The Dean's thread

[Longy]

You havent heard of me......so what......I have only just barely heard of you, arent you some mediocre live tournament player who has been around since the thirties.

sorry Keith,but i did lol at this.

Looooooool, the camel sure isn't 350k+ up according to sharkscope on stars.

[The Camel]

Hi Carl,

Please can you substantiate the following claims from your site:

"“The Dean” is the nickname for one of Europe’s most prolific poker theorists and writers.". According to who?

“The Dean’s” landmark book, “Princes of Darkness:”. Who called it a "landmark book"?

“The Dean’s” reputation has grown so significantly within the industry . According to who? Noone I know has ever heard of you, except as a poster on various forums. You're growth seem to be based on self publicity.

You can't just make these claims without sources. It makes you appear shady. Add some references and then noone will doubt you.

Kind Regards,

Keith

love how you used the words "Hi Carl" and "regards" there

Not that I have to substantiate anything to the likes of you but........

I AM one of the most prolific poker writers in Europes.......look up what prolific means

blackjack book.......having read more BJ books than most then I am in the best place to know what is landmark and what isnt and there is stuff in that book that I havent seen elsewhere and am damn proud of that fact.

You havent heard of me......so what......I have only just barely heard of you, arent you some mediocre live tournament player who has been around since the thirties. Maybe you can write about some of your mediocre substantiated results. I would hazard a guess that the guys over the pond who I speak to frequently wouldnt have heard of you either.

Just to educate you a bit further......that site isnt owned by me and I am not responsible for all of the content on it but you never bothered to find that out did you.

As for your silly comments regarding Flush/WPT.... there is advanced stuff in those magazines as well and they try to cater for all skill levels. But I also write for Sklansky and Malmuths 2+2 internet magazine but thats hardly going to cut any ice with someone like you who is obviously spoiling for a fight. I am missing CL for this and wont be replying again so if you want to get the last word in then knock yourself out mate.

Regards

Carl

You don't just to call your own book a "landmark". Just like you don't get to call your own book a "masterpiece".

Even though I have little doubt it is indeed both of those things. (And you can't quote me on that btw)

[Bainn]

Hi Carl,

Please can you substantiate the following claims from your site:

"“The Dean” is the nickname for one of Europe’s most prolific poker theorists and writers.". According to who?

“The Dean’s” landmark book, “Princes of Darkness:”. Who called it a "landmark book"?

“The Dean’s” reputation has grown so significantly within the industry . According to who? Noone I know has ever heard of you, except as a poster on various forums. You're growth seem to be based on self publicity.

You can't just make these claims without sources. It makes you appear shady. Add some references and then noone will doubt you.

Kind Regards,

Keith

love how you used the words "Hi Carl" and "regards" there

Not that I have to substantiate anything to the likes of you but........

I AM one of the most prolific poker writers in Europes.......look up what prolific means

blackjack book.......having read more BJ books than most then I am in the best place to know what is landmark and what isnt and there is stuff in that book that I havent seen elsewhere and am damn proud of that fact.

You havent heard of me......so what......I have only just barely heard of you, arent you some mediocre live tournament player who has been around since the thirties. Maybe you can write about some of your mediocre substantiated results. I would hazard a guess that the guys over the pond who I speak to frequently wouldnt have heard of you either.

Just to educate you a bit further......that site isnt owned by me and I am not responsible for all of the content on it but you never bothered to find that out did you.

As for your silly comments regarding Flush/WPT.... there is advanced stuff in those magazines as well and they try to cater for all skill levels. But I also write for Sklansky and Malmuths 2+2 internet magazine but thats hardly going to cut any ice with someone like you who is obviously spoiling for a fight. I am missing CL for this and wont be replying again so if you want to get the last word in then knock yourself out mate.

Regards

Carl

HU 4 ROLLZ?

How would that work if for example his bankroll was bigger? You just pay him your entire bankroll or do you have to match it ?

