It's ok Boo...We still luv ya even tho you don't want to play pool in ur bra n panties
Unprofessional Conduct at the RTC
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It's ok Boo...We still luv ya even tho you don't want to play pool in ur bra n panties
I don't think that you are being small minded. In the big scheme of things, it really isn't that big of a deal. I don't know who the girls were but I'm guessing that they are pretty good players that could use sponsorship. A small indiscretion such as this might be enough to lose a potential sponsor. Then again it might open a few doors :grin:
THIS is why I'm not a fan of bras!!!
Seriously though, I agree with the girls on this one, that it shouldn't have happened at this tourney....There were ladies trying to get their tour card there, and I'm sure it did raise a bit of a ruckus.
There is a time and place (I have a table here at home; I'll get back to ya on when the wifey is gone!
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sorry, couldn't resist.
Seriously though, I agree with the girls on this one, that it shouldn't have happened at this tourney....There were ladies trying to get their tour card there, and I'm sure it did raise a bit of a ruckus.
There is a time and place (I have a table here at home; I'll get back to ya on when the wifey is gone!
).sorry, couldn't resist.
My 2 cents on this issue:
First, Johnnyt, I was merely theorizing why he made that comment. In no way should that be construed as my approval.
Now, moving on to the main issue. With apologies to the ladies, I'm a guy. If someone tells me "Ashley & mandalamps are playing a bra & panties 9-ball match.", my first response will always be "Where? When? How much for VIP seating?" That said, there is a time & place for everything, and this was not the time & place for this. Those ladies, I'm assuming, were there for the RTC & whether or not the tournament they were in was associated with the RTC doesn't change the fact that there was a WPBA event going on and, as regional tour comeptitors, these ladies are WPBA members.
To those "guilty parties": If you are going to try to become a professional & obtain a tour card, I humbly suggest you start acting professional. Like it or not, as WPBA members, you are representing the WPBA at this event & with that comes a level of responsibility. The Tour is trying to get back on its feet & this act, bold as it may have been, is not the publicity that will help accomplish that. Do you think ESPN wants to showcase a tour that lets its membership behave like assclowns? NO! Like it or not, you must always remember the bigger picture before you act, because anything you do as members affects the entire membership.
First, Johnnyt, I was merely theorizing why he made that comment. In no way should that be construed as my approval.
Now, moving on to the main issue. With apologies to the ladies, I'm a guy. If someone tells me "Ashley & mandalamps are playing a bra & panties 9-ball match.", my first response will always be "Where? When? How much for VIP seating?" That said, there is a time & place for everything, and this was not the time & place for this. Those ladies, I'm assuming, were there for the RTC & whether or not the tournament they were in was associated with the RTC doesn't change the fact that there was a WPBA event going on and, as regional tour comeptitors, these ladies are WPBA members.
To those "guilty parties": If you are going to try to become a professional & obtain a tour card, I humbly suggest you start acting professional. Like it or not, as WPBA members, you are representing the WPBA at this event & with that comes a level of responsibility. The Tour is trying to get back on its feet & this act, bold as it may have been, is not the publicity that will help accomplish that. Do you think ESPN wants to showcase a tour that lets its membership behave like assclowns? NO! Like it or not, you must always remember the bigger picture before you act, because anything you do as members affects the entire membership.
So... When's the next RTC stop??? 
If there is anything that can be taken from this thread as a good lesson and 100% true, it is this....
True story.
True story.
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Not necessarily true.... just one thought of your grandmother going topless will probably change your opinion on that.
Not necessarily true.... just one thought of your grandmother going topless will probably change your opinion on that.
Nice post Tim.
The same observations can also be applied to the Men's tour. Showing up drunk for the finals of a 14.1 event is completely unacceptable. Sharking your opponents during tournaments and match play and engaging in other unprofessional conduct is unacceptable.
Until the players elevate their standards of conduct, there is no way anyone from ESPN or even the local news will want to cover these events.
All major sports organizations have rules of conduct for its members. You cannot act or behave in a way that is disrespectful to the sport or the league's reputation without some type of penalty.
Having said that I wonder what the WPBA is going to do about it if anything. They usually issue warnings but that doesn't do or mean much. I'd wish the league would take a stand and show members that unprofessional behavior isn't tolerated.
They let a player elbow another player, members get undressed during an event...i guess its really not that surprising that the WPBA isnt doing well if it can't control its members.
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Having said that I wonder what the WPBA is going to do about it if anything. They usually issue warnings but that doesn't do or mean much. I'd wish the league would take a stand and show members that unprofessional behavior isn't tolerated.
They let a player elbow another player, members get undressed during an event...i guess its really not that surprising that the WPBA isnt doing well if it can't control its members.
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One more time, there is nothing that can be done, these girls did not get there card and are not part of the WPBA, what are you going to do force them to pay a fine.
They are members of the WPBA. They just didn't get high enough in this tourney to get their pro card. They are still WPBA members, tho.
I don't know if they are going to get fined but I am surprised by the amount of emotion in this thread. I really am.
I have seen so much worse at pro events. This happened, but shouldn't have, but heck we are all talking about it! lol. It is a learning experience and I'm sure those players wont do it again. It's not the end of the world, tho.
The voice of reason is heard, finally.
OK, i apologize I was obviously wrong.
Being that they are member, if they don't get punished in someway the WPBA is setting a bad standard.
What they did isn't as much of a problem as when it was done.
You've seen worse than this at pro events? Please elaborate.
A learning experience? An adult needs to learn that stripping in public is inappropriate? Now does the WPBA have to put a rule in that makes this illegal? No wonder we have so many laws.
You've never done anything you regretted? Guess what? I have. LOTS of things.
I'm not perfect and even tho I know better, I still do things I shouldn't. And I know I'm not the only one.
These players obviously didn't take into consideration what they were about to do when they did it. They shouldn't have done it and hopefully they wont react the same for their "next" time.
However, I must admit that even if I have huge learning experiences, I still do stupid things again I shouldn't. Makes me human I guess. Not right, but that's the truth with many people.
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