Hi Brian
Dang. I'm thinking you need a hug........or at least a dance. :dance:
I know. Not the time but at least I'm not insulting your intelligence.
The Removal Of The Design Your Dream Thread
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Hi Brian
Dang. I'm thinking you need a hug........or at least a dance. :dance:
I know. Not the time but at least I'm not insulting your intelligence.
See, that is what you've missed as a new guy.
That avatar was chosen for him and the subliminal meaning you've assigned is completely and solely betwixt thine ears.
And couldn't it be possible that the truly disgusting action is one using his illness as a convenient excuse?
The best lies are sandwiched between truths.
In addition to Josswest collector and seller, don't forget Josswest is my number one player as well, as if that is a big revelation considering it's been in my signature for years, and I've sold more Josswests online than anyone in the last few years.
The fact that I am a Josswest collector is strategically hidden in my signature and avatar, hidden so nobody other than the people who read my comment will ever know.
For the sake of more disclosure I stick up for anyone being bullied and have my entire life.
Now you want to attempt to bully me for sticking up for a guy who screwed up and deserved to be called out.
I never said a word about all the negative comments or lend any support for Bill Stroud until now because in my opinion it transformed from public shaming into classic bullying.
The intent of the initial thread lost a lot of support due to bullying, and now the thread is gone.
I highly doubt my involvement with Josswest cues had much to do with that.
Well, first off, I've never really paid much attention to your posts, much less your signature block.
Second, if you feel that what I've posted to you somehow constitutes an attempt to "bully" you, you are a delicate snowflake indeed, lol.
Lou Figueroa
Earlier you said in the past you didn't like my posts, so which one is it.
The bully thing comes from reading more of your stuff than you reading mine, nothing new there, it's just what you do.
Typically I never give a shit, you came to me, bully whoever you want, it's your thing.
You obviously have me confused with someone else because I don't recall saying I didn't like your posts.
And "my thing" is participating in intelligent, rational (occasionally witty) conversation. From what you've posted here, and what I can see after a quick scroll through your recent posts (NPR troll anyone), is that that will not be possible with you. Sooooo I will just put you on Ignore where I keep the no value added personalities.
Have a nice day.
Lou Figueroa
Actually he was trying to get me mad. Classic trolling. I decided his tag line was appropriate and assigned it a double meaning. Hope it sticks. :wink:
I completely understand why this upset Mr Kickin so much. He wasn't just a participant in the contest, he was a major supporter of Mr Stroud. He took side bets because of his faith in Mr Stroud. Mr Stroud made mistakes.
But... he was going through the fight of his life. Most people don't survive the type of cancer Mr Stroud has/had. He wasn't able to keep his word to you guys. PT109 said that Mr Stroud was so popular on AZB he could have been president. Well, that proves my point. A man that built a business based on his word, wouldn't break it if at all possible. Especially to the community he cared about.
Mr Stroud could have done things differently. He is probably more private about personal matters then you think. Going through years of kemo and radiation and experimental treatments, possibly losing his hair, weight, strength, will to live, etc.
He played his part in all of this, sure. All of you did as well.
I should have never had to read this thread. Any newby that comes along should not have to read this thread. The only thing I learned was how bad some of you are. At least to a former friend with cancer.
But... he was going through the fight of his life. Most people don't survive the type of cancer Mr Stroud has/had. He wasn't able to keep his word to you guys. PT109 said that Mr Stroud was so popular on AZB he could have been president. Well, that proves my point. A man that built a business based on his word, wouldn't break it if at all possible. Especially to the community he cared about.
Mr Stroud could have done things differently. He is probably more private about personal matters then you think. Going through years of kemo and radiation and experimental treatments, possibly losing his hair, weight, strength, will to live, etc.
He played his part in all of this, sure. All of you did as well.
I should have never had to read this thread. Any newby that comes along should not have to read this thread. The only thing I learned was how bad some of you are. At least to a former friend with cancer.
you might "know" about 1/4 of what you think you know.
you are full of speculation and that, as I told you previously, helps nothing. Opinions are great, speculation not so.
A Johnny Come Lately full of self importance. I see you've managed to offend at least 4 highly regarded, esteemed, long-time members here. And no, I don't include myself.
best,
brian kc
I had some thoughts I would like to share, but first I would like to extend an apology to the community and Brian specifically. I joined because of my love of pool of 25+ years, not to argue with people,I have enjoyed your posts for years before I ever made an account Brian.
You acknowledged that using "if" instead of "since" was a bad choice of words, I also chose my words quite poorly. Saying I would like to speak to a few of you in person after my previous comments was a very poor choice of words.