[Laxie]

Hi Carl,

Please can you substantiate the following claims from your site:

"“The Dean” is the nickname for one of Europe’s most prolific poker theorists and writers.". According to who?

“The Dean’s” landmark book, “Princes of Darkness:”. Who called it a "landmark book"?

“The Dean’s” reputation has grown so significantly within the industry . According to who? Noone I know has ever heard of you, except as a poster on various forums. You're growth seem to be based on self publicity.

You can't just make these claims without sources. It makes you appear shady. Add some references and then noone will doubt you.

Kind Regards,

Keith

love how you used the words "Hi Carl" and "regards" there

Not that I have to substantiate anything to the likes of you but........

I AM one of the most prolific poker writers in Europes.......look up what prolific means

blackjack book.......having read more BJ books than most then I am in the best place to know what is landmark and what isnt and there is stuff in that book that I havent seen elsewhere and am damn proud of that fact.

You havent heard of me......so what......I have only just barely heard of you, arent you some mediocre live tournament player who has been around since the thirties. Maybe you can write about some of your mediocre substantiated results. I would hazard a guess that the guys over the pond who I speak to frequently wouldnt have heard of you either.

Just to educate you a bit further......that site isnt owned by me and I am not responsible for all of the content on it but you never bothered to find that out did you.

As for your silly comments regarding Flush/WPT.... there is advanced stuff in those magazines as well and they try to cater for all skill levels. But I also write for Sklansky and Malmuths 2+2 internet magazine but thats hardly going to cut any ice with someone like you who is obviously spoiling for a fight. I am missing CL for this and wont be replying again so if you want to get the last word in then knock yourself out mate.

Regards

Carl

I've sat back and watched whilst both sides had their 'dig' at the other without judgement; trying to see both points of view along the way.  However, I have to say - Carl, for someone who is attempting to promote (protect) yourself in a positive light; you are very definitely going about it the wrong way.  Whatever history you have with Keith is irrelevant as he has asked for valid references.  If you expect people to part with their money at some point, it is in your best interest to provide those references.  

Good self promotion does not = a good buy for the consumer.  It's not like the old days when the doctor's word was law.  Even doctors, with their MD's and PhD's after their names are questioned.  Why is it unacceptable for us to question you?  Attacking potential customers is definitely not the way to go.

[I KNOW IT]

I was wondering if Blonde are paying for these articles?
If they are , due to the lack of support for them at this difficult financial time at Blonde, is it worth it?
If they are free on the other hand I cant see any harm in posting them

Also agree with points made by Laxie

[Colchester Kev]

I was wondering if Blonde are paying for these articles?
If they are , due to the lack of support for them at this difficult financial time at Blonde, is it worth it?
If they are free on the other hand I cant see any harm in posting them

No fee has or is paid for the articles.

[thetank]

Thread closing fail

[Bainn]

If they are free on the other hand I cant see any harm in posting them

Exactly.

[Harmony26]

Thread closing fail

Absolutely!

[The Camel]

Just for the record I have no axe to grind with Carl Sampson.

Why would I? I have zero clue who he is.

I just find it mildly irritating that he spams both here and thm (and maybe others I have no clue about) forums with unsubstantiated drivel about what an expert poker player he is and how he is available for coaching.

I decided to call him out.

He still hasn't verified any of his claims as far as I can see.

[Bainn]

Just for the record I have no axe to grind with Carl Sampson.

Why would I? I have zero clue who he is.

I just find it mildly irritating that he spams both here and thm (and maybe others I have no clue about) forums with unsubstantiated drivel about what an expert poker player he is and how he is available for coaching.

I decided to call him out.

He still hasn't verified any of his claims as far as I can see.

Well, he is certainly in the "Blondepedia" as his name is a link.

Read that.

[LeKnave]

HU 4 ROLLZ?

A+

[Graham C]

I'm in the blondepedia

[Colchester Kev]

I'm in the blondepedia

Me too and I have never won diddly squat

[Laxie]

I'm in the blondepedia

Me too and I have never won diddly squat

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