Why People Like BJTF Better

[Moses]

In the thread "Hey Flash and other longtime Pros."

A newbie writes after a Flash blue boasting and T3 diatribe. "These posts make made my head swim and heart long for something it will never grasp."

Freighted scratched his balls.

I resisted banning #3 which would've read "made my stomach swim and my head long for a commode."

[Moses]

Evidently, T3 had become overly sensitive to his lengthy posts jokes from Freighter. It seems Freighter is the only one who thinks it's funny. Actually, Freighter is the only one "left" to laugh. Everyone else has either been banned and placed with a gag order. Freighter almost got in the last word with a "have a nice life" quip. But T3 starts another thread The length of my Posts with a lengthy diatribe about the length of his posts. First, he apilogizes to Freighter, then basically calls him an asshole again. What is that one or two words? It doesn't really matter when someone decides to knock you on it.

Fortunately, you do have options. You can always block T3 posts. Perhaps make suggestions to Norm?

Norm could change the name to Blackjack Forum 3. Then we would all understand the value in T3s endless words of wisdom.

Norm could change the name to Mutt (Flash) and Jeff (T3). Newbie will get barked at and biten if they don't employ Mutts Hi Opt ii immediately. Then they are bored to the point of no return at Jeff's never ending ramblings.

Or...and here is the answer folks. Norm puts limits on the number of posts per day and words per post. This way Norm will have time to read all that is written.

[KewlJ]

The thing about this Three person's long posts is not just that it annoying. I believe it is an intention ploy to 'muddy the waters'. He just goes on and on, with cherry-picked data and formula, some that don't even apply to what he is talking about, in the hopes that it will just overwhelm and there by provide supporting evidence (credibility) to his ridiculous claims.

It' sort of like telling a lie. You tell the same lie over and over and eventually it gains traction. And BTW, that little trick is a favorite of both Flasher and Norm on a regular basis.

[Moses]

Today, T3 has reached a new level. He is posting long posts defending the length of his posts.

Norm. Nobody wants to read his shit anymore. Be a hero and put a liplock on him.

I picture this feable old duffer sitting in a dimly lit room in front of his 17" monitor. He thinks he needs a new monitor because the screen keeps getting darker. Maybe he has a birthday coming or Christmas isn't too far away. Perhaps someone will get him a new monitor, or better yet, dust the old one.

[Moses]

Bisox. Your little mini editorials are just pitiful. You are screaming, "please will someone like me"?

If you spent half the time working on your game as you do jumping on and off bandwagons you might someday make it to newbie or ploppy level. Sadly, you are too busy extrapolating your nose from everyone's ass. How do you even breath?

[fat_bumblebee]

Hi T3,

I never could have imagined that you would ever feel hurt. My question to you is why you think your posting is so important. Counting is not rocket science because even you can do it. Sorry to burst your bubble. Your postings are a lot less important than you think. Just disappear for a month and see if anyone misses you!

I can condense your 10,000+ posts in a short sentence: "I use a super complex system but I don't know how much it is worth"

[Moses]

Hopefully, Uston Nutt can get beyond his man crush on T3. Of course, he could be T3 in disguise.

[Blitzkrieg]

Hopefully, Uston Nutt can get beyond his man crush on T3. Of course, he could be T3 in disguise.

Norman is going to let UstonZen do what he wants to do. I like the guy's attitude and that little hedgehog graphic. I seriously doubt it's T3 in disguise. I got some clues and ideas as to who it may be, but I'm not saying a word. Take it to'em UstonZen!

[Moses]

Norman is going to let UstonZen do what he wants to do. I like the guy's attitude and that little hedgehog graphic. I seriously doubt it's T3 in disguise. I got some clues and ideas as to who it may be, but I'm not saying a word. Take it to'em UstonZen!

I thought I knew who it was but I wouldn't lay odds.

[Blitzkrieg]

I thought I knew who it was but I wouldn't lay odds.

I would lay odds but then again I really don't care who Norm has on his website.

