I think it has gotten a little better, but most new posters are not given the benefit of doubt. They are assumed to be shills or whatever if they mention a casino or sportsbook not in the top tier. I am on the site everyday, but don't post much. I find you learn just as much without the hassle of direct attacks.
A question like "What is a ten cent line?" is not THAT stupid since it is not obvious how to find the answer.
However I never stop to wonder why there are so many questions like "What do you think about Pinnacle - is that a good book? Is my money safe there?" since a search will give hundreds of good answers.
However I never stop to wonder why there are so many questions like "What do you think about Pinnacle - is that a good book? Is my money safe there?" since a search will give hundreds of good answers.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GAMEFACE:
Landers very rude to new and veteran posters, the guys a complete asshole. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hey Hooked on e-Bonics
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Although my skills are vastly superior to your own meager set, that does not make me plural.
Landers very rude to new and veteran posters, the guys a complete asshole. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hey Hooked on e-Bonics
Although my skills are vastly superior to your own meager set, that does not make me plural.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by casinghand:
Mr. Shrink,
I am a new poster and have a question. I hope you don't think it is stupid.
How can new sportsbooks open and be highly supported by the premier watchdog site and then close thereafter taking all of the bettor's money? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Most sports books don't start out with the intention of stealing from the players...
Unfortunately, lack of capitalization, poor management and greed are usually the factors contributing to a sports books demise...
Although we visit with the vast majority of them, there is no way of predicting with 100% certainty that a sports book will fail...
In the case of Pan Am, which I believe you may be referring to, I knew several of the main guys behind this place, and they had done a good job while woking elsewhere.
Since there is no real regulation in this industry, I suspect it can and will happen again...
The best way for gamblers to avoid becoming a victim is to read these forums carefully and hear what others are saying...
Although far from perfect, it's the best we have to offer...
Lastly, as a rule, one should always start out SLOW and tread very carefully with a new sports book...
I was very impressed with Pan Am, very enthused, and unfortunately, I was misled by them...
For that, I am sorry...
THE SHRINK
Mr. Shrink,
I am a new poster and have a question. I hope you don't think it is stupid.
How can new sportsbooks open and be highly supported by the premier watchdog site and then close thereafter taking all of the bettor's money? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Most sports books don't start out with the intention of stealing from the players...
Unfortunately, lack of capitalization, poor management and greed are usually the factors contributing to a sports books demise...
Although we visit with the vast majority of them, there is no way of predicting with 100% certainty that a sports book will fail...
In the case of Pan Am, which I believe you may be referring to, I knew several of the main guys behind this place, and they had done a good job while woking elsewhere.
Since there is no real regulation in this industry, I suspect it can and will happen again...
The best way for gamblers to avoid becoming a victim is to read these forums carefully and hear what others are saying...
Although far from perfect, it's the best we have to offer...
Lastly, as a rule, one should always start out SLOW and tread very carefully with a new sports book...
I was very impressed with Pan Am, very enthused, and unfortunately, I was misled by them...
For that, I am sorry...
THE SHRINK
The people here are doing an excellent job keeping the flaming and nonsense to a minimum. It just proves, that when you enforce a clean and happy environment then the posters will pick up on that and put the extra effort into making the community a place where everyone wants to be and to keep the positive vibes flowing.
And conversely, no one cares if you piss in the pool, if you're swimming in a sewer.
And conversely, no one cares if you piss in the pool, if you're swimming in a sewer.
