What?Flex said:
Double what?Flex said:
what other pool forums do you guys like
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Grem ~ Very cool logo there ~ Man who speak with forked tongue. Hey where did u find that?
Eydie
Eydie
Friendliest, Most Knowledgeable Spot On The Net.
No flame wars here. The "Professor" runs a great pool site. http://b29.ezboard.com/bmississippibilliards
No flame wars here. The "Professor" runs a great pool site. http://b29.ezboard.com/bmississippibilliards
You never argued that as your argument, you just always said people can find out stuff about you and steal your identity from your IP address. You were even challenged to post what you found out about people. Nothing!whitewolf said:
If you're worried that folks will find out where you work, then don't post from work. Actually do work when you're at work. They're not paying you to browse around the pool forums, are they? If so, I want that job!
No, that's not true. Here's the post, albiet without your originating text:whitewolf said:
http://www.billiardsdigest.com/ccbo...ard=ccb&Number=128290&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1 No laughing there!
Oh my god! Civil discourse about pool and pool related topics without flaming and flame wars! Will wonders never cease! There's actually some people who don't like to waste their time reading people being stupid asses insulting each other! I hate it when I get sucked into reading another one of those here again...whitewolf said:
The members can't control the admin. Admittedly, the admin at CCB is a bit heavy handed at times.whitewolf said:
That's because you're insane with conspiracy theories!whitewolf said:
I wrote the ccb admin months ago about the posting of ips, and the problems it could possibly create for them to consider, which had nothing to do with subsequent posts you refer to.
Mike does not post ips here, so he made a different decision. I know from history why the ips were put on ccb, however, and it is their forum, not mine. They are under no obligation to do what I want.
The way i see it is ccb is ccb and az is az. I do not see one as better than the other. They are just different. Thank God for that!!! It is better to have two good forums which are different,with their own personalities. If two things are just alike, one is unneeded.
Also, once a forum goes from unmoderated to moderated, there is a fine line separating it from what some perceive as too much moderation and maintaining some semblance of sanity on the forum. Being an administrator is no easy task and no matter how you handle it, some will say you are moderating too much and others will say you are not moderating enough. They are just trying to do a hard job,often being paid little if any for the abuse they get.
I do not go onto the forums to try to get into a particular 'club' so do not care if people are 'clubby',if i understand that word correctly as like a 'clique'. Oh brother. I like to do what I want or say what I want so why should I care if others like a 'clubby' alliance, when it has nothing to do with me. Geez.
I already did my pool practice for today, and it is too late already,and things are starting to look silly, so good night to all.
Laura
Mike does not post ips here, so he made a different decision. I know from history why the ips were put on ccb, however, and it is their forum, not mine. They are under no obligation to do what I want.
The way i see it is ccb is ccb and az is az. I do not see one as better than the other. They are just different. Thank God for that!!! It is better to have two good forums which are different,with their own personalities. If two things are just alike, one is unneeded.
Also, once a forum goes from unmoderated to moderated, there is a fine line separating it from what some perceive as too much moderation and maintaining some semblance of sanity on the forum. Being an administrator is no easy task and no matter how you handle it, some will say you are moderating too much and others will say you are not moderating enough. They are just trying to do a hard job,often being paid little if any for the abuse they get.
I do not go onto the forums to try to get into a particular 'club' so do not care if people are 'clubby',if i understand that word correctly as like a 'clique'. Oh brother. I like to do what I want or say what I want so why should I care if others like a 'clubby' alliance, when it has nothing to do with me. Geez.
I already did my pool practice for today, and it is too late already,and things are starting to look silly, so good night to all.
Laura
I post here and on the ccb. The CCB is where I got started with online forums so it's my "home" but I'm getting more and more accustomed to the this format and to the people here and enjoying it here. I don't like flaming. People who talk that way to each other in person end up starting something were people get physically hurt and I just can't see the upside to being that way. When I sense danger I split before the bullets start flying
CCb still doesn't seem too interested in my pool discussion.
When I post the thread ends but I have had a lot of
fun on their non- pool discussion. Not nearly as clubby,
so I mainly post there. They don't cut you any slack,
however.
QUOTE=SPetty]You never argued that as your argument, you just always said people can find out stuff about you and steal your identity from your IP address. You were even challenged to post what you found out about people. Nothing!
If you're worried that folks will find out where you work, then don't post from work. Actually do work when you're at work. They're not paying you to browse around the pool forums, are they? If so, I want that job!
No, that's not true. Here's the post, albiet without your originating text:
http://www.billiardsdigest.com/ccbo...ard=ccb&Number=128290&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1 No laughing there!