[Moses]

Newbie writes: Moses replies; Serious replies only please!

Now this guy writes what could have been a decent thread. What part of serious replies only do you knotheads not understand?
I will give credit where credit is due. T3 made two helpful posts with short, clear, concise advice. But the rest is utter nonsense.

I used to be a casino killer! Nobody was as ruthless as I was when it came to making a profit at the expense of a casino while playing BJ. That was about 5 years years ago, I have retired since then. Why did you retire if you were killing them? They didn't put you out to pasture?

Recently, I have come out of retirement and started playing again. I find that I do not have the edge (tenacity) that I had 5 years ago!

Not unusual. I don't have the same fire in my butt as I did 5 years ago. 25? Not even close.

I find myself giving back most of my profit to the casino for that day. This has happened quite a few times and I do not know how to stop it. In the past, I would always leave the casino when I was at my zenith or near it but now I leave with a small profit. I don't know or care what you were doing 5 years ago. YOU shouldn't either. Admit your game needs work. Then go to work on your game. Norm has the tools. IF you can't beat Verite on home? How do you expect to punish a live casino?

Stopping short of seeing a shrink or going to GA, has anyone ever experienced this? How do I combat it? How do I regain my EDGE? The problem is too many posters make this game sound easy. Of course, all are surfing the waves of volatility to obtain enormous profits by deck estimating and reducing the decision down to just 1 number. In a word BULLSHEEIIIITTT!

[Svengarlicky]

I think some of the responses were wholesale sarcasm. Happens often on that site.

[Moses]

A few regulars at that site are just overconfident self-centered jerks. As long as the biased king allows, they'll keep their BS going.

Two different perspectives.

First, the above quote where the writer thinks that banned members who return with different handles are unwanted pathetic intrusions whom apparently does not deserve a voice. Drunk, you are well entitled to express your opinions.

On the other hand, I have seen this board lack the value of open opinions and discussions especially by new players for fear of criticism by a few non-objective members who actually run the site. When I suddenly see posts by former banned members with new handles offering different opinions "not the same status quo" and perspectives to new members I look at it as a breath of fresh air. If helping out new players gain more insight had anything to do with former banned members returning, which I believe may be the case, I would not consider them pathetic or unwanted by any means.

Bosox writes ^:


Moses replies: Excellent post Bosox. But this isn't a middle of the road issue. Anytime you have two members that make up for over 20k posts and Norm claims he doesn't know them, never met them, and has no idea, there is definately something wrong with this picture. The over 20k doesn't include the hundreds of posts they've written under different handles.

Now Spiderman, the person who was probably railroaded and shouldn't have been banned in the first place is a story in itself. Why, after all the ranting, he would he consider coming back is beyond me. All in the spirit of helping newbie's? C'mon Brother B.

[Moses]

Seconded. That said, I support Norm in his active banning of toxic individuals who step over the line.

JamesDetroit writes ^:

Moses replies; Yes, if standing up to Flash, who proudly proclaims he is the ultimate asshole, and his numerous false handles is toxic, then I guess I'm toxic.

But I'm also the guy who waited rather than cross the street, when the light turned, while 3 punks were bullying a young girl and her little sister. I'm the guy who crossed the street when a young lady was laying on her back, clutching her purse screaming "please don't take my purse, it's all I've got." Others followed. He didn't take her purse. I could go on as it seems to be part of everyday life nowadays.

But standing up for what is good and right against what is evil and wrong is what made this country great. Think of those who fought and died for our rights and our freedom of speech. Yep, I'm the guy in line at the bank who is probably going to saying something when another cuts to the front because he's in a hurry and left his kids in the car. Morons!

So if Norm wants to ban people who do this, then maybe he is the one who is toxic?

[TopGunWon]

Today, T3 has reached a new level. He is posting long posts defending the length of his posts.

Norm. Nobody wants to read his shit anymore. Be a hero and put a liplock on him.

Three probably has hypergraphia, a condition that usually springs from depression or OCD. Maybe he can't help but to generate walls of text.