DTD

[kinboshi]

Is DTD strict?

What are players gettin barred for and is fair to barr these players?

Have you read this thread?

This post in particular:  http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=35712.msg775186#msg775186

[jizzemm]

Is DTD strict?

What are players gettin barred for and is fair to Barr these players?

No DTD is not strict IMO, its hardly asking for people to do more than they should be doing in life, being polite, accepting the rules when u go there, and not interfer with other peoples enjoyment.

As for what they are getting barred for, please see previous pages in the thread.

As to if its fair to Barr players or not, its Rob's choice, and I personally feel, if someone has broken the rules or wants to slag the place off publicly then yes, would u want people in your gaff if they slagged u off publicly..

[Dingdell]

It's Robs club, he can do what he wants and unlike Blonde who feel they have to justify their decisions Rob quite rightly doesn't feel he has to - although he panders to us a bit and does explain.  My Dad used to say when he ran his business 'I'm not here to win popularity contests' but his fair and consistent approach won him many fans.

DTD isn't strict imho - I want a nice play to play and without any gaming machines.

With the change in the format I'm going back up there and looking forward to it.

[AlrightJack]

Is it bar or barr? I was under the impression that the correct abbreviation is bar, however, Rob has used the double rr version, so perhaps we should stick with it...

[The_Kid]

It's "bar", which is not an abbreviation, it is the infinitive of the verb "to bar".  I don't think "barr" is a word but it sounds kind of cool :-)

[boldie]

Is it bar or barr? I was under the impression that the correct abbreviation is bar, however, Rob has used the double rr version, so perhaps we should stick with it...

Whatever Rob wants to call it is fine with me...he can call it "hokeypokey" for all I care...I jst don't want to be on the recieving end of it

[MANTIS01]

Posted by: Dingdell

It's Robs club, he can do what he wants and unlike Blonde who feel they have to justify their decisions Rob quite rightly doesn't feel he has to - although he panders to us a bit and does explain.  My Dad used to say when he ran his business 'I'm not here to win popularity contests' but his fair and consistent approach won him many fans.

It is true that a fair and consistent approach will win you fans. This is why I took exception to the favouritism approach. It is reasonable to say that if you treat this club with respect and abide by the rules you shouldn't encounter any problems. But if you do encounter problems then saying the degree to which you are liked will affect the outcome is neither fair nor consistent imo. I also don't think it's consistent for Rob to say that if someone uses a public forum to talk about problems at D.T.D they will get banned, only to talk about these problems on a public forum himself.

Although your first sentence is technically correct I don't like that mentality in people at all. This is a customer service environment and if customers behave correctly and with respect they should have equal treatment and consideration imo. Let me say I wish the club well. My comments in this thread are not because I have any malicious intent. It's just important to point out when people are being biased or straying from the equality path. Especially those people who retain the power to make decisions.

It's mine so I can be biased if I want to is an unethical truth imo.

[Dingdell]

Posted by: Dingdell

It's Robs club, he can do what he wants and unlike Blonde who feel they have to justify their decisions Rob quite rightly doesn't feel he has to - although he panders to us a bit and does explain.  My Dad used to say when he ran his business 'I'm not here to win popularity contests' but his fair and consistent approach won him many fans.

It is true that a fair and consistent approach will win you fans. This is why I took exception to the favouritism approach. It is reasonable to say that if you treat this club with respect and abide by the rules you shouldn't encounter any problems. But if you do encounter problems then saying the degree to which you are liked will affect the outcome is neither fair nor consistent imo. I also don't think it's consistent for Rob to say that if someone uses a public forum to talk about problems at D.T.D they will get banned, only to talk about these problems on a public forum himself.

Although your first sentence is technically correct I don't like that mentality in people at all. This is a customer service environment and if customers behave correctly and with respect they should have equal treatment and consideration imo. Let me say I wish the club well. My comments in this thread are not because I have any malicious intent. It's just important to point out when people are being biased or straying from the equality path. Especially those people who retain the power to make decisions.

It's mine so I can be biased if I want to is an unethical truth imo.

I don't think Rob chose to discuss this banning in the first instance on a public forum. He didn't bann them via that media - it was done privately. He used a public forum to defend his decision to ban after it had been raised publically by the banned person. He responded in kind.

If a newspaper libels someone they can't retract it by putting a poster in their staff canteen, they have to be seen to make ammends by the same media. I think this comes under the same principle. (Unless I've understood the situation incorrectly).

[henrik777]

Once you adults are done can you let the kids know when we can play again.

Thanks.

Sandy

[quantify]

poker players are a funny lot esp brit players, we have a disease in britain , its called nock something thats good or succesful, irrespective of whether dtd suits an individual it has been hell of an achievement and no doubt a pain in the arse for all concerned, so for them to hear or see such critiscm then expect a reaction.

jealousy comes in many forms , i have no doubt there are some retarded individuals who would like to see dtd fail, i if this was in the usa it would be hailed as brilliant forward thinkng
and ry chubss trumper aj and the rest would be on the front pageof every poker mag.

however, critiscm is important, but damning critism shud be treated in the way it has been ,,,,,,,,,english mans castle an all that.

we try to support the club as much as possible , and we would have 15 to 30 travelling once a month if the 300 was a one dayer , we all have families and 2 day events at that buy in are very difficult to travel for  , so CAN I SUGGEST YOU LOT THAT LIVE WITHIN A 50 MILE RADIUS , ENJOY TH PLACE AND SING ITS PRAISES, COS YOU DONT KNOWHOW LUCKY YOU ARE. WE HAVE A 220 SEATER CARDROOM THAT CANT GWT 5 RUNNERS FOR A 200 ONCE A MONTH..........................

WTF DO YOU LOT WANT

[Colchester Kev]

Once you adults are done can you let the kids know when we can play again.

Thanks.

Sandy

I lol'd

[MANTIS01]

My point is Trace that if you say you don't like it when people air dirty laundry in public then don't air dirty laundry in public. Anyway I don't know anything about D.T.D. politics and don't really want to. I am offering a free lesson about diplomacy and nothing more than that. Life coaches charge shit loads for this sort of stuff you know.

[ScottMGee]

I initially thought Rob was harsh to ban Mick on the basis of the blog, however given that this was not the sole reason for the barring, i.e. the background to the banned (as explained by Rob), it does not now look unreasonable.

With regards to "so CAN I SUGGEST YOU LOT THAT LIVE WITHIN A 50 MILE RADIUS , ENJOY TH PLACE AND SING ITS PRAISES, COS YOU DONT KNOWHOW LUCKY YOU ARE. " I fully agree.

I live within this magic circle and do try to play at least once a week, twice if my other half will allow it.

Players need to remember that prior to DTD it was difficult in some places to even get a game on a weekend. I remember ringing several casinos to be told no poker at the weekend.

Hopefully Rob remains enthusiastic about the club and continues to support it.

Regards the changes, could the club consider running a small (beginner) PLO tourney occasionally.

[henrik777]

Well now we have reached the magic 147 it's time to stop.

Will this thread make it to the snooker hall of fame or be destined to the bermuda triangle ?

Adieu.

Sandy

*edit*  Git stole the 147 

[AlrightJack]

Technically, a break of 155 is possible, so maybe there's a few more posts still to come before it's reaches the end of the frame. Then again, we could have a re-rack.