Oh my god! Civil discourse about pool and pool related topics without flaming and flame wars! Will wonders never cease! There's actually some people who don't like to waste their time reading people being stupid asses insulting each other! I hate it when I get sucked into reading another one of those here again...
The members can't control the admin. Admittedly, the admin at CCB is a bit heavy handed at times.
That's because you're insane with conspiracy theories![/QUOTE]
When I post the thread ends but I have had a lot of
fun on their non- pool discussion. Not nearly as clubby,
so I mainly post there. They don't cut you any slack,
however.
QUOTE=SPetty]You never argued that as your argument, you just always said people can find out stuff about you and steal your identity from your IP address. You were even challenged to post what you found out about people. Nothing!
If you're worried that folks will find out where you work, then don't post from work. Actually do work when you're at work. They're not paying you to browse around the pool forums, are they? If so, I want that job!
No, that's not true. Here's the post, albiet without your originating text:
http://www.billiardsdigest.com/ccbo...ard=ccb&Number=128290&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1 No laughing there!
Oh my god! Civil discourse about pool and pool related topics without flaming and flame wars! Will wonders never cease! There's actually some people who don't like to waste their time reading people being stupid asses insulting each other! I hate it when I get sucked into reading another one of those here again...
The members can't control the admin. Admittedly, the admin at CCB is a bit heavy handed at times.
That's because you're insane with conspiracy theories!
[/QUOTE]how did you get so paranoid?
why don't you come to the Open next year. you'll find out we're all pretty normal folks. like andy and barney
why don't you come to the Open next year. you'll find out we're all pretty normal folks. like andy and barney
CCB clubby? What does that mean?
Hey Hondo,
When I first got on ccb and would bring up a topic, I often found out from other posters, that that topic had been discussed at length many times. Some of them had been on ccb a long time and knew not only which ones had been thoroughly discussed but where to find them in the archives.
It took me a year or two to see this. That the same old topics came up over and over again, usually once a year, for ex-the zone, or do you look at the ob last, or various things about strokes, bridges, stances, chalks, and tips. It only makes sense that after seeing the same topic several times, many posters are not interested in it and unless it is presented with a different twist than before, it may not generate a lot of interest.
As far as posts not being responded to, many of mine are not either. I have learned to check my motives. When I was looking at others responding as some way of validating my worth, it bothered me when they did not respond. Now, I respond or post if I have something to say,so it does not matter if anyone responds. Also, lack of responses to your posts does not mean that it was not read and it does not mean that people did not like what they read. Also there are lots reading and not posting, so you may be helping someone you do not know and will never meet..
As far as what you call clubby---No matter where you go on forums, churches, you will find those who have been there a long time, know each other well, and do not know you(any newcomer). You are an outsider to them until they get to know you and they seem 'clubby' to you. Some 'clubbiness' is a clique, with expectations of doing certain things etc, but sometimes it is only apparent 'clubbiness'. On CCB, there are some of these 'so called clubbies', that I have become friends with over time. These are people who have been there a long time and it took them awhile to decide they could trust me. Also, they have get togethers and some have met in person, where I have met only one or two, which also makes it hard to get to know people.
For ex- I just joined this church. All of the people are nice but they know each other well and have formed friendships and they do not yet know me. In this case, there is not a clique, but to some who are shy, they may come to that conclusion. It is an illusion, an apparent 'clubbiness'. To me, being extraverted, I see I have to make the first move to get to know them.
AZ-When Mike put up this forum we have, to replace the old primitive solftware, everyone had to reregister, so I was on here in the beginning. There were at first a few of us, so everyone knows me and I did not have to go through a one to two year period of 'fitting in'. So I was sort of in the same situation here as the 50 or so who first joined ccb and knew each other well. So, considering how popular AZ is getting, 5 years from now, will people think that there is this exclusive club and I am in it and those of us who were here first are 'clubby'? Interesting thought. LOL
Laura--->dont post as bluewolf anymore, it was time for the wolves to sleep
hondo said:
Hey Hondo,
When I first got on ccb and would bring up a topic, I often found out from other posters, that that topic had been discussed at length many times. Some of them had been on ccb a long time and knew not only which ones had been thoroughly discussed but where to find them in the archives.
It took me a year or two to see this. That the same old topics came up over and over again, usually once a year, for ex-the zone, or do you look at the ob last, or various things about strokes, bridges, stances, chalks, and tips. It only makes sense that after seeing the same topic several times, many posters are not interested in it and unless it is presented with a different twist than before, it may not generate a lot of interest.
As far as posts not being responded to, many of mine are not either. I have learned to check my motives. When I was looking at others responding as some way of validating my worth, it bothered me when they did not respond. Now, I respond or post if I have something to say,so it does not matter if anyone responds. Also, lack of responses to your posts does not mean that it was not read and it does not mean that people did not like what they read. Also there are lots reading and not posting, so you may be helping someone you do not know and will never meet..