Me speaking with anyone would have started with me buying you a beer and after a few games of pool having a normal conversation in private about why I thought whatever comments were in bad taste. I mentioned karma, karma would be getting called out in a public arena over comments, nobody physically assaulted Bill, so I personally didn't equate that comment to anything physical when I made it but I could see how someone would.
As for the contest; The winner said he was happy to wait for Jake to finish the cue, Jake made a public statement that he was working on the cue and that the winner would receive it, the winner hasn't logged in over a year and may have already received the cue? Since I haven't been here that long, I am sure my word doesn't hold much weight but I vouch for Jake, and have no doubt he will come though in due time.
I am also pretty sure some guys who have been here for awhile such as Deano can vouch for Jake as well as his cue building skills and integrity.
But, unfortunately one thing the DYD thread has shown us is sometimes even people with greatest reputations don't come through
In the event that Jake doesn't come through, I think cuesblues had an excellent idea.
You acknowledged that using "if" instead of "since" was a bad choice of words, I also chose my words quite poorly. Saying I would like to speak to a few of you in person after my previous comments was a very poor choice of words.
Me speaking with anyone would have started with me buying you a beer and after a few games of pool having a normal conversation in private about why I thought whatever comments were in bad taste. I mentioned karma, karma would be getting called out in a public arena over comments, nobody physically assaulted Bill, so I personally didn't equate that comment to anything physical when I made it but I could see how someone would.
As for the contest; The winner said he was happy to wait for Jake to finish the cue, Jake made a public statement that he was working on the cue and that the winner would receive it, the winner hasn't logged in over a year and may have already received the cue? Since I haven't been here that long, I am sure my word doesn't hold much weight but I vouch for Jake, and have no doubt he will come though in due time.
I am also pretty sure some guys who have been here for awhile such as Deano can vouch for Jake as well as his cue building skills and integrity.
But, unfortunately one thing the DYD thread has shown us is sometimes even people with greatest reputations don't come through
In the event that Jake doesn't come through, I think cuesblues had an excellent idea.
Also for whatever it's worth, I voted close thread for comments, but leave open for viewing. I would prefer leaving the thread open for comments and that the people implying that Bill wasn't really sick or calling him names would stop with that.
Bill dropped the ball in many ways and I don't think holding him accountable is wrong or that the thread should be swept under the rug. At this point I feel this is on Jake and unless Bill starts building cues again lets just let go of it and let Bill enjoy his final years and time on AZ in peace without being called names.
Bill dropped the ball in many ways and I don't think holding him accountable is wrong or that the thread should be swept under the rug. At this point I feel this is on Jake and unless Bill starts building cues again lets just let go of it and let Bill enjoy his final years and time on AZ in peace without being called names.
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That's all? I was going for all of you. Fact is if I offended five of you, then good. You offended me by allowing this thread to continue. The bottom of my signature line says it all. Noah Buddy. Sound self important?
It doesn't matter how many posts I've made. It doesn't matter how long I've been on the forum. What matters is that thread and this thread are in poor taste. It cheapens all of you. Voting to see if you can still bully a cancer victim. For shame.
Quoted for the irony
Stroud hit the azb with a shit an run.
The only thing he controlled was his action.
I say "Thanks!" to anyone who sticks up for the azb.
The only thing he controlled was his action.
I say "Thanks!" to anyone who sticks up for the azb.
Out of the car, longhair!
I'm assuming that you're talking about me. I don't really bother with messing around with trolls much any longer. I used to, years ago, when I had more time to spend on the forum. Keeping up with what you or anyone else tries to goad me into isn't a high priority.
Thread killer? Please. If Lou can't kill a thread, you surely can't. Stick around here a while, you'll see.
Back on topic. No one is bullying BS. Those of us that have been commenting on this from the get-go, meaning before any of us knew about his illness, have remained consistent in our thoughts about how he handled this situation. And none of us are making light of his illness. Just as none of us believes that his illness is the ultimate reason this happened, and even if it played a part in his decision to bail, it does not justify him not disclosing the "why".
If he did not desire to disclose his illness, that's ok. A very personal thing.
However, any man of character does not bail on his obligations, and hide. BS could have controlled all of this. He chose not to.
Those of us who have steadfastly kept repeating this are not "bullying" BS . We are pointing out what his inaction has begotten. Not a one of us wishes ill will on him. Grow up.
I am grown up. It's you guys that need to grow up. Fact is I stand up when I think there is something wrong. You probably just sit and watch. Keep the bully crap going. I have killed one thread and put this one on standby. Little ole me. All by my lonesome. With just over 300 posts. Somehow I did it. Any other threads I need to know about?
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