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Originally Posted by UnnaturalDisaster
@ Streity I get what you were trying to do but comparing the public perception of Tiger Woods to the perception of Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicholas is a bit ridiculous. The fact is we are living in a different world now compared to when those guys played. When those guys were playing there was no info on their personal lives being put out into the public like there is about every sports star in todays world. For all we know Arnold Palmer could have been a racist drunk who cheated on his wife just as much as Tiger when he played. Comparing him to Phil would have made more sense although admiring pro athletes for anything other than what they do on the field, court etc. is a mistake imo. The fact is that most top athletes have to be completely obsessed with the sport they participate in to get to the top which leads to many of them to being unbalanced individuals away from the game.
Also in North America everyone still loves Tiger. The ratings for golf are terrible when he does not play.
Actually J, Tiger Woods' behaviour off the course was only part of what I was referring to. He often swore, spat and threw clubs etc none of which could be said for the people I have mentioned. The parallel definitely stands and is certainly not ridiculous!
Scandals involving famous people have been going on for centuries. Tiger Woods would have been exposed 40 years ago. I am therefore pretty confident that Jack Nicholas and Arnold Palmer aren't closet womanising racists. I could quite happily point to a lot of political references both here and in the U.S from their era but it would be lost on many.
I certainly agree with you that to be successful at an elite level you have to be driven and obsessed. Whether that leads directly to certain forms of behaviour is questionable as there are plenty of highly successful people who don't succumb.
The thing is I recognise the traits pretty well because I too used to be young immature and a complete douche as well. I am pretty sure it's a maturity thing rather than anything else. I actually guessed he was about 22.
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Originally Posted by UnnaturalDisaster
I disagree with this. He is up 43k with rb this year from sngs with over 3 months left in the year and just a 10$ avg buy in. That is quite impressive in my book. He likely has more sng winnings this year than anyone else on Stars with a similar avg buy in.
I actually don't think anyone was questioning this. It was more the bragging, the demanding of respect and the insulting nonsense that came with it. He seems to confuse our dislike for his attitude with the fact we don't respect his genius/mad skills and $$$. They are completely separate issues.
I for one respect his achievements recently. But note respect is never demanded it is conferred. I don't need him telling me when I can see Sharkscope leaderboards and judge for myself whenever I play these (infrequently these days).
You see, yourself and Bokkie and Bob have achieved exceptional results at hypers without acting like a douche. I look up to and respect people like that, who can play poker professionally, achieve remarkable things and still conduct themselves properly. Respect at poker and respect as a person.
The fact he has been successful recently does not excuse certain forms of behaviour. I think you may be excusing his behaviour because you respect his achievement/skills. IMO there isn't an excuse.
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Originally Posted by Brunolf
didn't want to get involved at first, but I feel I have to now.
biood, I don't wanna bash you or put the blame on you, but the comment towards buzz is pretty insulting. You might not see it as this or you might not have meant that way, but the interpretation for a native speaker (buzz, omahaha, juicy, streity etc.) is very clear.
Here the sentence again: "Must be very cool to be a mod and read a forum all day long. Do u get paid ?"
Buzz might have overreacted, but he apoligized for it. You only get defensive when people point to your mistake, that's why you come off very young and immature.
And again, this is not meant to pick on you, but more as help for you to understand why others reacted the way they did.
Welcome back Brun. Hope things are well dude.
Last edited by streityboy; 09-23-2014 at 05:05 PM.