As far as what you call clubby---No matter where you go on forums, churches, you will find those who have been there a long time, know each other well, and do not know you(any newcomer). You are an outsider to them until they get to know you and they seem 'clubby' to you. Some 'clubbiness' is a clique, with expectations of doing certain things etc, but sometimes it is only apparent 'clubbiness'. On CCB, there are some of these 'so called clubbies', that I have become friends with over time. These are people who have been there a long time and it took them awhile to decide they could trust me. Also, they have get togethers and some have met in person, where I have met only one or two, which also makes it hard to get to know people.
For ex- I just joined this church. All of the people are nice but they know each other well and have formed friendships and they do not yet know me. In this case, there is not a clique, but to some who are shy, they may come to that conclusion. It is an illusion, an apparent 'clubbiness'. To me, being extraverted, I see I have to make the first move to get to know them.
AZ-When Mike put up this forum we have, to replace the old primitive solftware, everyone had to reregister, so I was on here in the beginning. There were at first a few of us, so everyone knows me and I did not have to go through a one to two year period of 'fitting in'. So I was sort of in the same situation here as the 50 or so who first joined ccb and knew each other well. So, considering how popular AZ is getting, 5 years from now, will people think that there is this exclusive club and I am in it and those of us who were here first are 'clubby'? Interesting thought. LOL
Laura--->dont post as bluewolf anymore, it was time for the wolves to sleep
Jettison your cargo
Time to throw out the garbage. Reading this stuff made me sick to my stomach,including the parts I did not respond to, and responding at all was, I am sure, a waste of time. And I come on az for fun not to read this kind of garbage-so I probably need a break, go play pool, take tai chi, anywhere...
Laura
whitewolf said:
Time to throw out the garbage. Reading this stuff made me sick to my stomach,including the parts I did not respond to, and responding at all was, I am sure, a waste of time. And I come on az for fun not to read this kind of garbage-so I probably need a break, go play pool, take tai chi, anywhere...
Laura
whitewolf said:
The CCB is owned by Billiards Digest. I own AzB and no one owns me. (Well, my girlfriend might argue that fact)
The IPs are not posted here because I don't think they need to be public. I can look them up when I need to. The IPs being displayed on CCB is a Billiards Digest decision.
whitewolf said:
I promise, I will never post another message as APA7.
whitewolf said:
I assure you that none of the 'owners' of CCB are lesbian. I know most all of the players at Billiards Digest and I am pretty sure I know who Larry is accusing of being lesbian. She is not. (as if it were any of anyone's business)
whitewolf said:
You are right. It is killing me to not be able to post comments as APA7. It always has.
Havn't you figured out yet that I am really all of the other people on this forum?
Mike
cad
Hay guys I drive White caddy & big hats,I'm offended!! Yep, even have feathers in it, lots of GOLD stuff too BE NICE KIDS !!!! B.J. Ronny Allen has the exect car in your post too!!! Wow you mean were PIMP"s?? Hell I Thought I was A Sucker!!drivermaker said:
AzHousePro said:
Hey Mike, since you're me and all, could you give me some contact information? I'd like to be able to direct the folks who are always down my back towards your direction. Thanx.
On the CCB discussion: I like the CCB alot. I also like AZ alot. Both boards offer different things for me. I do not post on these boards in search of some high school type acceptance. If people are friendlier with some people more so than others, who cares? I tolerate my friends more so than I do complete strangers. My friends also "get me", and know when I'm goofing around and when I'm being serious. I have met many wonderful people on both of these boards, some in person, and some just in cyber space. Would I call them friends? Maybe to some degree. Would I give 'em the keys to my car and say, "Here, take a spin"? I doubt it. These boards are really a cure for my boredom problem...and I have fun. It is nice to talk with folks who are interested in some of the same things I am and to debate with (yay NPR forum on CCB!!!!) But I would never come on here trying to "fit in" like a freshman in high school. I am here for me and no one else. If I form new friendships along the way, then that is a bonus. But really, who cares if a bunch of internet dorks like me or not? Is it really going to ruin your day if I say I don't like you? All message boards should be taken for what they are, people seeking information, people goofing off, and/or people bragging. If you are just here looking for companionship, then go to the pool hall.
Just my $0.03...cash it in or throw it out...just keep in mind there are some poor poor folks out there that could really use it.
drivermaker
Banned
B.J.the bandit said:
In certain ways we're probably all pimps and suckers...everbody just doesn't own a caddy with gold and a big hat with feathers. You're soooo lucky!!