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Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« on: January 04, 2007, 12:15:40 PM »
Do you really believe Coleman is writing on internet boards?  I cannot see Coleman as a person that wants to air his voice over the internet, and I don't want to question his intelligence, I just don't believe Ronnie sees the need to battle with Internet trolls flamers and so forth.

I find it very interesting that most of the Pro's who make a very decent living and are generally in the Top 10 (with obvious exceptions) do not see the need to post on any board more than they need to.

Should Pro's see any need for themself to post on any board? I say absolutely NOT, have a look at BB.com the IFBB section, there were at times a lot of Pro's who had their own Sticky. Interestingly enough most of them don't seem to post there anymore.

My personal believe here is that anybody in the Top 10 don't have the time or don't want to "waste" their time posting on an internet board, especially if they can be certain to be flamed to pieces, and let's face it... how many times would you like to tell over and over again that you have never used Drugs that you have never used Synthol how you think people who train should eat and so forth.

There is only so much to this sport and I think Flex has covered and recovered every single bit of it... twice.
Somebody who is training as a Pro has to have other things on his mind....like make real money, meetings, photo shoots, and occasionally train eat and sleep ;)

Only the Bodybuilders who see the internet as a free base of publicity (the once who need the publicity and who's publicity is not covered via magazines) use the well know boards to communicate with their fanbase.
Look at Sergio for example (god bless him) he signed up on all boards just about the time when his new DVD is about being finished ;) do you think this is coincidence? Not at all and it OK ;)

Are the Pro's reading the boards and Threads? I say absolutly YES.

A lot of people heavily involved in bodybuilding became very aware of the power the Internet can have over bodybuilding right after the first Deadpool, I would not be surprised if Wayne's first thing is every morning to check getbig and other boards and pages to get himself on the newest rumours that float around.

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Most of them are like 40 anyways and havent had the chance to learn how to go online, those who know how to arent good enuf for anyone to care .. but mostly the fact that g4p and being on drugs day in and day out prevent the pros from ever taking thier heads out of thier asses and realize the buzz they can create by goin online. I think Kamali is more an online persona than a BB hahha
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Most of them are like 40 anyways and havent had the chance to learn how to go online, those who know how to arent good enuf for anyone to care .. but mostly the fact that g4p and being on drugs day in and day out prevent the pros from ever taking thier heads out of thier asses and realize the buzz they can create by goin online. I think Kamali is more an online persona than a BB hahha

But does it generate money for them?

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But does it generate money for them?
It can if they were like Milos and made some video to sell us. They can generate buzz about them to get higher placings, better turnout at guest appearances, land them sponsors.
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The internet is a medium in which pros and anyone else can use to talk to fans, keep people informed of what they want, as to what shows they are doing, what stuff is coming out - f an amatuer or pro is business savvy, they can use the boards and internet for the publicity they need and seek to get better contracts, more knowledge, etc.

But although people read, most do not like being attacked, and thus, prevents many people from posting.

But the boards are the fastest way to find out about the pulse on the industry, the pulse on who or what is going on, etc, even if it does mean going through a number of threads that are just entertaining and meaningless.

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The internet is a medium in which pros and anyone else can use to talk to fans, keep people informed of what they want, as to what shows they are doing, what stuff is coming out - f an amatuer or pro is business savvy, they can use the boards and internet for the publicity they need and seek to get better contracts, more knowledge, etc.

But although people read, most do not like being attacked, and thus, prevents many people from posting.

But the boards are the fastest way to find out about the pulse on the industry, the pulse on who or what is going on, etc, even if it does mean going through a number of threads that are just entertaining and meaningless.


Thanks Ron that's what I wanted to say :)

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2007, 12:44:24 PM »
MD contractually obligates their BB'ers to post on their site and to boot if they don't post fast enough they get called out by Dave Palumbo reminding them of their obligation.. Not much choice there.. is there?

What I find amusing is that Branch Warren had openly stated on Pro Bodybuilding weekly that the doesn't read the boards and was against posting on them.. Now, if you go to the MD board, he is probably their most prolific pro poster.. How times have changed eh?

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2007, 12:53:49 PM »
 Like Ron Himself said...

 If they are SMART and savvy they will know how to use "the boards" to generate good PR and gain more inside industry knowledge. Keep in mind that "the boards" means GETBIG.com...not Mayhem or ProBB.com...it means GETBIG.

 Savvy BB's can use GETBIG to land them contracts, deals etc...because smart and savvy BB's should know that the buck stops HERE and GETBIG is the gatekeeper to this entire industry. EVERYBODY reads THIS forum...they may post elswhere out of fear of being "attacked'' but don't think for a second that The King isn't reading this right now...

 Cara from MD told me recently that..."Getbig is the most in-depth and most comprehensive look at the audience this industry serves"

 Ron Himself created an ANIMAL that cannot be caged.

 Most pros seek refuge on Mayhem where they they can get their ego stroked and balls licked.

 There are very few IFBB pros who can post here with 100% immunity and protection from the roving pack of bloodthirsty hyenas...

 Phil Heath, Frank McGrath, Trop, Freeman to name a few...
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2007, 12:54:35 PM »
yall seriously think coleman knows how to use a computer?  :-\

i can imagine him trying to fat finger his way thru a post...lol..
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2007, 12:55:04 PM »
haha

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2007, 12:58:39 PM »
yall seriously think coleman knows how to use a computer?  :-\

i can imagine him trying to fat finger his way thru a post...lol..
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2007, 01:02:30 PM »
yall seriously think coleman knows how to use a computer?  :-\

i can imagine him trying to fat finger his way thru a post...lol..
Exactly.

