NH Steve said:
Like I said, "without the movie" -- you will notice I did not say "without Fats". That's not semantics, it's just what I said
Most kids start out drinking milk, before progressing to soda, and eventually alcohol and maybe even drugs. That doesn't mean drinking milk leads to drug abuse -- or does it
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Steve,
Let's close by saying, that I find I myself in a very uncomfortable position here.
I know that Freddy was very instrumental in supporting your efforts at getting 1P.org, off the ground. Your loyalty to him is understandable. I'm sure he was a valuable asset in helping you get this great site off the ground.
That being said... I can't help but notice, every time Beard (or AB) and I, get into a pissing contest, about "anything"...you are very quick to side with him.(them)
And thats OK. Fred has a wealth of knowledge about pool in general, much more than I do for sure. He was even tireless in his promotion, to get someone in the HOF, a LOT of people never even heard of.
This Fat's thing has erupted into a war of words, and I "know" Freddy is a Fat's promoter, and will not listen to anything negative about him...even from people who may be well qualified to comment. (including myself)
I may be the only poster on here who has not only seen him play several times... but has played him more than once, and gave up weight. (admittedly past his prime,...I can't help that, I can only be SO old.
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Now, sides have been chosen (re; his qualifications, or lack thereof)) and anyone who dares contest them, is made to feel, at least in your and Fred's eyes, as a knocker, or a pool illiterate.
I just have one question...How is it that Fat's, who has been gone for 13 years now, has never even been a contender (though nominated, I think, every year) for the 1P HOF ?
He has been out-voted by every deceased player, since you began the HOF.
Fat's was always a crowd favorite, and very popular with almost all his peers.
But if he was, in fact, (A)... One of the greatest 1P player's that ever lived, or (B)...The greatest contributor and selfless [sic] promoter, of the game of one pocket...(C)...And his age was never a problem.....
.....Why wasn't he the nominated and voted in.. IN THE FIRST YEAR ?
PS.. I dodged drugs...but I did go straight from milk...to alcohol..