Too bad it came to this. I just don't get all the vitriol on here about something that isn't all that important in the over all scheme of things. So many of the posts on this thread were just plain infantile. I'm kind of surprised it took Wilson as long as it did to intervene.
I mean c'mon people. Why does anyone really care so much what Fatboy does with his money? And who cares if he tells us or not. I'm much more interested in what I do with MY money!
If Fatboy wants to help TAR, then that's fine with me. And if someone on here doesn't buy TAR's feed, that's fine with me too. Hey, everyone on here doesn't buy Accu-Stats DVD's either. As far as I'm concerned you can spend (or not spend) your money any way you want. PERIOD! You can even buy drugs if you want. It's your life!
Bottom line, it's none of my business how you choose to spend your money. And it damn sure isn't your business how I spend mine. I also give to causes that are important to me, or move me in some way. I gave money to Obama's campaign and I may again. But if you don't like him, that's fine with me. I do!
Now getting back to TAR, which I think this thread was initially about. I happen to like what they are doing. I think it is a plus for pool to get to see some real live "action" between good players. They found a medium to bring a taste of this to those who enjoy it as much as I do. But it is not a perfect medium yet, by any means. Hey, I bought the first show (Corey vs. Shane) and never saw one shot.
Over time I believe the technology will improve and make feeds such as TAR's more accessible to more people. And when that happens, they will have been on the cutting edge. I hope they last that long and are able to continue doing their thing until then. I will continue to support their efforts as well.
I was involved in the broadcast's from Reno at the U.S. Bar Table. I got in the booth with Kenny Shuman and had a blast. It is so different then working on ESPN or SkySports. There is no censorship on the "net", unlike network television. I feel more liberty to speak my mind and hold nothing back. For those of you fortunate enough to see these shows, you got to see some great players on the small boxes. It doesn't get much better than Gabe and Hennessee going at it. Or Cliff, Parica and Ellerman either. They were battling all the way!
As far as the TAR guys go, they are pool enthusiasts first and foremost. And that makes them all right in my book. They wouldn't be doing this if they didn't have a love for the game. They worked long and hard to bring the feed to the few people who watched it. That's dedication! I saw what they were up to. When there were problems with the feed, they worked feverishly to fix it. And they truly were concerned with everyone's feedback.
They want to bring great pool into your home. It is a bargain considering that you have no travel expenses to see these matches. When you consider how much it costs to go to a tournament with air fare, hotel etc. etc., then all of a sudden $15 doesn't seem like much to see great matches LIVE!
I gave up a juicy poker tourney at the Peppermill to spend the day in the booth on Sunday. But it was worth it. I got to see some great matches (all went hill-hill!), and talk a little shit too.
I truly enjoy working with Justin and Chad. They have a love for the game that invigorates me. And Easye is a fun guy also. Even though he stiffed me for $10.
, although a free cue would be gladly accepted, even a purple heart cue 
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