for themselves the best that they can.
I don't think its ethical to pretend to be someone you are not. I don't think it is ethical to throw games intentionally to carve up a backer or mark. I don't think any of these types of scams help advance the popularity or reputation of the game; and I don't think that people that engage in these behaviors are worthy of "protection." Let them fend for themselves the best that they can.
OldHasBeen
Tom Ferry
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There is only one thing worse than a welcher & thats a KNOCKER. At least the welcher is taking a chance on getting the crap beat out of him.
For any & all info on any pool player, please dial 1-411
TY & GL
There is only one thing worse than a welcher & thats a KNOCKER. At least the welcher is taking a chance on getting the crap beat out of him.
For any & all info on any pool player, please dial 1-411
TY & GL
OldHasBeen said:
OHB,
Please don't take this the wrong way, because I truly enjoy your posts and participation in the forum, and I always respect your opinion. I also despise a welcher. I however, don't feel the same about "knockers." Last time I checked, con games were illegal in every state, and gambling illegal in a bunch of states. To "knock" someone who is conning someone in a gambling game doesn't seem like the worst sin in the world to me - especially if the people getting conned are friends. I'm sure you will point out that no one is innocent (since the mark is also participating voluntarily, often out of greed; but I would still maintain that he is participating under false pretenses), but nevertheless I don't feel 2 wrongs make a right. JMO. Pool would be pretty boring if everybody felt the way I do.
