Very well said Mark.
Even though I am a "nobody" in the pool world, I also find it quite disappointing when others cannot wait to jump online and criticize. If you are going to crap all over a tournament, at least provide viable alternatives or, dare I say it...solutions?
I have run *very* small 32-player monthly tournaments at two different rooms in Maryland for only one year, and it became so frustrating I actually quit the game in September of 2013.
Why?
Because pool players can be that difficult (and some room owners are not far behind). Most are appreciative, but it is always the bad apples that stand out.
I say this because a lot of people like to criticize the major events, and I cannot even imagine what it must take to organize the larger events, successfully, on a regular basis.
There will always be naysayers, and there are people who are only too ready to cut down an event.
Setting up and running pool tournaments is a thankless job. And ironically, as soon as someone decides to stop, everyone wonders why there aren't any more tournaments!
So, come out from behind your keyboard and actually attend and *gasp* participate once in a while...spend some $$$ and help promote and support the game instead of acting as though YOU know what is broken about pool and how to fix it.
I am here at the USBTC. Granted, there will not be as many players right after the BCAPL and APA, but everyone seems to be having fun and there are many world-beaters here to enjoy.
So, before you jump on Mark, and CSI, try doing something positive for the game instead of whining about it.
Go ahead and flame me and see how much I give a sh**.
