Something rather interesting happened to me last week. As some of you know, I went down to Medford for the Earl Anthony PBA Tournament. I went for a number of reasons, but part of it was that I wanted to introduce myself to bowlers like Jeff Carter, C_J, and others that I spend time talking with on this forum.

I was walking down the concourse, and a stout guy was cruising through ballreviews on a computer that was set up. I stopped and asked what was going on. Rudy Kasimakis was online, being trashed by a couple of members. He was ticked off - not that he was being trashed, but by the attitudes of some of the more "juvenile" members on the forum...

I got online and vouched for him - that it was indeed him signed in under his name. He told me that he'd probably just move on, and not spend any more time on ball reviews, because he didn't like dealing with that kind of attitude. We may have lost the opportunity to gain a lot of information from the one and only Rudy Revs!!!

How come people want to trash these players?  We have a GREAT opportunity, here, folks - members of this forum have a DIRECT line to ball manufacturers, ball reps, EXEMPT players, many regional players, etc. A lot of the time, folks on here do indeed treat these "elite" with respect, but a few bad apples really can spoil the bunch. Why don't we treat this privilege like a true privilege, and use the forum the way it was intended when it was founded???

I know several years ago, when I was getting ready to go out on tour for the first time, I spent a lot of time in PMs talking with Jeff Carter, Ron Hoppe, C_J, tenten, and others about what to expect. Without exception, they were gracious, and spent a lot of time with me. These folks are anxious to share information - but only when treated with respect. So - why don't we???
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I think people need to take this forum with a grain of salt.  Of all the bowling forums I am on this is probably the most fun.  There are some that are like Romper Room and others that are run more like Josef Stalin.  Each one is a little different and has plus and minuses.  BR sometimes reminds me of an interactive sports page.  It would be the same thing as if baseball players had a forum and went "you know that Jose Conseco guy, he's a bum".  There are a lot of fans that have opinions about athletes.  Example I think the Dallas Cowboys stink and Bill Parcells is a bonehead at times but could I do a better job???   No Way!  I don't know a damn thing about football but I am still a fan!  I have some ideas on how they could improve but I'm pretty sure they have already thought of my ideas.  I have met many Professional Bowlers over the years and with very few exceptions they are some of the nicest people to meet and deal with.  Look at the pro-ams every week that they do, charity events and other functions.  This is the only sport in the world you can sit down next to one of your idols and have a pleasant conversation with them as long as the time is appropriate.  The Pros need to realize that some of the people on here are fans  like I am to football.  The key saying is " if you think you can do better then shoe up buddy! "  and they should leave the critics alone and again take the comments with a grain of salt.  The Pros are truly the best of the best.

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well said Mumzie, there is one freaking reason I dont want anyone to know my real name, first they want to pick me for information, and then they want to slam me for my personality.  I can get that crap at the lanes.  Maybe one day you little pukes will wake up and realize, the touring professional is just that a professional and for their tireless hours of practice and community service at their respective home houses, deserve, better yet, have earned the right to be shown some respect.  And until that happens I will not be a frequent poster of this crap hole

Rudy is a member of my site too.  He participates once in a while.  Mainly beacuse that's where to learn about local action.  He knows many of my members persoanlly since he's bowls with many of them.  I will allow people to speak their mind, but never in a derogatory way.
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