 He'd have his giant entorage of his sisters or family memebrs do it for him.

 "Ronnie! Great to have you here...what made you decide to register and post with us? :) "

 A: "Thank you. It's good to be here. I usually find myself reading these boards just to keep up with my fans and to see what's going on. I find this place to be the most comprehensive source on knowing what's going on in the industry...it's great. Thanks for asking!  8) "

  Hahahahahahaha!

 The REAL answer would be if you asked him in person would be...

 "...uh...you know eh...basically eh...you know I just get up on the computer and eh..basically you know...just you know...basically eh...post"
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2007, 01:06:20 PM »
Ron asked Ronnie at last year's IRONMAN if he had been surfing the boards lately and he said: "All the Time".

Pretty funny.

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2007, 01:06:38 PM »
lmao...

of all the bbers..i do think dorian actually did write his column..or at least phone it in..



i cant believe coleman used to be a cop...kinda scary if ya think about it...
yanno he ws announced as natty as his first O apperance..  :-\
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2007, 01:08:50 PM »
Ron asked Ronnie at last year's IRONMAN if he had been surfing the boards lately and he said: "All the Time".

Pretty funny.




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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2007, 01:19:51 PM »
PR works: http://www.teammustafa.com - hottest pro site on the net! Thousands of hits/day.
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #17 on: January 04, 2007, 01:22:46 PM »
Like Ron Himself said...

 If they are SMART and savvy they will know how to use "the boards" to generate good PR and gain more inside industry knowledge. Keep in mind that "the boards" means GETBIG.com...not Mayhem or ProBB.com...it means GETBIG.

 Savvy BB's can use GETBIG to land them contracts, deals etc...because smart and savvy BB's should know that the buck stops HERE and GETBIG is the gatekeeper to this entire industry. EVERYBODY reads THIS forum...they may post elswhere out of fear of being "attacked'' but don't think for a second that The King isn't reading this right now...

 Cara from MD told me recently that..."Getbig is the most in-depth and most comprehensive look at the audience this industry serves"

 Ron Himself created an ANIMAL that cannot be caged.

 Most pros seek refuge on Mayhem where they they can get their ego stroked and balls licked.

 There are very few IFBB pros who can post here with 100% immunity and protection from the roving pack of bloodthirsty hyenas...

 Phil Heath, Frank McGrath, Trop, Freeman to name a few...

Troponin isn't a pro, yet!

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #18 on: January 04, 2007, 01:25:37 PM »
Like Ron Himself said...

 If they are SMART and savvy they will know how to use "the boards" to generate good PR and gain more inside industry knowledge. Keep in mind that "the boards" means GETBIG.com...not Mayhem or ProBB.com...it means GETBIG.

 Savvy BB's can use GETBIG to land them contracts, deals etc...because smart and savvy BB's should know that the buck stops HERE and GETBIG is the gatekeeper to this entire industry. EVERYBODY reads THIS forum...they may post elswhere out of fear of being "attacked'' but don't think for a second that The King isn't reading this right now...

 Cara from MD told me recently that..."Getbig is the most in-depth and most comprehensive look at the audience this industry serves"

 Ron Himself created an ANIMAL that cannot be caged.

 Most pros seek refuge on Mayhem where they they can get their ego stroked and balls licked.

 There are very few IFBB pros who can post here with 100% immunity and protection from the roving pack of bloodthirsty hyenas...

 Phil Heath, Frank McGrath, Trop, Freeman to name a few...

You got that right.

Smart pros post here and since it improves their visibility, judges know that placing them higher gives the sport higher visibility.  Period.

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #19 on: January 04, 2007, 01:46:08 PM »

 Yup!

 There's a Catch-22 for them that they face. It's their own personal crossroads.

 POST...on Getbig and generate some hype and get my name out there to show the 'powers thatbe' that I am out there in the trenches mixing it up serving this industry...or do NOT post because..."fawk that man...not with that squadfather guy or that Adonis guy calling me out...no way man..."

 Not everybody has the personality and ability to post here. Most BB's are so insecure and have such fragile egos they can't take it as we seen with The King.

 That's their loss though...they aren't "people persons".


 In the world of Getbig...Trop is a PRO. He's Squad Approved. Enough said.
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #20 on: January 04, 2007, 01:52:53 PM »
Smart pros will consult with board elders as to how to approach the board. Monster opportunities.  Also monster scars - KK and DH will be known as dbags for 5 years thanks to the antics.  Alternatively, Richard Jones has a ghetto pass forever for being a class act here.

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #21 on: January 04, 2007, 01:57:32 PM »
the question is how influential is getbig among bb forums outthere. to say that these top Bodybuilders are not aware of getbig is like telling me Ronnie Coleman doesn't know what a seringue is
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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #22 on: January 04, 2007, 01:59:23 PM »
heh, you think I lie about the #hits/day?

funny...
No one cares about # of hits a day, one VISITOR can rack up thousands of hits.

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The overwhelming majority of pros read the boards, but don't post. My favorite line that people tell Ron and I at shows is: "Oh I had someone call and tell me this was on there" or "A friend emailed me and told me what was on there but I don't go on there"

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #23 on: January 04, 2007, 02:00:34 PM »
if a pro goes out maybe one guy will recognise him but online they are gods... well maybe not here

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Re: Why do you think Pro's use boards to talk to their fanbase?
« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2007, 02:35:21 PM »
some of these Pros are full of protein shit. they lie like a mothafcuker. they just won't admit login to getbig. hahaha
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